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Interested in becoming a Parish Councillor?
Interested in becoming a Parish Councillor?
It is election year for Painswick Parish Council with elections scheduled for Thursday 6th May 2021
Painswick Parish Council is a Warded Council with 7 Councillors from the Painswick Ward 1 from the Edge Ward and two each from the Sheepscombe and Slad Ward
To become a Parish Councillor you must meet the following criteria:
To stand for election on a parish council,... Read More »
Posted: Thu, 25 Feb 2021 14:23 by Roy Balgobin
Elections Job Opportunities
Elections Job Opportunities
Have you ever considered working at one of our Polling Stations?
We are looking to recruit motivated staff to fill a number of important paid role on election day.
On Thursday May 6th 2021 the Police and Crime Commissioner for Gloucestershire, County, District and Parish Council elections will be taking place.
Planning is already underway and we would like to reassure you that... Read More »
Posted: Thu, 18 Feb 2021 10:32 by Roy Balgobin
Temp Road Closure - Golf Course Road 9th Feb
Gloucestershire County Council has made an order under the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 (as amended) to temporarily close part of the 41128 Golf Course Road from its junction with the B4073 heading in a North Easterly direction for a distance of approximately 230 metres The reason for the closure is to install a new BT telegraph pole. The road is expected to be closed on 9 th February 2021 only... Read More »
Posted: Fri, 29 Jan 2021 11:07 by Roy Balgobin
IT Equipment needed
With the latest lockdown, there are lots of children who are struggling to take part in home schooling as they just don't have access to the necessary IT equipment - if you have a laptop or tablet gathering dust - we can give it a new lease of life and make a difference. Please email clerk@painswick-pc.gov.uk
Posted: Wed, 06 Jan 2021 12:28 by Roy Balgobin
Volunteers Needed
We are looking for some extra help cleaning the Rec Equipment to bolster our existing volunteer network. All the materials and training are provided; it takes around half an hour to complete and can be undertaken at any time during the day.
If you are able to help, please get in touch with Roy Balgobin (Parish Council Clerk) on: 01452 812722
Posted: Mon, 14 Dec 2020 17:19 by Roy Balgobin
A46 to be closed - 4th January - 31st March 2021
Coopers Hill A46 to be closed from 4th Jan - 31st March.
The A46 connects Stroud to Gloucester and the Brockworth Bypass. Approximately 1km south of Brockworth a small section of the A46 on Coopers Hill, known as the 'southern corner', is suffering from subsidence caused by landslips.
Highways engineers need to fix the landslip to prevent the road from becoming dangerous. The A46 will need to close so... Read More »
Posted: Tue, 08 Dec 2020 09:14 by Roy Balgobin
Stroud is open for business
We have some news! The "Stroud Is Open" Directory is now getting bigger, better and expanding beyond Stroud town!
https://www.visitstroud.uk/?fbclid=IwAR1Nsq56VOJngBbpzhVs29nBDVEFj3tDacYwmO-oIHGL9vLabLda1iiPYdk
Posted: Fri, 20 Nov 2020 09:38 by Roy Balgobin
Ash Tree Die Back - Information
Please note that the Parish Council will be felling Ash Trees at the bottom of the Recreation Ground (early 2021) and also in the Plantation - H&S measures will be in place and every effort will be taken to minimise any inconvenience.
See below for useful information on Ash Tree Die Back.
Posted: Fri, 13 Nov 2020 13:43 by Roy Balgobin
Gloucestershire County Council Covid 6 point plan
Gloucestershire: Covid-19 prevention action Let's do it for each other - let's slow the spread of covid.
Please click on attached document for the 6 point plan.
Posted: Wed, 21 Oct 2020 15:58 by Roy Balgobin
September Beacon
Painswick Parish Council is disappointed with the negative comments made on the front page of the September edition of The Beacon. Most reasonable people have been very understanding of the restrictions required whilst we deal with the Covid 19 pandemic. The Editor had been fully briefed by the Council that we were carrying out a detailed Risk Assessment for the re-opening of the Town Hall and Painswick... Read More »
Posted: Mon, 07 Sep 2020 09:45 by Roy Balgobin
