Assistant Clerk Job Vacancy

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Northleach with Eastington Town Council is looking for an Assistant Clerk to join our team.

Hours: 15 or 16 per week

Starting salary: SCP 13-14 £12.97 to £13.21 per hour (pay award pending)

This is a part-time, permanent position, reporting to the Town Clerk. Responsibilities include managing allotment tenancies, bookings for council buildings, the cemetery, and burials. This job is varied and hands-on, requiring travel around the parish to inspect property, meet contractors, or attend council or committee meetings, which will involve some evening work.

The ideal candidate is well organised with good attention to detail, competent with IT inc. Word and Excel, and an excellent communicator with experience in a customer-facing role. Experience as a parish clerk or a working knowledge of council procedures is desirable but not essential as training will be given.

To apply, complete and return an application form from:
www.northleach.gov.uk/workforus

Any questions, contact clerk@northleach.gov.uk or 01451 885349

Closing date for applications: Friday 6 October 2023

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

Westwoods Caretaker Job Vacancy

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Northleach with Eastington Town Council has an opportunity for a community-focused individual to join our team as the Westwoods Caretaker.

Hours: 16 per week

Starting salary: SCP 5-6 £11.21 – £11.42 per hour (pay award pending)

This is a part-time, permanent position, reporting to the Town Clerk. Responsibilities include opening and closing the building, making sure heating, lighting and alarm systems are working properly, setting up equipment for hirers, and general maintenance inside and outside the building.

The ideal candidate can work independently, is physically fit for moving furniture, has general building maintenance skills, and a desire to help people.

To apply, download and complete an application form from: www.northleach.gov.uk/workforus

Any questions, contact clerk@northleach.gov.uk or 01451 885349.

Closing date for applications: Thursday 28 September 2023

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

New Temporary Bus Stop Outside Walton House Court

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Gloucestershire County Council has implemented new bus stop arrangements from Monday 14 August 2023.

The bus stop at Doctors Lane will be discontinued and replaced by a new temporary bus stop outside Walton House Court, some 50m along the road. All bus services have been asked to use this stop.

The aim is to return services to the Market Place once access problems have been addressed.

We will pass on more information when we have it.

Police Appeal For Witnesses to Cotswold Stores Break-in

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Press release issued by Gloucestershire Constabulary

Break in at store in Northleach, Cotswolds

Officers are appealing for information after a group of men forced entry to a shop in Northleach, Cotswolds in the early hours of this morning, Monday 14 August. 

Police were called at around 1am to Market Place with a report four men were seen breaking into a shop.

It is believed that they travelled to and from the scene in a dark-coloured Audi and investigating officers are keen to hear from anyone who has dashcam footage of the vehicle involved.

After entry was gained to the premises an unsuccessful attempt was made to access the ATM. Tobacco was stolen before the group then fled a few minutes later in the Audi at speed in the direction of West End.

Police attended however the suspects were not located and no arrests have been made at this stage.

Officers are keen to hear from anyone who saw what took place, the vehicle involved, or who has any other information which could assist the ongoing investigation.

You can provide information to police online by completing the following form and quoting incident 13 of 14 August: https://www.gloucestershire.police.uk/tua/tell-us-about/cor/tell-us-about-existing-case-report/

Did you know you can report information anonymously through the independent crime-fighting charity Crimestoppers? Reporting is completely anonymous and you may be eligible for a reward of up to £1000. You can call 0800 555 111 or report information online. More information can be found here: https://crimestoppers-uk.org/give-information/forms/give-information-anonymously

Roadworks Notification: A429 Resurfacing Summer 2023

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Update 08/08/2023: Work has been postponed until 21 August.

What: Temporary Traffic Order to close the road for carriageway resurfacing

Where: A429 Northleach (Fosseway Hampnett). See below for details of the road closure area.

When: For approximately 7 Nights (excl. weekends) between the hours of 19:00 to 07:00

The PLANNED start and end dates are currently 17th August 2023 until 25th August 2023; however, keep an eye on the web page detailed below or the signs on site for any short notice changes.

For further information, please contact Gloucestershire Highways on 08000 514 514 or visit www.gloucestershire.gov.uk/roadworks.