Ruspidge & Soudley Parish Council Annual Parish Meeting 2024

Ruspidge

20

March 2024

Ruspidge & Soudley Parish Council
Annual Parish Meeting

At Ruspidge Memorial Hall 7pm on 14th May 2024

This is a PUBLIC MEETING and all residents of the Parish are invited

Agenda

1. Acceptance of apologies for absence.

2. ELECTION OF THE CHAIRMAN. Nominate and second the candidate, for office of the Chairman.

3. DECLARATION OF OFFICE FORMS– Members to complete and sign Declaration of office forms, to be collected by the Clerk.

4. REGISTER OF INTERESTS FORMS– Members to complete and sign Register of Interest Forms, to be collected by the Clerk.

5. APPOINTMENTS OF THE COUNCIL. Vice Chairman of the Council. Hon Treasurer of the Council. Internal Auditor of the Council.

6. APPOINT REPRESENTATIVES OF THE COUNCIL. Ruspidge Memorial Hall, Soudley Village Hall, Parish planning considerations & site inspection panel, Parish Snow Wardens, Parish Highways, Wreath laying on Remembrance Day at Cinderford & Soudley.

7. Acceptance of the Minutes of the Annual Parish Meeting held on the 9th of May, 2023.

8. To receive the Report of the Chair of the Council.

9. The Financial Report year ending 31st March, 2024.

To consider any other matter for the benefit of the Parish.

Roadworks Bulletin 15/03/2024

Ruspidge & Soudley

15

March 2024

Ruspidge & Soudley. Highways Gloucestershire Road Works Bulletin. 14th March to 20th March 2024.

https://www.gloucestershire.gov.uk/highways/roads/roadworks/

Subscribe to GCC Highways to receive your own copy.

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Roadworks Bulletin 8/03/2024

Ruspidge & Soudley

08

March 2024

Ruspidge & Soudley. Highways Gloucestershire Road Works Bulletin. 7th March to 17th March 2024.

https://www.gloucestershire.gov.uk/highways/roads/roadworks/

Subscribe to GCC Highways to receive your own copy.

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Roadworks Bulletin 4/03/2024

Ruspidge & Soudley

04

March 2024

Ruspidge & Soudley. Highways Gloucestershire Road Works Bulletin. 29th February to 20th March 2024.

https://www.gloucestershire.gov.uk/highways/roads/roadworks/

Subscribe to GCC Highways to receive your own copy.

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Soudley Top Rd Post Box

Soudley

01

March 2024

Post Box Soudley Top Road

Due to the recent removal by the Royal Mail of the post box along Top Road, Soudley, the Parish Council with the support of GCC Cllr. Beki Hoyland has requested a replacement, we have received the following confirmation from Royal Mail:

'I am pleased to advise that we are already in the process of arranging for a replacement post box to be installed within the Village. We have recently liaised with the Royal Mail Collections Team who have approved this request that was originally received from a local resident.

The approximate timeline for the installation to be completed is between 24-258 weeks assuming everything runs smoothly.'


Road Works Bulletin 23rd February 2024

Ruspidge & Soudley

23

February 2024

Ruspidge & Soudley. Highways Gloucestershire Road Works Bulletin. 22nd February to 3rd March 2024.

https://www.gloucestershire.gov.uk/highways/roads/roadworks/

Subscribe to GCC Highways to receive your own copy.

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Road Works Bulletin 15/01/2024

Ruspidge & Soudley

16

February 2024

Ruspidge & Soudley. Highways Gloucestershire Road Works Bulletin. 15th February to 25th February 2024.

https://www.gloucestershire.gov.uk/highways/roads/roadworks/

Subscribe to GCC Highways to receive your own copy.

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Road Works Bulletin 6th February 2024

Ruspidge & Soudley

06

February 2024

Ruspidge & Soudley. Highways Gloucestershire Road Works Bulletin. 1st February to 11th February 2024.

https://www.gloucestershire.gov.uk/highways/roads/roadworks/

Subscribe to GCC Highways to receive your own copy.

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Road Works Bulletin 25th January 2024

Ruspidge & Soudley

25

January 2024

Ruspidge & Soudley. Highways Gloucestershire Road Works Bulletin. 25th January to 2nd February 2024.

https://www.gloucestershire.gov.uk/highways/roads/roadworks/

Subscribe to GCC Highways to receive your own copy.

