On the Gotherington Parish Council website you will find the latest agenda and minutes for council meetings, along with local news about planning, roads and much more.
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News
February 2025
Gretton Road, Gotherington
The roads above will be closed (as per the attached plan) from 03/02/25 08.00 to 05/02/25 17.30.
This road closure is required by Severn Trent Water to carry out a Fire Hydrant Chamber rebuild in this location. Emergency and Pedestrian access will be maintained throughout. (Please note STW have been advised that the diversion route shown on the attached plan is not suitable, and will be rerouted onto roads of the same classification as that being closed)
If you require any further information regarding this closure, please contact Gloucestershire Highways on 08000 514 514.
December 2024
Ashmead Drive, Gotherington
The road above will be closed (as per the attached plan) from 16/12/24 08.00 to 20/12/24 17.00.
This road closure is required for Developer-led works to the site access in this location. Residential, Emergency and Pedestrian access will be maintained throughout.
If you require any further information regarding this closure, please contact Gloucestershire Highways on 08000 514 514.
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Church Road, Woolstone
The road above will be closed (as per the attached plan) from 02/12/24 08.00 to 20/12/24 17.00.
This road closure is required by Wales & West Utilities to carry out Gas Mains renewal works in this location. Residential, Emergency and Pedestrian access will be maintained throughout.
If you require any further information regarding this closure, please contact Gloucestershire Highways on 08000 514 514.
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October 2024
The Parish Council is conducting a survey into mobile phone coverage.
If you’re interested in helping us improve the local coverage please look at this page.
Gotherington Mobile Signal Survey
September 2024
Church Road, Woolstone
The road above will be closed (as per the attached plan) from 02/12/24 08.00 to 20/12/24 17.00.
This road closure is required by Wales & West Utilities to carry out Gas Mains renewal works in this location. Residential, Emergency and Pedestrian access will be maintained throughout.
If you require any further information regarding this closure, please contact Gloucestershire Highways on 08000 514 514.
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Residents’ views on crime in Gloucestershire
Information by Design (IbyD) is a market and social research company who are conducting the survey on behalf of the OPCC and are members of the Market Research Society (MRS) and abide by the MRS Code of Conduct.
To ensure we speak with residents from across Gloucestershire we are again contacting all Parish Councils within the County to ask if you would kindly share the details of this survey with members of the Parish Council and with residents in the Parish.
The survey can be completed online by using this link: www.ibyd.com/glosopcc
This link can also be shared on your website and social media channels if you use them. The online survey is accessible to all but if there is anybody who is unable to complete the survey online please let me know and I will send a paper copy for them to complete and return to us.
August 2024
The Village Hall and RRB carpark will be closed for resurfacing on the Tuesday 27th and Wednesday 28th August 2024.
Please note that the carpark resurfacing will be extended until the weekend, Thank you for your understanding while the work is being carried out.
Thank you for your understanding.
Please be advised of the following temporary road closure:
Gretton Road, Gotherington
The road above will be closed (as per the attached plan) on 21/08/24 (08.00 – 17.00)
This road closure is required by Severn Trent Water to repair/replace a defective Manhole Cover and Frame in this location. Emergency and Pedestrian access to be maintained.
If you require any further information regarding this closure, please contact Gloucestershire Highways on 08000 514 514.
August 2023
Gotherington Parish Council meeting moved from 7pm on Tuesday 08th August 2023, to 7pm on Tuesday 15th August 2023.
July 2023
Road Closure Extended – Gotherington Lane
There has been an extension to the road closure period, it is now expected to be closed from the 24/07/23 to the 10/09/23.
Please visit one.network for live roadwork updates.
Gotherington Lane closure 24-July-2023 to 10-Sept-2023
Borough Councillors Report July 2023
Please click the link to see an update from Gotherington’s Borough Coucillors: Cheryl Agg & Nigel Adcock.
Borough Councillors report – July23
Road Closure – Delayed by 1 week – Gotherington Lane
The road above will now be closed (as per the attached plan) from 08.00 24/07/23 to 15.00 20/08/23:- Gotherington Lane Closed 24-Jul-23 to 20-Aug-23
This road closure is required for Developer-led S278 Carriageway improvement works in this location. Emergency and Pedestrian access will be maintained.
If you require any further information regarding this closure, please contact Gloucestershire Highways on 08000 514 514.
May 2023
Gloucestershire Highways – ‘Report It’ webpage link
Please be see the link to Gloucestershire Highways REPORT IT webpage. You can use this link report potholes/other highways issues. Please also feel free to contact Gotherington Parish Council clerk so that the local Councillors are alerted to any issues.
https://www.gloucestershire.gov.uk/highways/roads/your-highways-report-it/
Gotherington Lane Road Closure
The road above will be closed (as per the attached plan) from 08.00 17/07/23 to 15.00 13/08/23:- Gotherington Lane Closed 17-Jul-23 to 13-Aug-23
This road closure is required for Developer-led S278 Carriageway improvement works in this location. Emergency and Pedestrian access will be maintained.
