Remembrance Day, Sunday 12 November 2023

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The traditional open air service in Northleach to mark Remembrance will be held at 10:50AM on Sunday 12th November 2023 beside the War Memorial at the Market Place. It will be preceeeded by a service in the church at 10AM. Residents are cordially invited to join us to mark the occasion.

The Market Place will be the subject of a road closure order for the duration of the ceremony at the War Memorial. A temporary road closure will be in place to ensure that people can pay their respects in safety and without interruption from passing traffic. The closure order will apply to the Market Place and High Street, and will be in place for just a short period before and during the ceremony. We hope no one will be too inconvenienced by these arrangements.

We kindly ask owners to remove any vehicles parked in the vicinity of the War Memorial before the road closure comes into effect at 10:30AM. Access will be maintained for emergency vehicles only during the closure period.

Public notices advising of the road closure will go up shortly and a copy of the legal order can be found below.

Remembrance Sunday Parade – Northleach

 

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

Northleach with Eastington Hanging Basket Competition 2023

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Message from the Charter Fair organisers

Northleach with Eastington Hanging Basket Competition 2023

Open to Private Residents and Businesses

All entrants must be situated in the parish of Northleach with Eastington.

Only living (real) flowers/ plants / are to be used.

All exhibits must be visible to passers-by until 24 June 2023, and can be of any floral design within a hanging basket.

The competition is organised by Northleach Charter Fair and Music Festival 2023 Committee and the judges’ decision is final.

Entrance is £5 for all residential premises, £10 for businesses.

There will be a cup presented to the winner and additional prizes.

Enter NOW

All entry details are within the form.

Deadline extended to 18 June!

 

Oyez Oyez Oyez: Welcome To The New Northleach Town Crier

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The role of Town Crier dates back to mediaeval times when many people could not read or write. Town Criers performed a valuable public service passing on important announcements and a loud voice was essential.

These days town criers perform more of a ceremonial function. A competition held on the eve of the Coronation resulted in the appointment of Matt Backhouse to this volunteer position. His first task was to proclaim the coronation of the new king!

To book the Town Crier, please contact matt.backhouse1@gmail.com.

Northleach Bus Shelters to be Repaired

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NORTHLEACH, 03 MAY 2023 – The Town Council is pleased to advise residents that the damaged bus shelter on East End is due to be mended next week.

Funding to repair the bus shelter was agreed at the Town Council meeting on Wednesday 20 April. Bristol-based firm P40 Ltd has been appointed to repair and reinstall the wooden bus shelter, which had been tipped over onto the pavement in late March. The bus shelter by the Fire Station will also be renovated and given new anchors.

Gloucestershire County Council has kindly agreed to share the cost of the repairs to the two bus shelters. We would like to extend our thanks to the Transport Infrastructure Officer for his help and support.

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Enquiries to: Town Clerk, clerk@northleach.gov.uk.