
PARISH News
Make a Change, Become a Councillor ...
Did you know that Blockley Parish Council is the 10th largest parish in England by area? We represent the residents of Blockley, Paxford, Draycott, Aston Magna, Dorn and Northwick Park.
Parish Councils are the heart of communities; they are the most trusted tier of government and are closest to the people they represent.
Being a councillor does not require specialist knowledge of local government; it is about commitment to making our community work effectively for everyone. People from all sorts of different backgrounds and experience bring valuable perspectives, information and energy to the group.
If you are a community minded person with a passion for the people, parks, facilities and services in your area, then stand for election, or make yourself available for co-option.
As a parish we are eligible for 11 councillors but we only currently have 7.
At present we don’t have any councillors representing the communities of Draycott, Aston Magna, Dorn or Northwick Park. If you live in one of these areas and want the best for your friends and neighbours, then please do get in touch and be the difference.
To join a vibrant, committed team or for any further information, you can:
1. Email the Parish Clerk, Nikki - parishclerk@blockley.org.uk
2. Head into the office on a Monday or Tuesday morning. We are at the Heritage Centre, Park Road, Blockley, GL56 9BY.
3. Come along to our next Parish Council meeting.
All parishioners are welcome.
Gloucestershire County Council Latest News
Gloucestershire County Council Roadworks Bulletin
06.02.25 - 16.02.25
Crowdfund Cotswold
Created by Cotswold District Council. Powered by Spacehive.
Have you got an idea for a project which could make a difference in your community? You could make it happen with Crowdfund Cotswold.
Spacehive works with local communities to make your ideas happen. From spruced up playgrounds to new street markets, city farms to learning hubs, Spacehive helps local people across the UK and Ireland to make their local spaces happier, prouder and more prosperous.
The latest round of funding for local projects is now open!
Join us at our project creator workshop on Tuesday 25th February at 12pm to find out how easy it is to start a crowdfunding campaign. Register for free here.
To find out more please visit the Cotswold Crowdfund website.
Gloucestershire County Council Latest News
A two-bedroom bungalow is available to rent at Meadow View, Blockley.
To be eligible for this property, applicants must be registered for housing with Cotswold District Council.
The deadline for applications is Sunday 16th February 2025.
Please see the poster below for details on how to apply.

Gloucestershire County Council Latest News
Gloucestershire County Council Roadworks Bulletin
30.01.25 - 09.02.25
Gloucestershire County Council Latest News
If your property has recently been flooded, please let the Cotswold District Council know so that they can record your issue and help assist with any support or advice.
FORT - Report flooding
Further support can be found here -
Flooding - Cotswold District Council
What to do during a flood - Cotswold District Council
Cotswold District Council 'Drive and Thrive'
As well as the Drive and Thrive Event, Cotswold District Council are offering various free services within Cotswold District to help homeowners improve energy efficiency, including:
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Providing tailored advice on suitable energy efficiency measures and connecting homeowners with reputable, trained installers
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Organising district-wide events, with the first being ‘Drive and Thrive’ in Cirencester town centre on March 6th, showcasing Electric Vehicles and home energy solutions. Please see the poster below, or you can find more details at www.cotswold.gov.uk/driveandthrive.
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Offering 8 online masterclasses on topics such as retrofitting historic homes and heat pump installation, starting in February and taking place every four weeks.
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Providing free site visits to eligible homes for impartial guidance on energy efficiency.
A survey has also been created to understand residents' knowledge about retrofit and to request a home visit. The survey and request for a home visit is available here: https://forms.office.com/e/Mg1qCaUuEu.
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For households with a total income below £22,010, you could get up to 70% off the average Severn Trent bill by applying for their Big Difference Scheme.
To see if you are eligible and to apply please click here.

Don't forget to return your Housing Needs Survey

Temporary Road Closure
Mill Lane, Blockley from its junction with School Lane to outside the property known as ‘Bridge Cottage’ for a distance of approximately 21 metres.