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Gloucestershire Carers Hub

Ruspidge & Soudley

25

January 2024

Gloucestershire Carers Hub Winter Newsletter

To view please click: Winter Newsletter - Gloucestershire Carers Hub

Play Rangers In February

Ruspidge & Soudley

25

January 2024

Play Rangers Gloucestershire is back at Ruspidge recreation ground on Tuesday 13th February.

10 am to 4pm

Road Works Bulletin 12/01/2024

Ruspidge & Soudley

12

January 2024

Ruspidge & Soudley. Highways Gloucestershire Road Works Bulletin. 11th January to 21st January 2024.

https://www.gloucestershire.gov.uk/highways/roads/roadworks/

Subscribe to GCC Highways to receive your own copy.

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Speed Watch Report Oct - Dec 2023

Ruspidge & Soudley

11

January 2024

October - December 2023 Speed Watch Report

Road Works Bulletin 5/01/2024

Ruspidge & Soudley

05

January 2024

Ruspidge & Soudley. Highways Gloucestershire Road Works Bulletin. 1st January to 14th January 2024.

https://www.gloucestershire.gov.uk/highways/roads/roadworks/

Subscribe to GCC Highways to receive your own copy.

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Flood Alert 2nd January

Ruspidge & Soudley

02

January 2024

FLOOD ALERT CINDERFORD BROOK

A Flood Alert has been issued by the Environment Agency.

Flood Alert in force: Rivers in the Forest of Dean.
Flooding is possible for: River Lyd and Cinderford Brook.

River levels are rising at the Parkend river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall.
Consequently, flooding of property, roads and farmland is expected.
We expect flooding to affect low lying land and roads adjacent to the river from Gloucester to Chepstow. Other locations that may be affected include Westbury and Lydney.
Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.

Road Works Bulletin 15/12/2023

Ruspidge & Soudley

15

December 2023

Ruspidge & Soudley. Highways Gloucestershire Road Works Bulletin. 14th December to 24th December 2023.

https://www.gloucestershire.gov.uk/highways/roads/roadworks/

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Road Works Bulletin 7/12/2023

Ruspidge & Soudley

07

December 2023

Ruspidge & Soudley. Highways Gloucestershire Road Works Bulletin. 7th December to 17th December 2023.

https://www.gloucestershire.gov.uk/highways/roads/roadworks/

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Road Works Bulletin 30/11/2023

Ruspidge & Soudley

30

November 2023

Ruspidge & Soudley. Highways Gloucestershire Road Works Bulletin. 30th December to 10th December 2023.

https://www.gloucestershire.gov.uk/highways/roads/roadworks/

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Ruspidge / Soudley Rd Is Now Open

Ruspidge & Soudley

29

November 2023

Ruspidge & Soudley Road Now Open

Highways Gloucestershire has informed us that the Ruspidge / Soudley Road repairs have now been completed and the road is now open.

Road Works Bulletin 23/11/2023

Ruspidge & Soudley

23

November 2023

Ruspidge & Soudley. Highways Gloucestershire Road Works Bulletin. 23th November to 3rd December 2023.

https://www.gloucestershire.gov.uk/highways/roads/roadworks/

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Road Works Bulletin 16/11/2023

Ruspidge & Soudley

16

November 2023

Ruspidge & Soudley. Highways Gloucestershire Road Works Bulletin. 16th November to 26th November 2023.

https://www.gloucestershire.gov.uk/highways/roads/roadworks/

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Ruspidge/Soudley Road Closure Update

Ruspidge & Soudley Road Closuer Update

13

November 2023

Ruspidge Road update:

At present there is a risk is too high to open the road even under traffic lights, the depth of the hole and how close to the centre line would prohibit us from agreeing to allow passage again and further we would need to re-close the road to carry out the repairs.

We have had receipt of the Geo reports which have confirmed this is not a large scale sink hole and would appear to have been some washout from the STW leak a few weeks prior to the hole appearing. Obviously we will keep private our dealing with STW regrading this and will carry out the repairs to reopen the road as soon as possible and no their has been no hinderance from them regarding the survey works or any other issues with them here.

