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

IT Equipment needed

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

Tags: People

Volunteers Needed

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

Tags: People, Recreation Ground

A46 to be closed - 4th January - 31st March 2021

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

Tags: Transport

Stroud is open for business

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

Tags: Events, People, Tourist Information Centre, Transport, properties

Ash Tree Die Back - Information

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

Tags: Land & Property

Gloucestershire County Council Covid 6 point plan

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

Tags: People, consultation

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

Tags: Councillors, Newsletters, properties

Victorian Lamp Restored

Victorian Lamp Restored

Our sincere thanks to Gloucestershire County Council for doing a wonderful job of restoring the Victorian Lamp.

Posted: Mon, 07 Sep 2020 09:43 by Roy Balgobin

Tags: People, properties

Town Hall and Painswick Youth and Community Pavilion

Town Hall and Painswick Youth and Community Pavilion - are now open again. Users MUST follow all government advice and comply with the rules set out in the Risk Assessment.

Please do not enter the buildings if you have any symptoms, a high temperature or have been advised to self-isolate.

Please ensure that you wash your hands regularly (including before and after entering the buildings).

Posted: Thu, 03 Sep 2020 10:01 by Roy Balgobin

Tags: Events, People, properties

Community Post Office

Community Post Office

The Community Post Office will be available on Wednesday and Friday mornings in the Town Hall, between 9.30am - 11.30am.

Please respect social distancing and use hand sanitiser.

Posted: Wed, 26 Aug 2020 10:33 by Roy Balgobin

Tags: People