27th - 28th Jan 2025
Western Gateway's Strategic Transport Plan
The Western Gateway is one of seven sub-national transport bodies in England. Western Gateway STB work with nine constituent Local Authorities, including Gloucestershire, to take a strategic overview of transport, helping to champion and protect the region, prioritise strategic transport interventions, and work cooperatively beyond local boundaries on regional transport issues. Western Gateway’s Strategic Transport Plan is the link between national policy and local strategy. The plan focuses on strategic issues relevant to the region. It is supported by the Strategic Investment Plan (SIP) – the purpose is to achieve the aims and objectives of the adopted Strategic Transport Plan and to provide a list of prioritised investment proposals for the region.
We are sharing the engagement sessions coming up in December 2024 and January 2025 for the SIP. Please see the details below. Public consultation on the draft Strategic Investment Plan goes live from 20th December 2024 to 2nd February 2025. Your engagement and feedback is important - Strategic Transport Plan | Western Gateway STB
Gloucestershire County Council Roadworks Bulletin
12.12.24 - 22.12.24
Gloucestershire County Council Latest News
Look out for the following Housing Needs Survey which will be dropping through letterboxes in the Parish

Moreton in Marsh High Level River Health and Flood Forum Report 06.12.24
Gloucestershire County Council Latest News
Gloucestershire County Council Roadworks Bulletin
05.12.24 - 15.12.24
ENERGY EFFICIENCY IMPROVEMENTS
Gloucestershire has won funding from the Southwest Net Zero Hub and UKSPF (Shared Prosperity Fund) for three retrofit engagement officers to work with homeowners across the area to provide advice on identifying and initiating energy efficiency improvements. Support will initially be focused on Cheltenham borough, Cotswold District and Forest of Dean. However, if there is a proven demand, the service may well be extended across all districts.
As a starting point, the team would like to know how you, as homeowners, feel about retrofit so please complete and submit the short survey via the link below by Monday, 16 December.
https://forms.office.com/e/hx2j59jbYk
09.12.24 Lower Street and Station Road Roadworks Latest Update
Morning school run is fine.
Afternoon school run needs to avoid Station Road i.e. access only via Greenway Road and Park Road.
So many sites are pushed to finish by Christmas at this time of year that the quarries are overloaded and deliveries can be late, however the site is on restricted hours so they always plan to finish laying tarmac by 2pm to give it at least 90mins to cure.
There has been some concern about ACCESS FOR CARERS, if they speak to the people on the gates at either end of the site for access and they will do their best to accommodate.
The challenge is the surfacing equipment is as wide as the carriage way, so when they start, nothing will get past them.
Due to complaints the first 50m past Winterway/Springfield entrance is not going to be resurfaced at all.
Gloucestershire County Council
Have your say on risks faced by communities in Gloucestershire
Gloucestershire Fire and Rescue Service (GFRS) is asking for your views on the risks it faces in the county.
Cllr Dave Norman, cabinet member with responsibility for the Fire and Rescue Service, said: “I would encourage everyone to take part in this survey and share your views on the current and emerging fire and rescue risks in the county. Your voice will help to keep people, homes and businesses safe by helping the Service prepare and resource efficiently and deliver services to you effectively. This will ensure we can continue working together for a safer Gloucestershire into the future.”
GFRS regularly assesses its own data and risks to the community and wants to hear the views of residents too.
Feedback from the public will be combined with the Service’s own data and the team’s knowledge and experience, to build a balanced picture of the risks they face as a Fire and Rescue Service.
The engagement was launched today (Monday 21 October) and lasts for six weeks, ending on Sunday 1 December 2024. To take part, please go to: www.gloucestershire.gov.uk/glosfire-crp
The information will help to assess the potential impact and likelihood of the risks, and where they are most likely to occur.
The feedback will help form the Community Risk Profile (CRP) for Gloucestershire. This vital document informs the strategic Community Risk Management Plan (CRMP), the publication of which is a regulatory requirement. The CRMP is an assessment of risks and how we effectively use resources to address those risks.
Residents and businesses are being asked to share their views about the risks faced within our county, both now and in the future, to make sure the new CRMP from 2026 onwards reflects your views.
