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Sadly, on 17 June, it became apparent that one of the trees on the Village Green had been damaged in the bad weather and, on the advice of Chris Arnold, a Tree Surgeon [https://www.treesurgeryincheltenham.co.uk/] the Parish Council took the decision that the entire tree needed to be removed as there was extensive damage through the … Read more
It is important that we do all we can to help those in our communities that are likely to become more isolated as measures are put in place to delay the spread of Covid-19. There are some simple but effective things we can all do to help. Can you help your neighbour by: Making sure … Read more
Number of UK cases and latest figures – updated at 2pm every day: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/coronavirus-covid-19-information-for-the-public#number-of-cases Table of confirmed cases split by upper tier local authority: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/coronavirus-covid-19-number-of-cases-in-england/coronavirus-covid-19-number-of-cases-in-england NHS information – the first port of call for the public: https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/coronavirus-covid-19/ Latest information and advice https://www.gov.uk/guidance/coronavirus-covid-19-information-for-the-public https://publichealthmatters.blog.gov.uk/2020/01/23/wuhan-novel-coronavirus-what-you-need-to-know/ Blog about contact tracing: https://publichealthmatters.blog.gov.uk/2020/02/13/expert-interview-what-is-contact-tracing/ Self-Isolation https://publichealthmatters.blog.gov.uk/2020/02/20/what-is-self-isolation-and-why-is-it-important/ Five things you can do … Read more
As part of Shurdington Parish Council’s ongoing commitment to abating the climate crisis, the Council voted to plant 60 trees within the village. Planting trees is ‘the best climate change solution’ available to us. The process of photosynthesis absorbs carbon dioxide from the environment and uses it in the production of oxygen and wood. Planting native … Read more
CLERK/RESPONSIBLE FINANCIAL OFFICER VACANCY NALC National Salary Scale SCP 7 -12 [£10.14-£11.19*] per hour depending on experience Shurdington Parish Council is seeking applicants for the role of Clerk/Responsible Financial Officer to commence as soon as possible, working 12 hours per week. The council has seven councillors with a precept of c£24,000. All meetings take place … Read more
Shurdington Parish Council are looking for local grass cutting contractor to provide a quote for cutting roadside verges within the town and the village green. Any interested contractor would need to have a minimum £5m Public Liability Insurance and be able to provide suitable references. If this opportunity is of interest then please contact the … Read more
Lambert Avenue will be closed (as per the attached plan) between 26th February 2020 to 28th February 2020. This is to allow for new connection works by Severn Trent Water.
At the meeting of the Parish Council on Monday 9th December 2019, the Councillors unanimously resolved to declare a climate emergency, following the example set by many other local councils. Cllr George Porter, Chairman, said: ‘We are very fortunate to live in a beautiful area of the world – we are surrounded by gorgeous countryside, … Read more
At the meeting of the Parish Council on the 7th August 2019 a new Parish Councillor was co-opted to the Council. Local resident Professor Derwen Hinds was unanimously voted onto Council by the existing Parish Councillors and was warmly welcomed by the Chair of the Parish Council George Porter. There remains one Councillor vacancy on … Read more
An extraordinary meeting of the Parish Council will be held in the Sobey Suite at 7:30 on Wednesday 7th August 2019. Members of the public are welcome to attend but should be advised that portions of the meeting will be conducted in private, owing to the confidential nature of the details of the business to be … Read more