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Shoppers seek donkey for bag help
Villagers in Gloucestershire are trying to raise money to buy a donkey – to help them get their shopping home. Parts of Chalford, near Stroud, are so steep that residents cannot drive their cars up the narrow paths to the…
Rooksmoor Hill Closure – New Dates
This road will be closed from its junction with the A46 Bath Road to its junction with Bowl Hill from 26th March 2008 to 27th March 2008. This is to allow for essential tree work to be carried out by…
Proposed Post Office Closure
Woodchester Parish Council was saddened and concerned by the recent announcement that South Woodchester Post Office in is likely to close, as this may have a significant impact on many aspects of village life. We applaud and support the actions…
Would You Like To Be A Parish Councillor?
In May, the existing Parish Council reaches the end of its four year term of office and a new one will be elected. There will be seven available unpaid positions. It’s probable that some of the current Councillors will stand…
Street Lighting
After consultation with village residents the Parish Council has decided to go ahead with the county council’s proposed move to part-night street lighting. During the spring some of the street lighting in the parish will be upgraded to allow it…