You can find the current CRMP here: www.gloucestershire.gov.uk/media/ixrglevp/gcc_3312-gfrs-community-risk-management-plan_dev10.pdf
Gloucestershire Highways
ROAD RE-SURFACING PROGRAMME
Lower Street, Blockley - 10 days from Monday 9th December until Friday 10th December
WARNING OF SCAM
BLOCKLEY PARISH COUNCIL have been advised of the following scam:
Local businesses are receiving emails purporting to be from their local parish council from an email address called, in our case ‘ Blockley Parish’ , outlining that they were getting in touch about a business listing, with a payment request of £30. The email has been sent to over 4,000 recipients.
The scam is targeted at parish (and town) councils
The web address for this ‘network’ is https://parish.uk/ and they have a support address https://parish.uk/support/ and service-support@parish.uk. There is a web address of https://tewkesbury.parish.uk/parish-council. When you go on this page there is information about the council, education, business, planning, property, heritage and farming.
The concern is that the website looks very official, designed to add a layer of legitimacy to the scam. Spam emails are sent to businesses and then payments requested for the business listings. The give away is that it does not use the official gov.uk suffix.
DO NOT RESPOND OR SEND ANY MONEY!
Crime Survey
The Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner (OPCC) for Gloucestershire are conducting a survey with residents to gather their opinions about their perceptions of crime in their local area. They are asking for views on crime, antisocial behaviour and policing and this feedback will be used to inform the OPCC’s work to make Gloucestershire safer.
Any/all residents of Blockley Parish are encouraged to complete it.
The survey can be completed online by using this link:
COMMUNITY EMERGENCY PLANS
How would you prepare for an emergency?
In a newly launched website, the government is encouraging people to think about what they would do if they and those around them were exposed to risks ranging from floods to fires to power cuts.
The website provides simple and effective steps people can take to be more prepared, at gov.uk/prepare. Taking action in advance will make it easier to manage an emergency if it does happen.
Five simple things you can do now
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Find out if you are eligible to sign up to your gas, electricity and water supplier’s Priority Service Registers, so companies know that you need additional support.
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Set a reminder in your phone or make a note on your calendar to check your smoke alarm once a month.
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Write down important phone numbers on paper such as the number to report a power cut (105) and the numbers of anyone you might want to contact in an emergency.
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Talk to your children about how and when to call 999 and what they should do if there’s an emergency, such as a fire at home.
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Check your long term flood risk and sign up for flood and weather warnings.
There’s also advice on how to work with your local community to be more prepared – please see: Information for communities and community groups - Prepare.
There’s local guidance at Emergency planning - Cotswold District Council. We're also keen to support anyone interested in becoming a Flood warden.
GRCC Community In Action in Gloucestershire
GRCC is an independent charity working countywide within Gloucestershire's communities to inspire, enable and deliver community action. By doing this we help to create thriving, sustainable places for local people to live and work in.
FOR MORE INFORMATION click here
Cotswold Disctrict Council HAF Programme:
The Holiday Activity and Food (HAF) programme is funded by the Department of Education, with strict guidelines on eligibility. HAF can only be offered to those in reception to year 11 who receive benefits-related free school meals.
The programme offers a range of activities for children and their families including family play days, football camps, music workshops, arts and craft and more and many of these activities provide food.
We understand that all children and young people can benefit from a programme like HAF, which is why Gloucestershire County Council have been working hard to secure extra funding to extend the offer to all families. This means we are now able to to offer this programme to other children – HAP
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When is it?
The Summer HAF programme will be running from 22nd July to 30th August 2024
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How can I get it?
If you are booking for the first time you will need to create an account which can be done here: Register
If you have booked before please make sure you know your login details Sign In
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What is available?
There will be a variety of face-to-face activities, fitness & sports clubs, music opportunities and much more.
Gloucestershire County Council
Road Closure
• Paxford Road, Chipping Campden
This road will be closed (as per the attached plan) from 23/09/2024 to 24/09/2024 (09:30 to 14:30 only) to allow for blockage clearance work by Openreach.
Emergency and pedestrian access will be maintained.
If you should require further information please email streetworks@gloucestershire.gov.uk
Do you care for someone? Are you trying to navigate the
Adult Care Sytem? Do you need advice?
