Notice of Vacancy in the Office of Councillor

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NOTICE is given that, due to the resignation of Mark Ogden, a vacancy has arisen for a Councillor for the Town Council.
The vacancy will be filled by election if a request from 10 local government electors for the Town is received within 14 working days of the date of this notice. The request must be received by 13th October 2022.

Requests should include each electors’ name and address and should be sent to the Chief Executive at the address below or by email to elections@cotswold.gov.uk
If an election is called, it will take place not later than 15th December 2022.

If 10 signatures are not received by the date given, the Town Council may fill the vacancy by co-option.  For further information please email the Town Clerk. clek@northleach.gov.uk

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Road Closure – A429 Cirencester to Northleach

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GLOUCESTERSHIRE HIGHWAYS ROAD CLOSURE RESCHEDULED – A429 Cirencester to Northleach

This road will be closed (as per the plan) from 22/09/22 to 30/09/22 to allow for urgent ash dieback tree work by Gloucestershire Highways.  There will be a rolling road closure along this stretch of road.  These roadworks have been rescheduled.  

Emergency access will be maintained.

Please find FAQ and a letter from the Communication Officer explaining the importance of the works below.

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

 

National Moment of Reflection on Sunday 18 September

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Northleach with Eastington Town Council, the High Bailiff and Town Trustees invite you to assemble at the War Memorial on the Market Place for the National Moment of Reflection. This will take place at 8pm on Sunday 18 September. All residents who wish to join us are welcome.

Please make sure that you arrive by 7:50pm, as to ensure a smooth and respectful occasion.

The silence will be followed by the local reading of the Proclamation of accession of King Charles III.

See more at: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/national-moment-of-reflection.

Stay Strong and Steady Exercise Class Returns to Northleach

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Stay Strong and Steady – the seated exercise class returns on Tues 13 September 2022 at the new time of 11AM.

It includes gentle, chair-based exercises design to improve posture and balance. The class is ideal for people with reduced mobility.

Cost £8 per class. Held at The Westwoods Centre.  Contact details on the poster below.  Telephone Cally Maxwell 07957 546067 or Email cotswoldactivehealth@gmail.com

Book of Condolence for Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II

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Statement from the Mayor

“On behalf of the councillors and staff of Northleach with Eastington Town Council, I would like to join the country in mourning the sad passing of our monarch Queen Elizabeth II.

We give our thanks for her devoted service to this country and we send our sincere condolences to her family at this most sad of times.

God save the King.”

Cllr Terry Morley-Blackwell

Book of condolence and floral tributes

Northleach residents may wish to pay their personal tributes to Her Majesty. A public book of condolence will be open to sign at the Church of St Peter and St Paul Northleach from Friday 9 September. The church will be open every day from 8am to 6.30pm.

The book will be closed at the end of the day on Tuesday 20 September. At the end of the mourning period we will be archiving all the condolence books for future generations to see.

Floral tributes to HM Queen Elizabeth II may be laid at the flagpole of the Council Offices at the Westwoods Centre. In accordance with the Royal Families wishes, please do not leave plastic. As a mark of respect for Her Majesty, the flag is being flown at half mast. 

Further information about the funeral and the Royal Family’s official online book of condolence will be found in due course at https://www.royal.uk/

Council business

We are currently reviewing planned council meetings and other events scheduled during the official period of mourning, to ensure we are conducting ourselves appropriately at this time of great sadness. The meeting due to take place on 21 September has been postponed.

Last updated 17:10 on 15 September 2022

Beavers, Cubs and Scouts Trial this September

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1st Northleach Scouts are running trial sessions for Beavers, Cubs and Scouts this September at The Westwoods Centre.  The sessions are open to all 6-14 year olds and they are FREE.   The trial sessions began on 12th September. 

Scouting helps to prepare young people with skills for life.  Through fun, friendship and adventure Scouting can help young people work in teams, grow in confidence and find their place in the world.

Beavers (Age 6-8) Tuesdays 5pm – 6pm

Cubs (Age 8-10) Thursdays 6.30pm – 8pm

Scouts (Age 10-14) Mondays 7.30pm – 9pm

For more information contact arpurdy@btinternet.com