Could You Be Our Next Town Councillor?

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There is currently one vacancy for a Town Councillor on Northleach with Eastington Town Council.

No election has been called to fill this vacancy, and the Town Council will therefore fill the vacancy by co-option.

If you are interested in serving as a Town Councillor, please complete an application and return it by Sunday 11 October 2026. You are also welcome to include a short supporting statement detailing why you would be interested in becoming a Town Councillor.

An application form is available from the Town Clerk. Completed forms should be submitted by email to clerk@northleach.gov.uk or delivered by hand to The Westwoods Centre, Bassett Road, Northleach GL54 3QJ.

Candidates must satisfy the standard election qualification criteria. If you are unsure if you qualify, please contact Cotswold District Council’s Elections Team on 01285 623000 or elections@cotswold.gov.uk.

Co-option is expected to take place at the Town Council’s next meeting, on Weds 14 October 2026, 7pm at The Westwoods Centre.

Dated 22 September 2026
Pauline Rigby
Town Clerk
Northleach with Eastington Town Council

Road Closure of Fortey Road, Northleach, From 30 Nov To 24 Dec 2026

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Notice from Gloucestershire Highways:

Please be advised of the following closure:

  • Fortey Road, Northleach

This road will be closed (as per the attached plan) on 30/11/2026 to 24/12/2026 to allow for footpath resurfacing work by Gloucestershire Highways.

Emergency and pedestrian access will be maintained.

If you should require further information please email streetworks@gloucestershire.gov.uk.

Fortey Road, Northleach Map CO1422

A417 Missing Link Reaches Major Milestone

Posted on By Town Clerk

Information from National Highways South West:

https://nationalhighways.co.uk/roads-and-travel/road-projects/south-west/a417-missing-link/

New, permanent road layout opening on 18 September

Drivers will begin using a new section of the A417 Missing Link scheme from 6am on Friday 18 September 2026, marking a significant milestone in the delivery of the upgrade between Gloucester and Cirencester.

Drivers will start using the new permanent route for north and southbound journeys between Gloucester, Cirencester, Cheltenham and Oxford.

Please note that the traffic switch date may change due to weather conditions or unforeseen circumstances.

Any updates will be published on this webpage and shared through our email distribution list.

Weekend and overnight road closures

To safely complete the switch, the A417 will be closed in both directions between the A46 Brockworth Junction and the Air Balloon roundabout during the following periods:

  • 11pm Friday 11 to 6am Monday 14 September (24/7 weekend closure)
  • Monday 14 to Wednesday 16 September overnight (9pm-6am)
  • Thursday 17 September overnight (9pm – 6am)

The new A436 and A417 will also be closed in both directions between the Air Balloon and Ullenwood roundabout and A429 Burford Road overnight:

  • Wednesday 16 September (9pm – 6am)

These activities may generate some noise while we’re working.

We’ll maintain access for emergency services throughout.

Fully signed diversion routes will be in place during all closures.

Please follow the official diversion routes rather than sat-navs.

What to expect

Following the traffic switch, drivers travelling northbound from Cirencester towards Gloucester will continue directly along the new A417 without leaving the route at Shab Hill junction.

Southbound traffic travelling from Gloucester will continue straight ahead towards Cowley junction and Cirencester on the new A417, following the removal of the Air Balloon roundabout.

The new B4070 leading to Birdlip and the northbound slip road at Cowley junction will open later this year. Access to Birdlip will remain via the existing route through Cowley junction.

Traffic changes for journeys from Cheltenham and Oxford

The new road layout will bring significant changes for motorists travelling to Gloucester from Cheltenham via Leckhampton Hill and from Oxford via Seven Springs and the A436.

There will no longer be a direct route from Cheltenham and Oxford to Gloucester. Instead, traffic will use the new A436 to reach Shab Hill junction, where drivers can either:

  • continue towards Cirencester, or
  • use the underpass to access the northbound slip road towards Gloucester

To help road users understand the changes, diagrams and information about the new layout are available below.

Ash Die Back Works on A429 Fosseway, 14-18 Sept 2026

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Information from Gloucestershire County Council:

Ref: 43116096

Thursday, August 27, 2026

Ash Dieback

Dear Sir/Madam

  • What: Temporary Traffic Order to close the road for essential Ash Dieback tree work.
  • Where: A429 Fosseway – from A436 Old Gloucester Road Jct to A40 Jct near Northleach (see the attached for details of the exact location)
  • When: 14–18th September 2026 inclusive – from 09.30 to 15.30 daily

On behalf of Gloucestershire County Council, we advise you that we are due to be conducting essential work at the above location to remove unsafe trees infected with Ash Dieback.

Ash Dieback disease causes Ash trees to become unsafe; trees could shed limbs or collapse on to the road causing harm and injury. This work must take place for health and safety reasons, to protect road users and pedestrians, and make sure the carriageway remains clear of debris.

If you have any queries, please refer to the letter attached to this email, the Frequently Asked Questions on our website, Ash Dieback Road Closure FAQ/Highways, contact us on 08000 514514 or email AshDieback@gloucestershire.gov.uk.

Thank you in advance for your patience and co-operation.

Ash Dieback Officer
Gloucestershire County Council

Letter (B) – A429 from A436 Jct to A40 Jct

Northleach Photographic Group Summer Exhibition

Posted on By Town Clerk

Northleach Photographic Group (NPG) is delighted to announce their first public photographic exhibition this summer.

39 images taken by group members are currently displayed in the shops, pubs, wine bar and some local windows on the High Street and Market Place in Northleach.

Don’t miss a chance to see it! The exhibition is expected to run until the end of the first week in September.

For those who would like to see the exhibition in situ, you can do so at the following venues in Northleach marked on the map below.

Map of photography exhibition trail in Northleach

You can also visit the NPG Summer Exhibition on the group’s Facebook page, where you can vote for your favourite photos.

Road Closure, Tannery Lane, Northleach on 16-18 Nov 2026

Posted on By Town Clerk

Please be advised of the following closure:

  • Tannery Lane, Northleach

This road will be closed (as per the attached plan) on 16/11/2026 to 18/11/2026 to allow for water service repair work by Thames Water.

Tannery Lane, Northleach Map CO1421

Emergency and pedestrian access will be maintained.

If you should require further information please email streetworks@gloucestershire.gov.uk.