Old A40 To Be Resurfaced

Posted on By Town Clerk

Great news for local drivers! We’re pleased to see that the “Old A40” has been included in Gloucestershire County Council’s resurfacing programme for the new financial year. (Official name is B332 Hangmans Stone to Countryside Museum Hampnett).

This stretch is one of 55 roads across the county scheduled for resurfacing.

Works are expected to take place between April and June. We’ll share more information once the timing is confirmed.

Read the full announcement by Gloucestershire County Council: 55 roads to be resurfaced as part of council’s ‘Fix our Roads’ campaign.

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Remember that highway issues such as potholes, damaged signs, and streetlight faults can be reported via FixMyStreet. Using this service helps get reports to the right authority quickly and means you can track the progress of your report.

To make reports as helpful as possible, include a couple of photos if you can. (Only take photos if it is safe to do so.) Include one image showing the general location. Include others showing detail of the issue being reported.

Reports can be made using the FixMyStreet app or by visiting https://fixmystreet.gloucestershire.gov.uk/.

Pulhams 855 Bus Service Goes Hourly From 1st September 2025

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Good news for people wanting to visit Bourton on the Water or Cirencester without a car.

Pulham’s 855 bus service will be increased to operate up to hourly between Bourton-on-the-Water and Cirencester. This will offer a direct link between Bourton, Northleach, Bibury and Cirencester all day.

To view the new timetable, please visit Pulhams’s website.

Pulhams’ 802 service between Bourton and the Rissington’s has also been expanded.

These improvements are funded by Gloucestershire County Council as part of their Bus Service Improvement Plan.

New! IT Café Offers Support With Computers & Devices

Posted on By Town Clerk

Introducing a brand new IT Café in The Westwoods Centre, Northleach! 📱💻

Come along on the second Wednesday of every month from 10.30am-12.30pm:

  • Weds 10 Sept
  • Weds 8 Oct
  • Weds 12 Nov

for 1-1 support with our friendly Digital Champions at Cotswold Friends.

Whether you need help with your mobile phone, laptop, tablet you are very welcome. We have helped others with downloading apps, booking tickets, sending emails and more.

The sessions are free of charge and refreshments are provided.

To book: email support@cotswoldfriends.org or call 01608 652019.

Update On Works To Northleach Public Conveniences

Posted on By Town Clerk

📣 Update from Cotswold District Council on the public toilets in #Northleach Market Place (still free to use for the time being):

Work to install three new doors at Northleach public toilets will begin on Tuesday 26 August. This planned upgrade will enable the doors to open and close automatically on a timer, making the toilets more reliable for users.

During the installation there will be some disruption to service. A full closure of the facilities will not be necessary, though one area at a time may be temporarily unavailable while the doors are fitted. We appreciate and thank you for your patience while the work is carried out.

Please note that the toilets will remain free to use for now, as no charging mechanisms are being installed at this stage. A previous decision to introduce charges is currently under review. We are in discussions with Northleach with Eastington Town Council to decide whether charging is the best way to cover running costs in the future. No changes will be made until the review is complete, and residents will be kept fully informed.

If you have any queries about the operation of the public toilets, please contact complaints@danfo.co.uk or call 0808 281 8100.

Hosepipe Ban Now In Effect

Posted on By Town Clerk

Thames Water has issued the following message:

Dear Customer,

We’re getting in touch on behalf of Thames Water, your water wholesaler, to inform you that a hosepipe ban is now in effect in your area as of Tuesday 22 July.

This Temporary Use Ban (TUB) applies across several areas of the Thames Water supply region, including the following postcode areas: OX, GL, SN, RG4, RG8, and RG9.

Persistent dry weather and reduced river and reservoir levels have made water conservation essential. The ban is one of several emergency measures to help secure supply and avoid risk of further disruption.

If you require additional information or to report any urgent issues, Thames Water’s 24-hour customer helpline is available on 0800 316 9800.

Full hosepipe ban details

Disposable BBQ Ban on Northleach Playing Field

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At its meeting last week, the King George V Playing Field Northleach Trust passed a resolution banning disposable barbeques on the playing field and surrounding area.

With conditions this hot and dry, setting fire to anything is asking for trouble.

If you’re planning a BBQ at home:

✅ Use a safe solid surface well away from trees sheds and buildings
✅ Douse the ash with water and let it cool completely before disposal
❌ Disposable BBQs are never OK in parks, countryside or moorland.

Please enjoy the sunshine responsibly.