If you require any further information regarding this closure, please contact Gloucestershire Highways on 08000 514 514.
Extension to Footpath Closure
The section of footpath from The Butts to Longfurlong will remain closed until the 27-December-2023. Please see links to Map and Closure Extension Notice.
AGO12 Closure Map
SoS Extension Notice Site
April 2023
Road Closures
U40353 Gotherington Fields – from its junction with the A435 to its junction with Bozard Lane
The road is expected to be closed from 08:00 on 9 May 2023 until 18:00 on 11 May 2023 (or until the works have been completed).
The reason for the closure is for a water hydrant renewal.
Gotherington Road, Gretton
The road above will be closed (as per the attached plan) from 08:00 on the 14 May 2023 until 17:00 on the 16 June 2023
This road closure is required by Severn Trent Water to install a new water connection in this location. Emergency and Pedestrian access will be maintained.
If you require any further information regarding either of these two road closures, please contact Gloucestershire Highways on 08000 514 514.
January 2023
How can the Bishop’s Cleeve council improve walking and cycling facilities in Bishop’s Cleeve
Those who travel in and around Bishop’s Cleeve are invited to let the council know what would help them to walk and cycle in the area.
The council has committed to creating a 26-mile cycle spine, running from Stroud to Bishop’s Cleeve, via Gloucester and Cheltenham.
In order to maximise the benefits of this segregated cycle route, the council wants to ensure cycle facilities in Bishop’s Cleeve help people to link up with the new route.
Feedback will help the council to understand the challenges and opportunities, and inform a strategy that will enable us to bid for funding to make improvements.
An online survey will allow residents to provide comments on cycling in the area and use a map to pinpoint where facilities can be improved.
To take part and have your say, visit https://haveyoursaygloucestershire.uk.engagementhq.com/local-cycling-and-walking-infrastructure-plans-engagement.
The survey will run from Friday 20 January until Friday 17 February.
There will also be events where residents will be able to talk to officers, suggest improvements that should be made, and find out more about cycling in their area. The next event will be:
- Online event between 6pm and 7pm on Thursday 9 February – visit gloucestershire.gov.uk/LCWIP for more information
Cllr David Gray, Cabinet member for the environment at Gloucestershire County Council, said: “The cycle spine is an important part of the council’s commitment to tackling the climate emergency and creating a Greener Gloucestershire.
“As part of this, we need to ensure that communities have suitable facilities to link them to this new cycle route.
“I’d encourage residents in Bishop’s Cleeve to let us know how we can improve facilities in their area.”
November 2022
The Playpark project was recently completed with the new equipment and surfacing hugely enhancing the usability of the area. Many thanks to the Parent Consultation Group and all that contributed to the development of the Playpark.
October 2022
After a complete refurbishment over the last couple of months we are delighted to announce that the Tennis Courts are back open again.
The upgraded Courts can be booked via the booking tab on the Clubspark website https://clubspark.Lta.org.uk/GotheringtonTennisClub/
Your booking will be confirmed via email which will also contain your 6 digit code. Simply enter your code at the new electronic gate to gain access at your allotted time.
12th September 2022
As a mark of respect for Her Late Majesty The Queen, and in accordance with Operation London Bridge; September’s Parish Council Meeting is cancelled.
25th August 2022
The Parish Council has seen a number of changes in recent months, including the departure of the Clerk. The Council has reverted back to this WordPress website which better suits the Parish needs. However it is going to take awhile to update.
Councillors are still available either directly via their email addresses shown at Councillors – Gotherington Parish Council or you can send a message to the Clerk or the Chair via the Contact Forms Contact the Clerk – Gotherington Parish Council or Contact the Chair – Gotherington Parish Council
Previous News
- 24th November 2021 Gotherington Post Office – The Post Office will reopen from Monday to Friday from 26th November
- 26th October Gotherington Fields, Gotherington – Bozard Lane will be closed from 08.00 13/12/21 – 17.00 15/12/21
- 6th October 2021 Gloucestershire County Council will close part of Gretton Road from its junction with Manor Lane to outside the property know
as Gorse Green Cottage for a distance of approximately 50 metres. The reason for the closure is for a new water connection for a development
site. The road is expected to be closed from 08:00 on 8th November 2021 until 17:00 on 12th November 2021 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. - 18th August 2021 The Cinnamon Trust is the national charity whose wonderful volunteers help people over retirement age and those in the latter stages of a terminal illness by offering all kinds of free pet care. We urgently need additional dog walking volunteers to support a resident of Gotherington and their adorable dog who would love some additional walks, so hoped that the parish council may be able to help us to promote our need for volunteers in the village. Registered Charity No: 1134680 Apply to : appeals@cinnamon.org.uk
- 16th August 2021 Road Closure Cleeve Road (Note the previous road closure planned in August has been postponed – this is a new temporary closure)
- Gloucestershire County Council intend to make an order under the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 (as amended) to temporarily close part of the C95
Cleeve Road from its junction with Gretton Road to its junction with Pullen Court for a distance of approximately 70 metres.