Find out about The Care Advice Line (TCAL)
A helpline for anyone in Gloucestershire who is navigating the adult care system and how care can be paid for:
For more information click here
Gloucestershire County Council Roadworks Bulletin:
Gloucestershire County Council Roadworks Bulletin:
18.07.24 -27.07.24
Blockley Parish Council is inviting tenders for their Children & Young Persons Youth Club provision for the parish.
For full details of the tender please click here. The closing date for submissions is1300h on July 15th 2024. If you have any queries please send them to both parishclerk@blockley.org.uk and chris.leach@blockley.org.uk

Gloucestershire County Council Roadworks Bulletin:
Gloucestershire County Council Roadworks Bulletin:
Town & Parish Newsletter from CDC - Summer 2024
Gloucestershire County Council Roadworks Bulletin:
The latest edition of Cotswold Roundup from Cotswold District Council is available here.
Gloucestershire County Council Roadworks Bulletin:
Please be advised of the following closure:
• Greenway Road, Blockley
This road will be closed from 10:00 to 13:00 on 07/05/24 to allow for pumping station repair work by Thames Water.
Emergency and pedestrian access will be maintained.
If you should require further information please email streetworks@gloucestershire.gov.uk
Kirsty Boddy
Roadspace Coordinator (Cotswolds)
Gloucestershire County Council
Email: streetworks@gloucestershire.gov.uk
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Community Litter Pick

Gloucestershire County Council Roadworks Bulletin:
The April issue of Cotswold Roundup from Cotswold District Council can be found here
Gloucestershire County Council Libraries are running a
REMINISCENCE TEA PARTY for Dementia Action Week
at Chipping Campden Library on 14th May
EASTER HOLIDAY FUN!
Inspire to Aspire, Blockley Youth Club providers are running a fun day out at LASER QUEST
ONLY £5
Thursday 4th April 2024.
Book on Eventbrite: Trip to Laser Quest from Blockley Tickets, Thu 4 Apr 2024 at 10:00 | Eventbrite

NOTICE OF ROAD CLOSURE
Please be advised of the following closure:
• B4479 Railway Line to Ebrington Parish Boundary, Paxford
This road will be closed from 22/04/2024 to 25/04/2024 to allow for electrical cable repair work by National Grid.
Emergency and pedestrian access will be maintained.
If you should require further information please email streetworks@gloucestershire.gov.uk
NOTICE OF ELECTION
Police & Crime Commissioner election for the Gloucestershire Police Area
For details click here
Blockley church is undertaking a survey regarding the church's re-ordering community plans.
Blockley church encourage people with an interest in Blockley Church to complete the survey.
The information they get from the survey will help them prepare their application to the National Lottery Heritage Fund for money towards their planned re-ordering work at Blockley Church, and provide information on what people value particularly, and what they would like for the future.
It should take 5-10 minutes maximum to complete.
To access the survey access use the survey monkey web link (below)
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/JWS9NGG
The Robin is a bookable bus service connecting the Cotswolds community to their next destination. The service runs from 7am to 7pm Monday to Saturday, giving you reliable and accessible travel easily. Simply select your pick up and drop off point in advance, and The Robin will be on route to take you there.
Giving you the freedom to get you to wherever you are going...

Cotswold District Council is looking to recruit staff for the forthcoming elections
At an election we will employ around 300 staff for various jobs including working in polling stations, dealing with postal votes and counting ballot papers.
We are currently working towards the Police and Crime Commissioner Election on 2 May and of course, the General Election whenever that happens this year.
These are paid roles and the attached information sets out the roles and rates of pay. All roles will receive training, some of which will be online.
Anyone wishing to be considered for election duties will need to complete and return the attached form to elections@cotswold.gov.uk
RURAL CRIME COMMUNITY MEETING
You are invited to a Rural Crime Community meeting hosted by Blockley Parish Council, featuring speakers from Gloucestershire Constabulary and Chris Nelson, Gloucestershire’s Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC).
Where: Paxford Village Hall, GL55 6XG, what3words location: ///counts.roadblock.natural
When: Tuesday 12th March 2024 at 7pm
Tickets not required, just turn up on the day.
