Painswick Parish Council

Serving the people of Painswick, Edge, Sheepscombe and Slad.

Town Hall

Clerk: Mr Roy Balgobin
The Town Hall, Victoria
Square, Painswick, Stroud
Gloucestershire GL6 6QA

Tel: 01452 812722

Author: Roy Balgobin

A46 critical road closure - Friday 29th September 2023

Critical Road Closure – Friday 29th September 2023 – 9:30PM to 5:30am

This Friday Evening

  1. Weather Update: We have received an update on the advance weather forecast that will enable us to install the anti-skid material, lining and refurbishment of the cats' eyes etc.
  1. Anti-Skid Material:- the application of the anti- skid, special surface treatment needs to be done before the onset of the Autumn/Winter... Read More »

Posted: Fri, 29 Sep 2023 09:22 by Roy Balgobin

Tags: Transport

Guided walks with Cotswold Wardens near Stroud, Tetbury, & Malmsesbury in August & September, 2023

Guided walks with Cotswold Wardens near Stroud, Tetbury, & Malmsesbury in August & September, 2023

Guided walks with Cotswold Wardens near Stroud, Tetbury, & Malmsesbury in August & September, 2023

There are a number of warden-led walks coming up within easy reach of these towns. There is no need to book and there is no charge for joining the walks, 'though there is a box for a voluntary contribution towards materials for our work on footpath maintenance. Walks start usually at 10.00 am.... Read More »

Posted: Mon, 21 Aug 2023 10:08 by Roy Balgobin

Tags: Events, People, Tourist Information Centre

Guided Walks near Stroud July and August 2023

Guided walks with Cotswold Wardens near Stroud in July & August, 2023

There are a number of warden-led walks coming up within easy reach of Stroud. There is no need to book and there is no charge for joining the walks, 'though there is a box for a voluntary contribution towards materials for our work on footpath maintenance. Walks start usually at 10.00 am. & will return to the starting point.... Read More »

Posted: Tue, 04 Jul 2023 14:28 by Roy Balgobin

Tags: Events, People

New Street - Footway Reconstruction & Resurfacing Work

Please note that sections of New Street footway will be closed between the 21st and 23rd June (9.30am-3.30pm)

Posted: Wed, 07 Jun 2023 12:35 by Roy Balgobin

Tags: People, Transport

Painswick Centre Public Meeting

Painswick Centre Public Meeting

UPDATE - NEW TRUSTEES - NO LONGER CLOSING!

A further update from the trustees on the future of The Painswick Centre:A public meeting will take place on Wednesday 14th June at 7.30pm in the Beacon Hall, to discuss the future of the Centre. All are welcome.The survey so far shows overwhelming support for saving the Centre. New skills & energy will be needed to make this happen: first and foremost... Read More »

Posted: Mon, 15 May 2023 09:01 by Roy Balgobin

Tags: Events, People, consultation

District Council By-Election for One Vacancy -17th May 2023

District Council By-Election for One Vacancy -17th May 2023

District Council By-Election for One Vacancy - to take place Wednesday 17th May 2023.

Remember voter photo ID will be required.

Posted: Tue, 11 Apr 2023 15:56 by Roy Balgobin

Tags: Elections

Casual Vacancy - Slad Ward - co-option

The Electoral Services Department at Stroud District Council has confirmed that the regulation 10 requests from electors have not been fulfilled and the Parish Council can now fill the casual vacancy by co-option.

If you are interested in serving as a Parish Councillor (Slad Ward), please write / email the Parish Clerk (Roy Balgobin) confirming that you are qualified to be a Councillor and include a... Read More »

Posted: Mon, 20 Mar 2023 09:46 by Roy Balgobin

Tags: Councillors, Elections

1st Anniversary of the invasion of Ukraine

1st Anniversary of the invasion of Ukraine

The Ukraine flag was raised on St Mary's church on the first anniversary of the invasion of Ukraine by the Russian Federation. The raising of the flag delivered a strong message of support to the people of Slavutych, Ukraine from the people of Painswick.

Posted: Wed, 01 Mar 2023 09:29 by Roy Balgobin

Tags: Events, People

Letter from a friend in Slavutych (unedited)

Letter from a friend in Slavutych (unedited)

The town of bold hopes: how Slavutych lives during the war.

The war certainly changed the lifestyle of Slavutych residents, but the town continued to live. And every day residents thank the Armed Forces of Ukraine for the bold hope for the early Victory of Ukraine.

For the Christmas holidays, a photo zone was opened on the Central Square next to the Christmas tree. The town municipal services remove... Read More »

Posted: Wed, 04 Jan 2023 12:08 by Roy Balgobin

Tags: People

Community Lunches - supporting Ukraine

Community Lunches - supporting Ukraine

Painswick Parish Council were delighted to host the Community Lunches on Monday 28th November 2022.

The Ukrainian Flag took pride of place, to celebrate our friendship with the Town of Slavutych along with pin badges for the guests.

A fantastic £89 was raised.

Posted: Wed, 30 Nov 2022 08:41 by Roy Balgobin

Tags: Events, People