Carbon Neutral Northleach Seeks New Members

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Message from Carbon Neutral Northleach:

Since its inception in January 2020, we believe that Carbon Neutral Northleach (CNN) has had a positive impact on the community carbon footprint through education and the provision of information. This included a number of speaking events and a successful exhibition in September 2022. A range of articles and updates have been produced through the website, Parish News and this subscriber database.

Unfortunately the number of people engaging in the subject and contributing to the activities of CNN has dwindled and we have reviewed whether there is sufficient community interest to continue our work. With a number of resignations from the committee, CNN has suspended activities from 11th April 2024 due to a shortage of volunteers.

Whilst CNN can be pleased with what we have achieved over the five years, fresh faces and input is needed. There is an opportunity for new members to focus on any number of climate change issues from tree planting to car charging to solar panels to heat pumps. The refreshed CNN  committee can decide how best to support our community going forward.

If there is anyone in the community enthusiastic to join the committee, including Chair, Treasurer or website/media coordinator then CNN  can continue. Otherwise the body will be wound down with funds being conditionally transferred to the Town Council to use on suitable schemes.

Please contact Carbon Neutral Northleach if you are interested.

Police Courier Fraud Warning

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Gloucestershire Police is warning communities that 01285 telephone numbers are being targeted by fraudsters, who are telephoning elderly people pretending to be the police.

The fraudsters tell the victims that their bank account has been compromised and that the police are investigating.

The victims are instructed to withdraw cash at their local branch, to “assist the police investigation”.

The victims are then told the money is counterfeit and a “police courier” arrives at the victim’s address to collect it. The force control room received five such reports in one day.

In each case, the victim’s 01285 landline telephone number was called by fraudsters pretending to be local officers from Cirencester Police Station.

REMEMBER the Police will NEVER ask you to withdraw money as part of a covert investigation.

If you have been the victim of fraud, or simply want to report a suspicious telephone call, message, or email, then please visit the Government’s online fraud platform: https://stopthinkfraud.campaign.gov.uk/.

Police and Crime Commissioner Election on Thursday 2nd May

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Information from Cotswold District Council:

The Police and Crime Commissioner Election is taking place on Thursday 2 May 2024.

The election is for the PCC of Gloucestershire and is being run by the Police Area Returning Officer (PARO) based in Gloucester City Council.

Cotswold District Council Local Returning Officer, Robert Weaver will be conducting the election within our District on behalf of the PARO.

For more information on the elections process, please visit Gloucester City Council’s website where the notices, information for prospective candidates, lists of candidates and other key information will be held.

The list of candidates will be known after 4pm on Friday 5 April with a notice being published no later than 4pm on Monday 8 April.

Voting on Thursday 2nd May

Poll cards

Poll cards will be posted to all registered electors on 25 March.  If anyone does not receive their poll card or has changed their address, name etc they should re-register at www.gov.uk/register-to-vote . 

The same link can be used for residents who are not yet registered to vote.  The deadline to register to vote at this election is Tuesday 16 April.

Postal and proxy voting

Anyone wishing to vote by post can apply online at www.gov.uk/apply-postal-vote . The deadline for making an application is 5pm on Wednesday 17 April.

Anyone wishing to appoint a proxy to vote on their behalf can apply online at www.gov.uk/apply-proxy-vote . The deadline for making an application is 5pm on Wednesday 24 April.

Paper forms are available by contacting the district council office.

Voter ID required

Anyone voting in person at a polling station will be required to provide an acceptable form of photo ID before being given their ballot paper.

Anyone needing a free Voter Authority Certificate should apply online by 5pm on Wednesday 24 April or contact the district council for a paper form.

Polling stations

If anyone is unsure of their polling station, they can check the details on Cotswold District Council’s website by entering their postcode.

Temporary Road Closure: 405570 – Market Place, Northleach, Cotswold, 5-7 March 2024

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*** Update 08/01/2024: THIS WORK HAS BEEN POSTPONED UNTIL 5-7 MARCH 2024***

The following notice has been received from the Highway Authority.

TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF 405570 MARKET PLACE
(NORTHLEACH WITH EASTINGTON TOWN) COTSWOLD DISTRICT

Gloucestershire County Council, as traffic authority, intends to make an Order under the relevant provisions of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 (as amended) to temporarily close part of the 405570 Market Place Road from its junction with Mill End to its junction with Market Place for a distance of approximately 30 metres.

The reason for the closure is for works to install Gigaclear Infrastructure.

The said road is expected to be closed from the 8 January 2024 until 10 January 2024 only or until the works have been completed, whichever is the later.

For further information, please contact Gloucestershire Highways on 08000 514 514 or visit www.gloucestershire.gov.uk.
Alternative Route – as signed on site.

Pedestrian access to adjacent properties, and emergency access, will be maintained.

DATED: 21 December 2023

Please find a copy of the notice below:

Christmas Message from The Town Council

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The Town Council office and the Westwoods Centre will be closed for the festive period during the week of 25 December 2023.

After Friday 22 December, the next “everything” waste and recycling collection in Northleach is on Saturday 6 January (check the calendar). 

To report a missed bin collection, visit www.cotswold.gov.uk.

To report highways issues, visit www.gloucestershire.gov.uk/reportit.

For other common enquiries please see the FAQ section of this website.

Should you need to contact us urgently during this period, call 01451 885349 and leave a message or send an email. 

Staff will be back on Tuesday 2nd January 2024.

We wish you a Merry Christmas!

From councillors and staff at Northleach with Eastington Town Council

Book Now For Holiday Activity and Food programme 2023

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Cotswold District Council is working in partnership with Gloucestershire County Council and local community organisation World Jungle to deliver another Holiday Activities and Food Programme (HAF) for eligible children across the Cotswold district this winter.

The winter program of activities and events will provide young people with opportunities to socialise with peers, learn, and develop their skills. There is a diverse range of activities to participate in, including Pantomime tickets, ice skating, family engineering and Christmas parties.

With funding from the Department for Education, children in the Cotswold district will have access to free activities during the Christmas holidays this year. 

The Winter Holiday Activity and Food (HAF) program will be available from 16 December to 6 January, with specific eligibility criteria, catering to children in school reception classes up to year eleven who are recipients of benefits-related free school meals.

Furthermore, through grant funding, we are also able to offer the Holiday Activity Program (HAP), which includes holiday activities for all children aged five to sixteen across the district, regardless of free school meal eligibility.

Robert Weaver, Chief Executive of Cotswold District Council, said: “I’m really pleased we are able to offer these free activities for another year, in partnership with the County Council and World Jungle.

“The Christmas period can be a difficult time financially and I’m confident these activities will help a lot of families across the district.”

All activities are available to view now, please visit: https://gloucestershirehaf.com/cotswold-district-haf/

Children who have been referred by professionals will be able to book on to the activities before the booking system officially opens.

The activity booking system will officially open to all on Monday 4 December.

To sign up to the Children’s Activity Booking system (CABs): https://www.gloucestershire.gov.uk/haf/

Contact Information

Cotswold District Council Communications Team

press@cotswold.gov.uk

Notes to editors

Further information:

Family support is also available through our Community Connectors, Bloodhound Education, as part of the Winter Holiday Activity and Food Programme 2023. They are on hand to help with booking activities, organising transport to attend activities and signposting families to other agencies where a need has been identified. To get in touch with Bloodhound Education, please email accounts@bloodhoundeducation.com or phone 0208 150 3767 (Monday to Friday, 9:30am – 2:30pm).