Queries to Cllr Clare Turner (who will be chairing the meeting) at Clare.Turner@Cotswold.gov.uk
Both the OPCC and Gloucestershire Constabulary are committed to tackling rural crime in the Cotswolds and this meeting is a part of building connections with rural communities. The meeting is open to anyone to attend and we are encouraging members of the public to ask questions of the Police and Crime Commissioner and the Local Constabulary, and find out more about their rural crime approach and the local policing team. Please feel free to submit questions in advance by emailing them to Clare.Turner@cotswold.gov.uk
NEW
Cotswold District Council
have instigated a new function to report Planning Breaches
Form (cotswold.gov.uk)
Notice of temporary road closure B4479 overnight on 26.02.24 full details here
Gloucestershire County Council Roadworks Bulletin
for 22.02.24 - 03.03.24
The February issue of Business Matters from Cotswold District Council can be found here
Take a look at the latest issue of Cotswold Roundup from Cotswold District Council
Gloucestershire County Council Roadworks Bulletin
for 08.02.24 -18.02.24
Glos. Highways have advised of the following road closure:
TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF B4479 RAILWAY LINE TO EBRINGTON PARISH BOUNDARY (BLOCKLEY PARISH) COTSWOLD DISTRICT
The B4479 Railway Line Road to Ebrington Parish Boundary, from its junction with Clay Lane to Top Orchard for a distance of approximately 150 metres. The reason for the closure is for telecommunication apparatus maintenance and repair works. The said road is expected to be closed between 09:30hrs and 15:30hrs each day, from the 4 th March 2024 until 5 th March 2024 only, or until the works have been completed, whichever is the later.
Pedestrian access to adjacent properties, and emergency access, will be maintained.
Glos. Highways have advised of the following road closure:
TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF 400521 CLAY LANE (BLOCKLEY PARISH) COTSWOLD DISTRICT
The 400521 Clay Lane Road, from its junction with Pudlicott Lane, to its junction with the B4479, for a distance of approximately 1265 metres. The reason for the closure is for telecommunication apparatus maintenance and repair works. The said road is expected to be closed between 09:30hrs and 15:30hrs each day from the 4 th March 2024 until 8 th March 2024 only or until the works have been completed, whichever is the later.
Pedestrian access to adjacent properties, and emergency access, will be maintained.
Glos. Highways have advised of the following road closure:
TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSURE OF B4479 STATION ROAD (BLOCKLEY PARISH)
Temporary closure of part of B4479 Station Road from outside the property known as ‘Wellacres Farm’ to outside the property known as ‘Longmeadow’ for a distance of approximately 887 metres. The reason for the closure is to carry out Level Crossing barrier maintenance and adjustment works. The road is expected to be closed from 23:00 on the 26th February 2024 until 05:00 on the 27th February 2024 only or until the works have been completed. For further information, please contact Gloucestershire Highways on 08000 514 514 or visit www.gloucestershire.gov.uk.
Alternative Route – as signed on site. Emergency access will be maintained. Pedestrian access will not be maintained for safety reasons.
Glos. Highways have advised of the following road closure:
• Clay Lane, Paxford
This road will be closed (as per the attached plan) from 04/03/2024 to 08/03/2024 to allow for blockage clearance work by Openreach.
Emergency and pedestrian access will be maintained.
If you should require further information please email streetworks@gloucestershire.gov.uk
Take a look at the latest 'Cotswold Roundup' from Cotswold District Council, they are launching a Housing Strategy Consultation and want to hear from residents!
Have your say here
Chipping Campden Library is launching a 'Share a Poem' group Every Friday 14.30-15.30 starting 23rd February.
*You don’t need to love poetry to love Share a Poem. *A Book Group without loads of reading. *A relaxing way of making new friends. *Poetry inspired conversations about life in general
For more details and to book take a look here
The January edition of 'Business Matters', news and info. for Cotswold District's business can viewed online here
Gloucestershire County Council Roadworks
A rolling programme of roadworks will take place in various areas, including several in and around Blockley.