The reason for the closure is to enable access to an underground structure for cable renewal.
The road is expected to be closed from 18:00 to 06:00 (nights only) from the 20th September 2021 until the 27th September 2021 - 19th July 2021 Post Office Closure
- Gotherington Post Office will be temporarily closed from the 22nd July. See information as follows:
- Consultation Hub – Gotherington GL52 9EW
5th July 2021 New Community Hall – Gotherington Lane
Bishops Cleeve Parish Council have devised a plan for a new community hall at Homelands
To comment on the plans, visit: https://publicaccess.tewkesbury.gov.uk/online-applications and search for 21/00638/FUL and 21/00639/ADV.
- 21/00638/FUL: Erection of a community building with associated development and signage. | Homelands Community Building Gotherington Lane Bishops Cleeve
- 21/00639/ADV: Silver lettering to front of building ‘Homelands Community Centre’. | Homelands Community Building Gotherington Lane Bishops Cleeve
21st June 2021 Hedges & Overgrowth blocking footpaths
We often receive complaints about this issue. Please ensure your hedges and trees are cut back from footpaths and clear weeds from outside your property. Please report issues to https://www.gloucestershire.gov.uk/highways/roads/your-highways-report-it/
15th June 2021 Community Governance Review
Tewkesbury Borough Council is conducting a boroughwide Community Governance Review. The purpose of the review is to enable the council to consider what, if any, changes are needed to parish arrangements. The council has published its Terms of Reference for the review, which can either be viewed at www.tewkesbury.gov.uk/community-governance-reviews or alternatively, at the Council Offices, Gloucester Road, Tewkesbury, Glos, GL20 5TT, by prior appointment. The council is conducting the initial consultation stage of the review and welcomes representations from any person or body who may wish to comment or make proposals on any aspect of the matters within the review. The initial consultation stage will run from 15 June 2021 to 15 September 2021
14th May 2021 Become a Parish Councillor and protect and enhance your community – The Council urgently needs 3 new members
Please contact the Clerk – clerk@gotheringtonparishcouncil.org.uk if you are interested in becoming a Councillor for Gotherington Parish. The Council has a number of projects to take forward with ample funding but needs active council members to drive these forward. The Parish is under constant attack from developers and needs members with planning knowledge or interest.
14th May 2021 Gotherington Lane, Bishops Cleeve
The road above will be closed from 08.00 14/07/2021 to 17.00 16/07/2021 for Carriageway patching and repair works by Ringway/GCC. If you require any further information regarding this closure please contact Gloucestershire Highways on 08000 514514.
- The Meadow Inquiry has concluded. The Inspector has allowed permission for the development of further housing. This decision is being challenged by Tewkesbury Borough Council as of 2 March 2021
- The Ministry of Defence (MOD) has confirmed that it is developing plans for a new programme of investment in its site in Ashchurch … for more information click here
- Cotswold homes are looking to build 105 new homes, including 42 affordable homes on the Bishops Cleeve allotments on the A435.
- Tewkesbury Borough Council Press Release : UK Parliamentary general election – Thursday 12 December 2019
- Notice of Election for Tewkesbury Constituency
- Notice of Election Parish Council: Election of Councillors for the Parish Council
- Notice of Election Borough Council : Election of Councillors for the Borough Ward – Cleeve Hill
- Revised GPC Facebook Page – you can like the page here to keep updated with PC business and events.
- Expression of Interest S106 Funds from Persimmon and Centaur Developments. See the results Here
About Us
Gotherington Parish Council are the local council and provide the first tier of administration for Gotherington and the surrounding environs. The council is the first point of contact for anyone concerned with a community issue. The council is a democratically elected local authority consisting of a maximum of 9 Councillors and a Clerk.
The council consists of volunteer Councillors who are elected for a four year term. The role of the Parish Clerk is the only paid role.
The council is funded via a precept and by renting out council assets e.g. use of buildings, sport facilities, etc. To book the Rex Rhodes Building (RRB) or the Pavilion or the upper or lower playing pitches.
To make a booking please email us at: bookings@gotheringtonparishcouncil.org.uk
To book one of the two tennis courts use the following link: https://tennis.gotheringtonparishcouncil.org.uk
The council raises revenue to help meet the parish spending requirements by issuing a ‘precept’. This is the total amount to be raised through the council tax from all the dwellings within the parish area. The ‘precept’ is converted into an amount per council tax band and this forms part of the council tax bill.
More general information can be found that the link below.