Author: Roy Balgobin
Christmas Refuse Collections
Collection due on Tuesday 25th December 2018 WILL BE COLLECTED a day early on Monday 24th December.
Collection due on Tuesday 1st January 2019 WILL BE COLLECTED on Saturday 5th January 2019.
"Try to minimise the waste created and and recycle as much as you can, perhaps even give some presents that can be reused."
Glass, cans, plastic bottles and plastic containers can go in recycling wheelie bins or bags... Read More »
Posted: Wed, 12 Dec 2018 10:54 by Roy Balgobin
The Door - The Christmas Challenge
Becca's Story
The Christmas Challenge means your donation to The Door this Christmas will be matched - doubling the impact for young people like Becca.
"Hi, I'm Becca and I'm 16. About a year ago I was finding life really hard. It felt like there was nowhere safe for me. At one point I thought it would probably just be easier if I wasn't around anymore, I even got to the point of trying to take load... Read More »
Posted: Mon, 03 Dec 2018 12:05 by Roy Balgobin
Recycle your Christmas Tree
Recycle your Christmas Tree Longfield is again organizing a Christmas Tree Recycling Campaign. Longfield will collect real Christmas Trees from your house for a donation to our local hospice between January 10th and 13th. All you need to do is to register before 6pm on Sunday January 6th and make your donation on line or by phone. The money raised will help to pay for Longfield's Hospice at Home nurses.... Read More »
Posted: Mon, 03 Dec 2018 11:38 by Roy Balgobin
Painswick Christmas Goodwill Evening
30th November 2018 5pm - 8pm.
Posted: Mon, 19 Nov 2018 11:09 by Roy Balgobin
Stroud District Council Local Plan Review
Exhibition in Painswick Town Hall on Wednesday 28th November 2.30pm - 6.30pm.
Stroud District Local Plan Review - emerging strategy consultation 16th November 2018 - 18th January 2019.
What does you neighbourhood need?
What do you value about your area? What needs protecting? what needs investment, growth or change?
Stroud District Council is consulting on an emerging strategy and possible sites to meet... Read More »
Posted: Mon, 19 Nov 2018 11:07 by Roy Balgobin
Remembrance Sunday
There will be a service of remembrance at the War Memorial on Sunday 11th November 2018 - at 10.50 am.
Posted: Mon, 05 Nov 2018 09:51 by Roy Balgobin
Small Business and Trades
Are you a tradesperson or small business looking for work in your area?
Gloucestershire County Council is looking for professionals from all trades to join their approved list of suppliers/contractors.
Gloucestershire County Council will be going out to tender in November for its 'Minor Works Framework'. This is an approved list of suppliers/contractors which the council use for works up to the value... Read More »
Posted: Mon, 22 Oct 2018 11:36 by Roy Balgobin
Poppy Appeal
Royal British Legion - Poppy Appeal.
Unfortunately, nobody came forward to assist with the co-ordination this year. The Parish Council has therefore agreed to assist where possible but it does mean there will be very little door to door sales. Please support the Poppy Appeal by purchasing your Poppy from one of the many businesses or organisation in Painswick which will have them available, including... Read More »
Posted: Wed, 03 Oct 2018 10:09 by Roy Balgobin
Community Governance Review
Community Governance Review of parish and town councils to make sure that, at parish level, governance arrangements are working effectively and efficiently as they should be for the public.
For more information - www.stroud.gov.uk/GCR or email communitygovernancereview@stroud.go.uk or call 010453 754886
Posted: Tue, 04 Sep 2018 11:41 by Roy Balgobin
A46 Road Closure
The A46 will be closed for resurfacing from 1900 hrs - 0700 hours; between the 6th and 22nd August 2018.
To minimise disruption to residents living in close proximity to the road - highways aim to complete the works in Painswick Village by midnight each evening.
Posted: Mon, 23 Jul 2018 12:02 by Roy Balgobin
