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Change of Date for Full Council Meetings

Posted on 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.

Ash DieBack Works on A40 Northleach to A436/Shipton Jct: 21 to 25 July 2025

Posted on By Town Clerk

Message from Gloucestershire Highways:

Ref: 43107018   

Ash Dieback

Dear Sir/Madam

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

Where:   A40 – Northleach to A436/Shipton Jct)

When:     21 July – 25 July 2025 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 letter attached, the Frequently Asked Questions on our web page link; Ash Dieback Road Closure FAQ/Highways, contact us on 08000 514514 or email AshDieback@gloucestershire.gov.uk.

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

Ash Dieback Officer
AshDieback@gloucestershire.gov.uk
Gloucestershire County Council, Shire Hall, Gloucester, GL1 2TG

Letter (B) – A40 – Northleach to A436-Shipton Jct

Notice of Public Rights To Inspect the Accounts 2025

Posted on 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.

Ash Dieback Work on A429 Fosse Way: 30 June to 4 July 2025

Posted on By Town Clerk

Message from Gloucestershire Highways:

Ref:43107001

Ash Dieback

Dear Sir/Madam

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

Where:   A429 Fosseway – from A436 Jct Old Gloucester Road to C143 (Sherbourne Jct)

When:     30 June – 4 July 2025 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.

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 Frequently Asked Questions on our web page link; Ash Dieback Road Closure FAQ/Highways, contact us on 08000 514514 or email AshDieback@gloucestershire.gov.uk.

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

Ash Dieback Officer
AshDieback@gloucestershire.gov.uk
Gloucestershire County Council, Shire Hall, Gloucester, GL1 2TG

Hop On the No. 11 Heritage Bus

Posted on By Town Clerk

A “new” vintage bus service has launched serving Northleach. The No. 11 service from Troopers Lodge Motor Services operates every weekend from May until end of September throughout the North Cotswolds.

“Is there a better way to Travel The Cotswolds than a Vintage Bus?” says the bus operator. “See the sights through all the major Cotswold Towns including Bourton on the Water, Stow on the Wold and Burford. Hop on and off the open top bus or one of our other lovely period motors.”

This is a registered bus service the same as any other. No need to pre book, everyone is welcome and buses run all day. Simply ring the bell when you want to stop.

Operates Saturdays, Sundays and Bank Holidays from May until the end of September.

For ticket prices and more visit: https://www.cotswoldvintagebushire.com/service11/

A429 Fosse Way Carriageway Resurfacing from 12 May 2025

Posted on By Town Clerk

Message from Gloucestershire Highways:

Letter (summarised below): 910231-a429-fosseway-bourton-on-the-water-residents-letter

Our Ref: 11482167 – 910231

What: Temporary Traffic Order to close the road for carriageway resurfacing

Where: A429 Fosseway Bourton-on-the-Water. See overleaf for details of road closure.

When: For approximately 15 Nights (excl. weekends except Saturday 31st May 2025 & Bank Holidays) between the hours of 20:00 to 07:00. The PROPOSED start and end dates are currently Monday 12th May 2025 until Saturday 31st May 2025, however, keep an eye on the web page detailed below or the signs on site for any short notice changes.

Diversion: An official diversion route will be signposted and is suitable for all vehicles that would normally use the closed road. Alternative routes which are outside of the road closure area are used at drivers’ discretion.

Contact Us: If you have any queries, visit our web site: https://www.gloucestershire.gov.uk/resurfacing/

Or email at highwaysstakeholder@gloucestershire.gov.uk

Below is a map showing the extents of the road closure.

Yours Sincerely
Structural Maintenance Department
Gloucestershire County Council Highways Commissioning