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Temporary Road Closure for Ash Dieback Tree Work B4425 Aldsworth to A40

Posted on By Town Clerk

Ref: 43116328, Friday, May 08, 2026

Letter (B) – B4425 at Jct with C138

Ash Dieback

Dear Sir/Madam

What: Temporary Traffic Order to close the road for essential Ash Dieback tree work.

Where: B4425 Aldsworth to A40 – at Jct of C138 (see overleaf for details of the exact location)

When: 1-5th June 2026 inclusive from 09.30 to 15.30 daily.

On behalf of Gloucestershire County Council, we advise you that we are due to be conducting essential work at the above location to remove unsafe trees infected with Ash Dieback.

*** During this period, 1-5th June 2026 inclusive, there will be a 4-point closure in place at the crossroads of B4425 and C138 where essential Ash Dieback work is to be completed. There will be NO THROUGH ACCESS from Aldsworth to A40 using B4425, from B4425 to A40 using C138 or from B4425 to A361 using C138. ***

DIVERSIONS – We have created an official diversion route which will be signposted and is suitable for all vehicles that would normally use the closed ‘class A’ road. This is indicated in blue on the map.

Ash Dieback disease causes Ash trees to become unsafe; trees could shed limbs or collapse on to the road causing harm and injury. This work must take place for health and safety reasons, to protect road users and pedestrians, and make sure the carriageway remains clear of debris.

If you have any queries, please refer to the letter attached to this email, the ‘Frequently Asked Questions‘ on our website; or contact us on 08000 514514 or email AshDieback@gloucestershire.gov.uk.

Thank you in advance for your patience and co-operation.

‘Hidden HardShip’ Exhibition Explores Rural Poverty, On 13-19 June

Posted on By Town Clerk

PRESS RELEASE

Cirencester Ashcroft Church & Centre are pleased to announce that we are hosting an exhibition called ‘Hidden Hardship’ based on research by Dr Stephanie Denning of Coventry University.  The exhibition features a number of panels highlighting findings from the research and illustrated by Beth Waters.

Dr Denning’s research aim is to understand the experiences of people in hardship in the rural North Cotswolds.  Research into hardship has tended to focus more on urban areas than rural areas.  This is a problem because we cannot assume that what happens in urban areas is the case in rural areas

The exhibition will run from Saturday 13th June to Friday 19th June 2026, and will be open to the public without charge between 12 noon and 2pm each day.  It will coincide with the 2026 South Cotswolds Foodbank Food Poverty report launch on Wednesday 17th June, and a special act of worship on Sunday 14th June.   Resources are available at the exhibition or can be obtained from the Hidden Hardship website (https://hiddenhardship.coventry.ac.uk/) and include:

Hidden Hardship Short Storybook;

Hidden Hardship briefing and full report for Policymakers and Community Leaders;

Hidden Hardship Devotional Study Guide.

We hope that the Exhibition will provide a timely and informative stimulus to policy makers and agencies across the Cotswolds, as well as those who share a concern for addressing the many hidden needs across our communities.

For further information please contact Andy Rickell, Chair of Trustees of Cirencester Ashcroft Church at andyrickell@sky.com.

Cirencester Ashcroft Church is a Methodist/URC joint church, located at 21 Ashcroft Road, Cirencester, GL7 1RA, phone 01285 651145.   We have a distinct emphasis on being inclusive and supporting those facing poverty, exclusion and loneliness; and host a wide range of local community and social action groups.

Road Closure of Fosseway, near Northleach on 27 April 2026

Posted on By Town Clerk

Please be advised of the following closure:

• Fosseway, Hampnett

This road will be closed (as per the attached plan) from 12:00 to 17:00 on 27/04/2026 to allow for pole replacement work by Openreach.

Emergency and pedestrian access will be maintained.

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

Has Made – 88106
Sealed Order 88106

Traffic management plan for road closure

Originally published 02/03/26, updated 23/04/26.

Northleach Town Council’s Response to Application 26/00613/OUT

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Following the extraordinary Full Council meeting on 30 March, we’ve now submitted the Town Council’s response to the outline planning application for 50 dwellings on the Land to the East of Nostle Road.

After carefully reviewing the proposal, councillors considered key factors including the impact on the sewage system capacity, landscape constraints, housing mix and affordable housing, traffic and access, and how the proposal align with the Neighbourhood Plan and wider planning policies.

The council’s response reflects the concerns and priorities raised by councillors and members of the community. While the final decision rests with the district council, it is important that local views are clearly represented as part of the process.

You can view the details of the application, along with our submitted comments, on the district council’s planning portal.

Thank you to everyone who took the time to come to last week’s extraordinary full council meeting and/or share their feedback.

26_00613_OUT NORTHLEACH TOWN COUNCIL

Nominations Open for Northleach Community Awards

Posted on By Town Clerk

Nominations for the first ever Northleach Community Awards are now open.

The Town Council is launching a new Community Awards scheme to recognise the people who make a real difference in our community.

Do you know someone who goes the extra mile for others? Perhaps a volunteer, a young person making a positive contribution, or someone who quietly helps keep community life going. The awards are a chance to say thank you and celebrate those efforts.

Residents are invited to submit nominations, with awards to be presented at the Annual Town Meeting. Please start thinking about who deserves to be recognised. Then fill in the application form below and return it by email or by hand to the Westwoods Centre.

Deadline: Sunday 10th May 2026.

Winners: Announced at the Annual Town Meeting on 27th May 2026.

Find out how to make a nomination >>

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