News

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

Parking in the Green and Market Place

Posted on 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

Have Your Say On The Future of Council Services in Gloucestershire

Posted on By Town Clerk

Information from Gloucestershire County Council:

National government has announced its intention to reform the structure of local councils in Gloucestershire. Currently the county is served by one county council and six district councils. The proposed changes will replace these with unitary councils, which would streamline services under fewer, larger authorities.

All seven councils in Gloucestershire are working together focused on gathering feedback on how local services can best meet the needs of residents both now and in the future.

As Gloucestershire moves through the Local Government Reorganisation process, it’s important that residents feel well-informed and have a chance to share your thoughts on how a unitary council – or councils – should be shaped.

  • How well do you feel your council services work?
  • What about your community is most important to you?
  • How can we make Gloucestershire run as smoothly as possible?

Consultation open until Saturday 9 August 2025.

Take the Survey

To find out more about local government reorganisation in Gloucestershire, visit Future Gloucestershire: https://futuregloucestershire.org.uk/

 

Disposable BBQ Ban on Northleach Playing Field

Posted on By Town Clerk

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.

Business Owners Urged To Be Vigilant Following Increase In Use Of Counterfeit £20 Notes

Posted on By Town Clerk

Message from Your Community Alerts:

The Cotswold Policing Team is asking businesses in the North Cotswolds to be vigilant following an increase in the area of people trying to pay for items with counterfeit £20 notes.

There have now been a couple of occasions where small groups of men have gone into shops and purchased items, or tried to purchase items, with fake cash.

Enquiries are ongoing to identify those involved, however we wanted to warn businesses that this has happened and to be vigilant when taking cash payments.

The notes have been new style ones which picture King Charles.

Anyone with information or who believes they have been given counterfeit notes can report this by completing the following online form: https://www.gloucestershire.police.uk/tua/tell-us-about/soh/seen-or-heard/

Advice on how to check if banknotes are genuine or counterfeit can be found here: https://www.bankofengland.co.uk/banknotes/counterfeit-banknotes/how-to-check-your-banknotes

What to do if you receive counterfeit currency – Action Fraud advice:

  • If the notes have been passed and the suspect is not present, this should be reported via 101, by attending your local police station or online depending on the force area.
  • If the suspect is present at the location or still nearby, consideration should be given to contacting the police on 999.
  • Counterfeit notes should be retained and provided to the police as evidence, ideally inside a plastic wallet or paper envelope to preserve potential fingerprints.
  • If there is CCTV footage of the suspect available, this should be downloaded and provided to the police together with the counterfeit notes or coins.

Message sent by
The Cotswolds NPT

https://www.yourcommunityalerts.co.uk/Alerts/A/280240

Notice of Vacancy in the Office of Councillor

Posted on 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