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Overnight Closures on A417 from Air Balloon to A46 Brockworth Junction

Posted on By Pauline

There will be two weeks of full overnight closure between A46 Brockworth junction and Air Balloon roundabout on:

  • Monday 16 September to Friday 20 September
  • Monday 23 September to Friday 27 September
  • 9pm to 6am

Access for residents and emergency vehicles will be in place.

A diversion route will be in place via A46, A40, A435 to A436 and has been approved by Gloucestershire County Council.

Please see the red line on the map below highlighting the closure, with the approved diversion route shown in blue.

Residents letter A417 Missing Link – 16 Sept works

Notice of Vacancy in the Office of Councillor

Posted on By Pauline

NOTICE is given that, due to the resignation of Patricia Rainey, 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 26 September 2024.

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 28 November 2024.

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

Dated 6 September 2024

Robert Weaver
Chief Executive
Cotswold District Council
Trinity Road
Cirencester
GL7 1PX

Northleach with Eastington – 06092024

Vacancy for Westwoods Supervisor

Posted on By Pauline

Do you have some time that you could give to support the community? We’re advertising for part-time paid help to look after the Westwoods Centre.

The role is Westwoods Supervisor; responsibilities include, managing the bookings, working with customers, and generally looking after the building to ensure we can continue to offer a great facility for the community. The hours could be from 6 to 10 hours a week depending on your schedule and how you’d like to help, paid at a local government rate. We’d also look favourably on a job share.

We are also looking for a cleaner on an employed or self-employed basis to clean the centre for a couple of hours each week.

If you’re interested in helping the Town and the community and have some time available, please contact Pauline on 01451 861499 or clerk@northleach.gov.uk and she’ll talk through the options with you.

A417 Missing Link – Overnight Closures on A436 Eastbound

Posted on By Pauline

Information from Kier Transportation:

Overnight closures on the A436 eastbound

From Monday 2 September, the A436 eastbound from the Air Balloon Roundabout to Crickley Hill will be closed between 9pm and 6am for 14 nights – this includes weekends. This will allow for drainage work for the changes at Leckhampton Hill.

A diversion will be in place via the A417, A46, A40 and A435.

Attached please find information for our upcoming closure and diversion routes.

Crickley Hill Country Park, National Star College and The Golden Heart will be open for business as usual during these closures.

A417 Missing Link Resident Letter – 2 Sept works

A429 Ash Dieback Tree Works in September 2024

Posted on By Pauline

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

Where:   A429 – Cirencester to Northleach (A40 Jct) (see letter for details of the exact location)

When:     9-20th September 2024 inclusive (excluding weekends) from 09.30 to 15.30 daily.

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

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 and Frequently Asked Questions leaflet attached to this email, contact us on 08000 514514 or email AshDieback@gloucestershire.gov.uk.