Noticeboard – Page 3 – Northleach with Eastington Town Council

Parking in the Green and Market Place

Posted on 10 July 202515 July 2025 By Town Clerk

The Town Council recognises that parking in Market Place and the Green remains a concern for many residents and continues to be a regular topic of discussion at Council meetings. 🚗

We are currently working with Gloucestershire Highways and other specialists to explore options that could help address some of the key issues around safety and parking. Once proposals are developed, residents will be fully consulted before any decisions are made.

In the meantime, while longer-term solutions are being considered, we kindly ask residents, wherever possible, to use private driveways or off-street parking, particularly for vehicles not in regular daily use.

This will help ensure that more space is available for visitors coming into the town to shop, dine, and access local services — contributing to the continued vitality of our town centre.

Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.

Northleach with Eastington Town Council

Notice of Vacancy in the Office of Councillor

Posted on 16 June 202517 June 2025 By Town Clerk

NOTICE is given that, due to the resignation of Guy Woolley, 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 4 July 2025.

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 8 September 2025.

If 10 signatures are not received by the date given, the Town Council may fill the vacancy by cooption.

Dated 16 June 2025
Robert Weaver
Chief Executive
Cotswold District Council
Trinity Road
Cirencester
GL7 1PX

Northleach with Eastington – 04072025

Change of Date for Full Council Meetings

Posted on 10 June 202510 June 2025 By Town Clerk

Please note that Full Council meetings will now be held on the second Wednesday of each month, rather than the third. This change is intended to avoid clashes with district and county council meetings – which are both held on third Wednesdays – and give ward councillors the opportunity to join us.

This new schedule will be trialled for a period of six months after which it will be reviewed.

However, due to an administrative oversight, the next meeting will still take place on the third Wednesday as per the previous schedule. This means it will take place on Wednesday 18 June. We apologise for any confusion caused.

All council and committee meetings take place at the Westwoods Centre, Northleach, starting at 7pm.

Our meetings calendar is published on the meetings and minutes page.

Notice of Public Rights To Inspect the Accounts 2025

Posted on 2 June 20252 June 2025 By Town Clerk

Northleach with Eastington Town Council approved its Annual Governance and Accountability Return (AGAR) for the year ending 31 March 2025 at a meeting on 21 May 2025. These documents have been submitted to the external auditor and are now available to review.

Any resident has the right to inspect the accounting records and associated document for a 30 day period commencing on Monday 3rd June. Please see the attached notice for details.

Notice of Public Rights 2025

Statement by the Responsible Financial Officer

I confirm that the Accounting Statements contained within the current version of the AGAR and accompanying documents are unaudited and subject to change.

Pauline Rigby, Town Clerk & RFO
02 June 2025

Northleach AnnualReturnForm3_2024-25_e (Unaudited)

20-Bank-reconciliation-proforma 2025-26

21-Explanation-of-Variances-2024-25

Document accessibility

We regret that these documents are not available in an accessible format. If you would like to receive the information in an alternative format then please contact us.

Notice of Co-Option May 2025

Posted on 6 May 20258 July 2025 By Town Clerk

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 apply by Sunday 18 May 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).

Co-option will be decided at the Town Council’s next meeting, on Wednesday 21 May 2025, 7pm at The Westwoods Centre. Where more than one person put themselves forward the successful candidate is chosen by a majority vote of existing councillors.

Co-option Notice – May 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:

Represent the views of your neighbours.
Help maintain and enhance our town.
Influence decisions that impact our community.

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.