Parish News

The sunny weather continue and we hope you are all enjoying it. The playing field continues to be well used, with the bike ramps, play area and open spaces providing somewhere for everyone to get outside, stay active and enjoy time with family and friends.

We are currently awaiting confirmation of funding for the redevelopment of the bike ramps and hope to be able to share positive news soon. We are also obtaining quotations for new entrance fencing and ground matting at the playing field to help improve both the appearance and accessibility of the site.

With the recent warm, dry weather, we would ask everyone to take extra care if lighting bonfires. Dry grass and vegetation can allow fires to spread quickly, so please consider the conditions before burning garden waste.

At this time of year, hedges and vegetation can quickly become overgrown. If you have hedges bordering footpaths or roads, please cut them back where it is safe to do so to help keep routes clear for pedestrians and road users. Before carrying out any work, please check carefully for active bird nests, as nesting birds are protected by law.

A reminder that the playing field car park is provided for parishioners and visitors using the local facilities. Commercial vehicles, motorhomes, large vans or being used for overnight accommodation, are not permitted. Please park considerately so that everyone can continue to enjoy the facilities safely.

Finally, Stroud District Council are preparing their new Local Plan and your input would be welcomed. Please visit New Local Plan 2026 to respond at this stage, and sign up to receive information as to how to continue to be involved. The consultation is open until August 9th. They are consulting on The main priorities for the District; The key issues and challenges; The overall approach to future growth; Different ways growth could be distributed; Infrastructure and local services. At this stage they are not consulting on specific sites, this will come later.