We have plant booked for the repairs to start at the end of this month for a two week period following this the road will be reopened. While the road is closed we will be carrying out some additional works during the two weeks.

The site will be inspected by the Geo team ongoing until they are happy there is no additional movement following the re-opening of the road.

With regard to the road to Littledean this is not the official diversion route but I do understand that local are using this route, with this in mind we have added Sutton road to the winter maintenance plan so will be treated every time we call a salt run. When Ruspidge road is back open Sutton road will be removed from the list of roads treated.

From Highways Gloucestershire.

Remembrance Service 2023 Soudley 2:00 p.m.

Soudley Memorial

12

November 2023

Soudley Remembrance Service 2023.

The Service will be held at the Soudley Memorial on Sunday, 12th November, 2023.

Starting at 2:00 p.m.

Road Works Bulletin 10th November

Ruspidge & Soudley

10

November 2023

Ruspidge & Soudley. Road Works Bulletin. 09th November to 19th November 2023.

https://www.gloucestershire.gov.uk/highways/roads/roadworks/

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Road Works Bulletin 3/11/2023

Ruspidge & Soudley

03

November 2023

Ruspidge & Soudley. Road Works Bulletin. 26th October to 5th November 2023.

https://www.gloucestershire.gov.uk/highways/roads/roadworks/

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Road Works Bulletin 26/10/2023

Ruspidge & Soudley

27

October 2023

Ruspidge & Soudley. Road Works Bulletin. 26th October to 5th November 2023.

https://www.gloucestershire.gov.uk/highways/roads/roadworks/

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Road Works Bulletin 19-10-2023

Ruspidge & Soudley

19

October 2023

Ruspidge & Soudley. Road Works Bulletin. 19th October to 29th October 2023.

https://www.gloucestershire.gov.uk/highways/roads/roadworks/

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VAS Report July - Sept 2023

Ruspidge & Soudley

11

October 2023

VAS report for Buckshaft Rd, Ruspidge Rd and Soudley.

July - Sept 2023.

Road Works Bulletin 05/10/2023

Ruspidge

05

October 2023

Ruspidge & Soudley. Road Works Bulletin. 5th October to 15th October 2023.

https://www.gloucestershire.gov.uk/highways/roads/roadworks/

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Roadworks Bulletin 28/09/2023

Ruspidge & Soudley

28

September 2023

Ruspidge & Soudley. Road Works Bulletin. 28th September to 8th October 2023.

https://www.gloucestershire.gov.uk/highways/roads/roadworks/

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Road Works Bulletin 022/09/2023

Ruspidge & Soudley

22

September 2023

Ruspidge & Soudley. Road Works Bulletin. 14th September to 24th September 2023.

https://www.gloucestershire.gov.uk/highways/roads/roadworks/

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Road Works Bulletin 15/09/2023

Ruspidge & Soudley

15

September 2023

Ruspidge & Soudley. Road Works Bulletin. 14th September to 24th September 2023.

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Dementia Action Alliance Events

Various

01

September 2023

COMMUNITY EVENTS COLLATED BY THE FOREST OF DEAN DEMENTIA ACTION ALLIANCE SEPTEMBER 2023

MON 4TH

2.00 SINGING FOR THE BRAIN

The Main PlaceCOLEFORD

GL16 8RH

01452 525222

TUE 5TH

10.30 INDOOR ACTIVE GAMES

ST BRIAVELS The Assembly Rooms

GL15 6TG

01594 530890

WED 6TH

10.00-1.00 CARER CAFÉ

THE WESLEY 7 Belle Vue RdCINDERFORD

GL14 2AA

07971 303958

10.30-12.30 COFFEE MORNING

COLEFORDGreat Oaks Hospice

GL16 8QE

01594 841964

10.30MUSIC MEMORY CAFÉ

The Main PlaceCOLEFORD

GL16 8RH

07921 842407

Join us for a short concert of live music in a relaxed setting followed by a time for a Sing Along.