Click here to see details
The November edition of Business Matters, news and info. for Cotswold District's business can viewed online here
The latest edition of THE VOICE magazine December 2023- January 2024 can viewed online here
JOB VACANCY: St George's Hall, Blockley, seeks a new Hall Manager. Part-time role, full details here
Gloucestershire Libraries
have a range of experiences for people of all ages and backgrounds as well as core offerings which happen on a weekly basis. Join others in a warm and welcoming space!
Take a look at the digital version of
What's On here
to find out about Book Clubs, Saturday Clubs, Christmas Craft Markets, Poetry Cafes and Christmas Crafts.
Do you love poetry? Have a passion to share it? We also have details of Gloucestershire Libraries Share a Poem initiative which they hope to extend to Moreton-in-Marsh library.

Cotswolds Food Network is hosting a FREE Christmas Community Event on 12th December at the Redesdale Hall, Moreton in Marsh 2-6pm
it includes Arts & Crafts, Circus Skills, a FREE raffle, disco and food & drink. For more information take a look here
Cotswolds Winter Holiday And Food (HAF) programme includes lots of activities including Forest School Days, Christmas Activities, Trips and Panto. Bookings open 4th December.
For more information take a look here
Advance Notice of Road Closure:
Pudlicott Lane, Chipping Campden
This road will be closed (as per the attached plan) from 09:30 to 15:30 on 02/02/2023 for BT pole testing work by Openreach.
Emergency and pedestrian access will be maintained.
If you should require further information please email streetworks@gloucestershire.gov.uk
Notification of Road closure :
Draycott Road from 22.01.24 - 24.01.24
see Map for details.
Emergency access will be maintained
Cotswold District Council has launched its budget consultation to gather views from as many residents and businesses as possible to help inform budget plans for the 2024/25 financial year. The consultation is open until midnight on Friday 8 December. All findings will be shared with councillors before they make decisions on the budget at a meeting of the Council in February 2024.
See the poster - click here
For more information on the budget consultation please visit: your.cotswold.gov.uk.
Gloucestershire County Council Roadworks Bulletin
for 19.10.23 - 29.10.23
Gloucestershire County Council Roadworks Bulletin
for 05.10.23 - 15.10.23
The October Edition of THE VOICE, parish magazine is available online here!
Advance notice of temporary road closure
Station Road, Blockley
This road will be closed (as per the attached plan) from 08:30 to 16:30 on 27/11/23 to allow for use of a crane to remove a dangerous tree by Chris Arnold Tree Surgery Ltd.
Emergency access will be maintained.
Gloucestershire County Council Roadworks Bulletin
for 21.09.23 - 01.10.23
NOTICE OF VACANCIES Blockley Parish Council.
Due to the resignation of 2 councillors we are looking for 2 new councillors.
We are a small, friendly and dedicated group who are passionate about keeping our parish beautiful and a great place to live. If you care about your community please consider giving a little time to help keep it a wonderful place to live!
For more details contact the Parish Clerk
Gloucestershire County Council Roadworks Bulletin
for 14.09.23 - 24.09.23
Would you like Solar Panels for your home?
Cotswold District Council has teamed up with MakeMyHouseGreen (MMHG) to launch Cotswold Home Solar to help Cotswold residents get solar panels on their homes. MMHG will be able to support you through the specification, purchase and operation of domestic solar panels, home storage batteries and electric vehicle chargers.
The Cotswold Home Solar scheme aims to give householders thinking about solar technology greater confidence and understanding when weighing up the options, with no sales pressure. If you're interested in learning more about Cotswold Home Solar, click on the link below.
Many residents are currently struggling with rising living costs. That’s why it’s important to know what help and support is available now – that could benefit you, a relative, friend or neighbour.
Cotswold District Council has a great Cost of Living hub full of useful links & advice
Cotswold District Council Roundup
September Issue
Gloucestershire County Council Roadworks Bulletin
for 07.09.230 - 17.09.23
Gloucestershire County Council
Gloucestershire Call for Sites - Gypsy, Roma, Traveller, Travelling Showpeople & Bargee communities.
For more information click here.
