Unfortunately, the zip wire is out of action due to crack in the top bar. For safety reasons, it cannot be used until repairs are carried out.
We’re working on getting it fixed as soon as possible and will update you when it’s back in action. Thanks for your patience!
Please spread the word to help keep everyone safe.
🚑 Interested in becoming a Community First Responder?
A Community First Responder is a volunteer a volunteer trained to attend 999 medical emergencies in their local community, providing initial life-saving care until an ambulance arrives.
SW Ambulance Service has launched a recruitment drive in the North Cotswolds. They welcome applicants from throughout Gloucestershire; however, they are particularly interested in recruiting people from larger settlements including Northleach.
If you or anyone you know is interested in making a difference and supporting our local emergency services, please consider joining this vital program. Your involvement could save lives.
Full details of the position here: https://www.jobs.nhs.uk/candidate/jobadvert/C9202-25-0045
Closing date: 30th March 2025
Message from the National Trust about the volunteer open afternoon:
As a rural location, the Cotswold Countryside Portfolio rely on a large number of skilled volunteers to make our places safe and accessible for all. We have a brilliant team of volunteers and we’re always keen to hear from more people who want to get involved.
If you’d like to help look after nature, for everyone, forever, and inspire millions more people to take action on climate issues, why not start in 2025?
We have an opportunity for budding volunteers to join us at a volunteer drop-in session on:
Sunday 9th March, 1pm – 3pm: Lodge Park, Sherborne Estate, GL54 3PP
We are recruiting indoor and outdoor guides, events volunteers, and marketing and communications volunteers – we’re also keen to hear from you if you would like to get involved in our work in any other way.
Find out more about volunteering and how to join our team at Lodge Park. You will have the opportunity to speak to our volunteers and members of staff to find out about the wide and varied range of roles you can volunteer for in the Cotswolds.
Come along and speak to us! We are actively looking for volunteers for this season at Lodge Park and we look forward to welcoming you there on 9th March.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that there is currently one vacancy in the Office of Councillor for Northleach with Eastington Town Council.
The Town Council is able to fill the vacancy by co-option, rather than a formal election process.
If you are interested in serving as a Town Councillor, you will need to complete and submit an application by 5pm on Monday 10 March 2025. Supporting statements are encouraged, on no more than one side of A4, 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 are reminded that, to be eligible for co-option on to the Town Council, they must satisfy the standard election qualification criteria. Please contact Cotswold District Council’s Elections Team if you need any guidance on this aspect (phone 01285 623000 or e-mail elections@cotswold.gov.uk).
It is hoped that the co-option will be dealt with at the Town Council’s next meeting, on Wednesday 19 March 2025, 7pm at The Westwoods Centre.
Northleach Casual Vacancy Application
The Town Council is the level of local government closest to the community. As a statutory body, it exists to represent and support the local area. Our councillors are elected representatives who dedicate their time to addressing the issues that matter most to residents.
Northleach with Eastington Town Council has responsibility for many of the towns local facilities including allotments, burial grounds, bus shelters, defibrillators, playing field, and our community centre.
We also work with local community groups and liaise with the district and county councils on key matters such as road safety and planning applications.
For background information on becoming a councillor, please see the website of the National Association of Local Councils (NALC).
Becoming a councillor is a fantastic opportunity to:
No prior experience is needed, just enthusiasm and a commitment to doing your best in the interests of the local community. You’ll work as part of a team and receive support to fulfill your role.
Please feel free to get in touch with any councillor for an informal chat about the work of the council. Councillor contact details are published on local noticeboards.
Residents are always welcome to see how the council works by coming to a meeting, which usually take place at 7pm on the third Wednesday of the month in the Westwoods Centre.
For assistance with the application process or any other questions, please contact clerk@northleach-pc.gov.uk.
Notice from Gloucestershire Highways:
Please be advised of the following closure:
This road will be closed (as per the attached plan) from 09:00 to 16:00 on 22/04/2025 to allow for tree clearance work by Core Highways.
Emergency and pedestrian access will be maintained.
If you should require further information please email streetworks@gloucestershire.gov.uk
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that there is currently one vacancy in the Office of Councillor for Northleach with Eastington Town Council.
The Town Council is able to fill the vacancy by co-option, rather than a formal election process.
If you are interested in serving as a Town Councillor, you will need to complete and submit an application by 5pm on Monday 17 February 2025. Supporting statements are encouraged, on no more than one side of A4, detailing why you would be interested in becoming a Town Councillor.
The application form is available from the Town Clerk. Completed forms should be submitted by email to the Town Clerk at clerk@northleach.gov.uk or by hand to The Westwoods Centre, Bassett Road, Northleach GL54 3QJ.
Candidates are reminded that, to be eligible for co-option on to the Town Council, they must satisfy the standard election qualification criteria. Please contact Cotswold District Council’s Elections Team if you need any guidance on this aspect (phone 01285 623000 or e-mail elections@cotswold.gov.uk).
It is hoped that the co-option will be dealt with at the Town Council’s next meeting, on Wednesday 19 February 2025, 7pm at The Westwoods Centre.
Co-option Notice – February 2025
Northleach Casual Vacancy Application
Who are we and what do we do?
The Town Council is the level of local government closest to the community. As a statutory body, it exists to represent and support the local area. Our councillors are elected representatives who dedicate their time to addressing the issues that matter most to residents.
Northleach with Eastington Town Council has responsibility for many of the towns local facilities including allotments, burial grounds, bus shelters, defibrillators, playing field, and our community centre.
We also work with local community groups and liaise with the district and county councils on key matters such as road safety and planning applications.
For background information on becoming a councillor, please see the website of the National Association of Local Councils (NALC).
Why join the Town Council?
Becoming a councillor is a fantastic opportunity to:
No prior experience is needed, just enthusiasm and a commitment to doing your best in the interests of the local community. You’ll work as part of a team and receive support to fulfill your role.
Find out more
Please feel free to get in touch with any councillor for an informal chat about the work of the council. Councillor contact details are published on local noticeboards.
Residents are always welcome to see how the council works by coming to a meeting, which usually take place at 7pm on the third Wednesday of the month in the Westwoods Centre.
For assistance with the application process or any other questions, please contact clerk@northleach-pc.gov.uk.