Our Music Memory Cafes are particularly for those living with Dementia or memory loss, along with family & friends. REFRESHMENTS PROVIDED FREE ENTRY

LydneySTARTS SEPT2nd WEDNESDAY EACH MONTHThe OLD TOWN HALL High St GL15 5DY

Cinderford4th WEDNESDAY EACHThe WESLEYBelle Vue Road GL14 2AB

DOORS OPEN 10.30 -12 noon AMPLE PARKING

2.00 MEMORY CAFÉ

SEDBURY The Village Hall

NP16 7AG

07522 178639

THU 7TH

10.30 PARKINSON’S CAFÉ

Belfry HotelBroad StLITTLEDEAN

GL14 3JS

01594 827858

PARISH LUNCH (over 50’s)

WOODCROFT The Christian Centre

NP16 7PZ

07369 226546

SAT 9TH

11.00 POP-UP FARMERS MARKET

The Village Hall MINSTERWORTH

GL2 8JH

07546 497203

MON 11TH

11.30 VIRTUAL MEMORY CAFÉ

gloucestershire@alzheimers.org.uk

ZOOM

07784 298689

TIME CHANGE

2.00 SING 2 REMEMBER

LYDNEYThe Community Centre

GL15 5AT

07966627840

TUE 12th

2.00-4.00 MEMORY CAFÉ

The Baptist Church HallCOLEFORD

GL16 8AJ

07391 099169

WED 13th

10.00-1.00 CARER CAFÉ

COLEFORDBicky’s Cafe

GL16 8RG

07971 303958

10.30 MEMORY CAFÉ

St James Community HallBREAM

GL15 6HB

07907 024004

10.30MUSIC MEMORY CAFÉ

LYDNEY The Old Town Hall

GL15 5DY

07790 560887

2.00 MEMORY CAFÉ

The Community CentreLYDNEY

GL15 5AT

07976 829971

NEW

5.00 -7.30 FOD DEMENTIA CHOIR

COLEFORD The Baptist Church

GL16 8AJ

07971 555576

THU 14th

1.00-3.00 CARER CAFÉ

Doctors Surgery STAUNTON

GL19 3RB

07971 303958

MON 18th

2.00 SINGING FOR THE BRAIN

The Main PlaceCOLEFORD

GL16 8RH

07784 298689

TUE 19th

10.30 INDOOR ACTIVE GAMES

ST BRIAVELS The Assembly Rooms

GL15 6TG

01594 530950

WED20th

10.00-12.00 GRAND OPENING

Orchard Trust Upper Stowfield LYDBROOK

GL17 9PP

01594 860615

10.30 MUSIC MEMORY CAFÉ

ST BRIAVELS The Assembly Rooms

GL15 6TG

07966 627840

12.30-2.30 FAMILY FUN DAY

St James Community HallBREAM

GL15 6HB

07854 064249

THU 21ST

10.30 COFFEE MORNING

LYDNEY St Mary’s Church

GL15 5TL

01594 842321

MON 25th

11.30 VIRTUAL MEMORY CAFÉ

gloucestershire@alzheimers.org.uk

ZOOM

07784 298689

TIME CHANGE

2.00 SING 2 REMEMBER

The Community CentreLYDNEY

GL15 5AT

07966627840

WED 27TH

10.30 MUSIC MEMORY CAFÉ

CINDERFORD The Wesley 7 Belle Vue Rd

GL14 2AA

07790 560887

NEW

5.00 -7.30 FOD DEMENTIA CHOIR

The Baptist ChurchCOLEFORD

GL16 8AJ

07971 555576

THU 28TH

10.30 GENTLE SENSORY WALK

LYDBROOK Orchard Trust Upper Stowfield

GL17 9PP

01594 860615

11.00-12.00 COFFEE MORNING

Rising Sun Community Pub WOODGROFT

NP16 7HY

01291 630888

SAT 30TH

10.00-1.00 FAMILY FUN DAY

CINDERFORDSt Stephen’s Belle Vue Rd

GL14 2AA

01594 822286

FOD DEMENTIA

SOFT LAUNCH 13TH SEPTEMBER (then fortnightly)The Baptist ChurchCOLEFORD GL16 8AJ07971 555576