Gloucestershire County Council Roadworks Bulletin
for 31.08.23 - 09.10.23
Know Your Numbers Week 4th-10th September:
local drop-ins for blood pressure checks
Gloucestershire NHS is giving people the chance to drop in for blood pressure checks during 'Know Your Numbers Week', starting with 10am-3pm on Monday at The Cross in Gloucester, then Tewkesbury, Stroud, Cinderford, and Cheltenham.
Click here for a full list of days and venues.
GCC Adult Social Care Charging Policy Review - Opinions Invited
Gloucestershire County Council wants to hear the views and experiences of those who are affected by its Adult Social Care charging policy, which is under review. You can give your views using their online survey, which closes on 8th September.
Have your say on Gloucestershire’s economy
Residents and businesses are being invited by Gloucestershire County Council to give their views on what priorities they would like to see included in a new economic strategy for Gloucestershire. The consultation ends on 15th September.
Go to Survey
Gloucestershire County Council Roadworks Bulletin
for 24.08.23 - 03.09.23
THE VOICE Parish Magazine
September Issue
Gloucestershire County Council Roadworks Bulletin
for 17.08.23 - 27.08.23

Blockley Parish Council send HUGE congratulations to the organisers of PAXFEST who raised an amazing £8000 for local charities and had a lot of fun whilst doing it!
‘PAXFEST’Cotswold Village Music Festival raises £8000 for Local Charities
Nearly 500 people gathered at Paxford Village Green on Saturday 29th July to enjoy the music festival 'PaxFest'. Bands came from across the South to raise money for four charities in the area. The funky acid jazz band ‘Tunehead’ headlined, supported by acts that included ‘The Peas’ from Warwick, ‘Firewatchers' from Malvern and ‘Alex and the Wonderland' travelling from South London.
After morning showers, the sun emerged in the afternoon to entice people to the event. PaxFest was enjoyed by people of all ages and brought the 300-strong community of Paxford together along with visitors from nearby Blockley, Chipping Campden, Moreton-in-Marsh and Shipston. Geoff Bolam, local musician and organiser of PaxFest said, “We set out to create a proper music festival covering a range of musical genres, with talented artists playing some of their own material along with more familiar songs. I’m delighted by the success of PaxFest - it’s great to be able to support local charities, promote talented musicians and have a lot of fun at the same time!”
PaxFest was sponsored by 13 local business with local builders NJN Design and Build Ltd, Northcot Brick and the Co-op making substantial donations.
Four local charities will receive £2000 each. They are Katharine House Hospice in Moreton, North Cotswold Foodbank, Blockley Educational Trust and Paxford Village Hall.
Photo credits Antonia Deutsch

NEW BUS SERVICE! Community Connexions
There is a NEW bus service which offers a pre-bookable service into Moreton in Marsh or Stow on the World,
it is also available for Group Hire for clubs or special trips.
For more information click here
Cotswold District Council's Business Matters
June Newsletter
Cotswold Roundup - May
Click here for details
TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF 400533 SCHOOL LANE (Blockley Parish) Cotswold District
Effective from 22.04.23 - 02.06.23
URGENT ROAD CLOSURE B4035 – County Boundary to Craxfield House (Blockley and Ebrington Parishes)
Effective from 5th May for up to 5 days
Gloucestershire County Council Roadworks Bulletin for 20.04.23 - 30.04.23
Click here for details
Coronation Tea Party - Vicarage Garden
Join Rev. Dana Delap in the Vicarage Garden to hear the Coronation Bells ring 3.00-3.30pm Saturday 6th May Tea & Scones afterwards
Gloucestershire County Council Roadworks Bulletin for 20.04.23 - 30.04.23
Click here for details
Cotswold District Council Business Matters Newsletter
The April Edition of CDC Business Matters Newsletter is available here
April Cotswold Roundup
The April Edition of Cotswold Roundup from Cotswold District Council is available here
Interested in learning about a career in Woodlands or Forestry?
