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Stroud District Council Local Plan Review - Consultation
Local Plan Review - Examination Pause Technical Evidence Consultation 2024
Background
In October 2021 Stroud District Council submitted the draft Local Plan to the Planning Inspectorate for Examination. Hearing sessions commenced in March 2023 and were paused in June 2023 to allow a summer break. The majority of the hearing sessions have already been held and have covered all strategic and local site... Read More »
Posted: Wed, 11 Sep 2024 09:42 by Roy Balgobin
TRO A46 Painswick to Pitchcombe
Proposal This is an amended proposal to: (i) revoke the existing 50mph speed limit on the A46 between Painswick and Stroud and replace with a 40mph speed limit; and (ii) reduce the existing 50mph speed limit on the A4173 from the Pitchcombe junction to a 40mph speed limit and remake a shorter extent of the 50mph speed limit.
A new formal public consultation for this new TO proposal is taking place between... Read More »
Posted: Mon, 9 Sep 2024 11:35 by Roy Balgobin
Stroud District Council - Crowdfunding and events
Join Stroud District Council & Spacehive at the launch of Stroud Funding: Crowdfunding for the District Council.
Events: Dursley Tabernacle Wednesday 11th September - 11am - 1pm
Stroud Brewery Thursday 12th September - 11am - 1pm
Posted: Mon, 2 Sep 2024 10:33 by Roy Balgobin
A46 - update September 2024 - NOW REOPENED (traffic lights in place)
UPDATE: September 2024
The A46 is now re-opened and the busses are running a normal timetable.
Traffic Lights are in place to allow Gloucestershire Highways to monitor the road.
UPDATE: August 2024
As per our previous communications this planned closure was to undertake investigation of the culvert with the hope that any repairs could also be undertaken during this period. Given the silt build up in the... Read More »
Posted: Mon, 19 Aug 2024 10:16 by Roy Balgobin
Vicarage Street Residents - Help Needed
Replacing telegraph poles on Vicarage Street, Painswick.
BT Openreach have removed and replaced a telegraph pole in Vicarage Street, outside of Yew Tree House. They are also due to replace the pole at Tabitha's, although it is hoped that advance notice can be provided this time.
Telegraph poles used to be able to be fitted with street lights if, it was deemed that no suitable place could be found for... Read More »
Posted: Mon, 19 Aug 2024 09:12 by Roy Balgobin
Celebrating 25 years of service to Painswick Parish Council
Martin Slinger stepped down as a Councillor and Chairman of Painswick Parish Council after devoting a cool 25 years of service to the Parish. In recognition and celebration the Council granted Martin their highest honour by awarding him Honorary Freedom of the Parish. Martin joked that he would need to find some sheep ...
From everyone at the Council, a huge thank you Martin, we have enjoyed working... Read More »
Posted: Thu, 18 Jul 2024 07:14 by Roy Balgobin
Presentation to Mrs Sheila Hodder
On the 5th June 2024, the Council unanimously agreed to posthumous grant Mr George Hodder the Honorary Freedom of the Parish.
The roll of honour was presented to Mrs Sheila Hodder by the Chairman, Mr Adrian Gyde and Clerk Roy Balgobin.
The Council will be forever grateful for the many years of loyal service that George gave to the Community.
Posted: Mon, 8 Jul 2024 09:09 by Roy Balgobin
Mr George Hodder - RIP
Update: - The funeral is being held at St Marys Church, at noon on the Tuesday 25th June, followed by the Wake in the Town Hall.
The Council are heartbroken to announce that our beloved George Hodder, sadly passed away on Tuesday 4th June 2024.
We were all so lucky to have had George, who loyally served the Council and the Community for over 37 years as well as being a Retained Fireman at the Painswick... Read More »
Posted: Mon, 10 Jun 2024 10:42 by Roy Balgobin
DEFIBRILLATOR TRAINING
DEFIBRILLATOR TRAININGWe all hope it will never happen but would you know what to do if a defibrillator is needed? On 14th May 2024 at 7pm, supported by the Parish Council we are running a training course in how to use a defibrillator effectively. The course will be taking place in the Cotswold Room of The Painswick Centre, will last around 90 minutes and is completely free of charge!Pre booking required.... Read More »
Posted: Wed, 8 May 2024 09:15 by Roy Balgobin
a46 UPDATE (re-opening 18th April 2024)
Please be advised that the A46 South of Painswick is scheduled to be reopened upon completion of overnight works at approximately 04:00am Thursday 18th April.
Two-way Traffic management will be in place upon opening.
Note buses are running to the normal timetable.
Posted: Wed, 17 Apr 2024 13:18 by Roy Balgobin