WEEKLY EVENTS

LOCATION

RING

MON

10.00-12.004C For Carers

TELEPHONE Andy Morgan-Watts For Location

07931 842407

10.00-12.00 COMMUNITY HUB

Memorial Hall 45 Ruspidge RdRUSPIDGE

GL14 3AE

07494 267441

10.30 COMMUNITY WALK

CINDERFORD Meet @ Foxes Bridge Ct

GL14 2LJ

01594 825314

10.30 COMMUNITY WALK

Meet @ Crown Lane PARKEND

GL15 4JE

01594 562541

10.30 ACTIVE BALANCE

WOOLASTON Village Hall

GL15 6SU

01549 812447

11.00 COMMUNITY HUB

Sixteen Community CafeCOLEFORD

GL16 6BA

01594 835954

12.00 FRIENDSHIP GROUP

VariousLocations around the Forest

Julie

07790 560887

2.00 GENTLE EXERCISE

The Village Hall SEDBURY

NP16 7AG

07522 178639

2.00 FRIENDSHIP CLUB

BREAM West Dean Centre

GL15 6JW

01594 563456

TUE

10.00 COMMUNITY HUB CAFÉ

The Sedbury Village Hall SEDBURY

NP16 7AG

07522 178639

10.30 COMMUNITY WALK

MITCHELDEAN Meet @Well Wisher Café

GL17 0SL

07899 664916

10.30 COURTYARD CAFÉ

The Assembly Rooms ST BRIAVELS

GL15 6TG

01594 530950

10.30 COMMUNITY WALK

STAUNTONVillage Hall

GL16 8NX

01594 562340

11.00-2.00 DIVERSE LEAP

CANDI Drop-in Centre CINDERFORD

GL14 2RT

07776 355200

12.00 MIXED SKITTLES

TELEPHONE Julie Kingston For Location

07790 560887

12.00 LUNCH CLUB

The Victoria Centre LYDNEY

GL15 5DG

01594 843418

2.00 CLUB CONNECT

BROADWELL Football Club

GL16 7BE

01594 812447

2.00 COMMUNITY WALK

Meet @Assembly Rooms ST BRIAVELS

GL15 6TG

01594 530890

2.30 SOFT BOWLS

LYDNEYGoode Court

GL15 5JP

03701 924572

WED

10.00 COMMUNITY HUB

The Taurus Craft CentreLYDNEY

GL15 6BU

01594 822073

10.00 COMMUNITY WALK

Meet @ HARTBURY Village Hall

GL19 3BJ

01452 700707

10.00 COFFEE & CAKE

PRIMROSE HILL Holy Trinity Church

GL15 5SL

01594 842321

10.30 COMMUNITY WALK

Meet @ YORKLEY Community Centre

GL15 4RS

01594 562468

10.30 PARKINSONS EXERCISE

ALVINGTONThe Memorial Hall

GL15 6BN

01594 529287

10.30 COURTYARD CAFÉ

The Assembly Rooms ST BRIAVELS

GL15 6TG

01594 530950

11.30 LUNCH CLUB

LYDNEY The Victoria Centre

GL15 5DG

01594 843418

GENTS PUB LUNCH

LocationTELEPHONE Julie Kingston

07790 560887

1.00 FUN DAY

St James Community HallBREAM

GL15 6HB

07854 064249

THUR

10.00 COMMUNITY WALK

SEDBURY Meet @ Sheila’s Shop

NP16 7AA

07738 759190

10.15 COMMUNITY WALK

Meet @ Bathurst Park LYDNEY

GL15 5HG

01594 841964

10.30 COURTYARD CAFÉ

ST BRIAVELSThe Assembly Rooms

GL15 6TG

01594 530950

10.45 COFFEE MORNING

The Community Centre LYDNEY

GL15 5AT

07504 565153

12.00 LUNCH CLUB

LYDNEYThe Victoria Centre

GL15 5DG

01594 843418

LADIES LUNCH CLUB

TELEPHONE Julie Kingston For Location

07790 560887

2.00 MEMORY CAFÉ

Village Hall WOOLASTON

GL15 6SU

07753 270684

2.00 COMMUNITY HUB

NEWENTChill Out Zone

GL18 1AJ

01537 823753

FRI

10.00 COMMUNITY CAFÉ

West Dean Centre BREAM

GL15 6JW

01594 564484

10.00-3.00 AZALEA CLUB

LYDNEY Community Centre

GL15 5AT

01452 302542

10.00 COMMUNITY WALK

Meet @ West Dean Centre BREAM

GL15 6JW

01594 562822

10.15 COMMUNITY WALK

COLEFORD Meet @ Clock Tower

GL16 8RH

07967 046159

10.15 COMMUNITY WALK

Meet @ The Baptist Church LYDBROOK

GL17 9NA

07980 820103

Designed & Published on behalf FOD Dementia Action Alliance by Andy Morgan-Watts email:andrew.morgan-watts@live.co.uk07921 84240