The Landworkers' Alliance and their partners are running various day- and overnight- tasters at working woodlands around Gloucestershire and Bristol. These events are designed to support underrepresented or underprivileged young people in the local area. The funded days are an opportunity for 18-28 year olds to explore forestry work and woodland management. No prior experience of forestry work is required. A small travel bursary is available. For more information please click here
A consultation on division boundaries for Gloucestershire has begun!
Today is the start of a 10-week public consultation inviting proposals for new council divisions and division boundaries for Gloucestershire.
If you represent a local organisation or community group have your say via the consultation portal
Gloucestershire Mentoring Programme is doing valuable work with young girls and those who identify as girls to help support and mentor them through life's challenges. This wonderful initiative is seeking new volunteer mentors who are interested in working with young people so that the next generation have the opportunities they deserve.If you are interested in becoming a mentor they have a full training programme.
Here is their March issue update
Gloucestershire County Council Roadworks Bulletin for 26.03.23 - 02.04.23 complete with a dynamic map, enabling drivers across the county to keep up to date with all the roadworks in their area
Emergency Road Closure notification 400759 ROSE BANK TO WAR MEMORIAL PAXFORD (BLOCKLEY PARISH) COTSWOLD DISTRICT This Notice comes into force on the 22nd March 2023 and will continue for up to 21 days
The latest issue of Cotswold Business Matters Newsletter from Cotswold District Council is available here
Gloucestershire County Council Roadworks Bulletin for 17th - 26th March 2023 complete with a dynamic map, enabling drivers across the county to keep up to date with all the roadworks in their area

PUBLIC CONSULTATION
HABERDASHERS, BELL LANE, BLOCKLEY
Following discussion with Blockley Parish Council and District councillor Sue Jepson, IMRE Property Developments invite residents to a public consultation event to view the detailed development plans for the proposed residential development at: Haberdashers, Bell Lane, Blockley
Notifcation of Road Closure : School Lane, Blockley
This road will be closed (as per the attached plan) from 22/05/23 to 02/06/23 to allow for sewer repair work by Severn Trent Water
Gloucestershire County Council Roadworks Bulletin for 9th - 19th March 2023 complete with a dynamic map, enabling drivers across the county to keep up to date with all the roadworks in their area
GLOUCESTERSHIRE LOCAL RESILIENCE FORUM has a useful booklet which provides information for residents on dealing with various emergency situations such as flooding, extreme weather conditions, loss of power. Download a copy now and keep it handy, it could save your life!
YOUR VOTE IS YOUR VOICE!
Residents will need photo ID to vote at local elections on 4 May. Make sure your voice is heard.
For more information check here.
Gloucestershire County Council Roadworks Bulletin for 2nd March - 12th March 2023 complete with a dynamic map, enabling drivers across the county to keep up to date with all the roadworks in their area
Advance notification of road closure: TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF B4479 LOWER STREET UPDATED DATES OF CLOSURE *** Please be advised that this closure has been delayed and will now run from 13/03/23 to 31/03/23. All other details remain the same ***(BLOCKLEY PARISH) The reason for the closure is to undertake wall repairs. The road is expected to be closed from the only or until the works have been completed, whichever is the later
For the February issue of The Voice Magazine, Clare Turner, Chair of Blockley Parish Council has contributed this article in which she updates residents on the work of BPC and in particular the much needed planned future Highways repairs which are scheduled
The latest issue of Cotswold Business Matters Newsletter from Cotswold District Council is available here
UPDATE ON ROAD CLOSURE:
*** Unfortunately due to issues on site, these works have been delayed and will now finish on 03/03/23. All other details remain the same ***
• Greenway Road, Blockley
This road will be closed (as per the attached plan) from 06/02/23 to allow for water main replacement work by Thames Water.
Emergency and pedestrian access will be maintained.
If you should require further information please email streetworks@gloucestershire.gov.uk
The Robin
The Robin is a rural transport service that’s being piloted – so the more it’s used – and the more feedback you can send to GCC who are managing the service – the more it’s likely that the service will be retained and improved to better meet needs and serve members of the community who may have difficulty accessing transport. For more information take a look here
Please feel free to let me parishclerk@blockley.org know your views and experience, heading your email Robin feedback (which I can pass on) or of course you can contact Gloucestershire County Council (GCC) directly