Roadworks Bulletin 4th August

Ruspidge & Soudley

04

August 2023

Ruspidge & Soudley. 3rd August to 13th August 2023.

Please follow the link below to the Highways Gloucestershire Road works web page.

https://www.gloucestershire.gov.uk/highways/roads/roadworks/

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Road Works Bulletin 31/07/2023

Ruspidge & Soudley

31

July 2023

Ruspidge & Soudley. 26th July to 20th August 2023.

Please follow the link below to the Highways Gloucestershire Road works web page.

https://www.gloucestershire.gov.uk/highways/roads/roadworks/

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Blue Rock Trail Resurfacing Work

Blue Rock Trail

25

July 2023

Please be advised, 

much-needed repairs to the surface of the Blue Rock Trail will be taking place throughout August.

Access through the trail from Ruspidge to Soudley will not be obstructed, but for your safety please follow any requests given by the working party and please adhere to any safety instructions.

We apologise for any inconvenience caused.

Cinderford Road Surface Dressing

Soudley

25

July 2023

Cinderford Road, Blakeney 10th August 2023

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Sutton Road Surface Dressing

Soudley

25

July 2023

Sutton Road, Littledean

11th August 2023 returning 17th & 18th August for Lockchip

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Buckshaft Road Temporary Closure

Ruspidge

07

July 2023

Road Works Bulletin 06/07/2023

Ruspidge & Soudley

06

July 2023

Ruspidge & Soudley. 22nd June to 2nd July 2023.

Please follow the link below to the Highways Gloucestershire Road works web page.

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Play Rangers In Ruspidge

Ruspidge

06

July 2023

Play Rangers are back in Ruspidge at the recreation ground on the following dates in August.

Tuesday's 1st, 8th, 15th & 22nd.


10am to 4pm

Parish VAS Report April - June

Ruspidge & Soudley

05

July 2023

Parish VAS Report from April - June.


Please download the .PDF report from the link below.

Blue Rock Trail News

Ruspidge & Soudley

03

July 2023

BLUE ROCK TRAIL

NEWS UPDATE

The Parish Council has agreed with Gloucestershire Probation Service that a

team from Community Payback will work along the Blue Rock Trail during

August to help with tidying and clearing the path. Their assistance will be

provided at no charge to the Parish.

The team will consist of a Supervisor plus six workers. The workers will be

people who live and work in Gloucestershire and have been sentenced to do

Community Payback work as an alternative to detention. It used to be known

as Community Service.

The workers will be easily identifiable as they will wear orange, high-viz vests

and they will be supervised at all times.

It is important to note that none of the workers will have been convicted of a

serious offence, or will be on day release from prison.

The work will commence this August for several weeks and will consist of

general tidying and clearing of the path. The plans can then be put into place

for the second phase of work (reinstating the path where needed) next year,

once we have a better idea of the general overall condition of the path.

The help of the Community Payback team will provide valuable assistance to

the Parish in renovating this much loved community asset and helping Parish

funds go farther in this time of increasing costs and shrinking budgets.

Road Works Bulletin 23/06/2023

Ruspidge & Soudley

23

June 2023

Ruspidge & Soudley. 22nd June to 2nd July 2023.

Please follow the link below to Highways Gloucestershire road works web page.

https://www.gloucestershire.gov.uk/highways/roads/roadworks/

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Road Works Bulletin 12/06/2023

Ruspidge & Soudley

12

June 2023

Ruspidge & Soudley. 9th June to 18th June 2023.

Please follow the link below to Highways Gloucestershire road works web page.

https://www.gloucestershire.gov.uk/highways/roads/roadworks/

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Road Works Bulletin 2/06/2023

Ruspidge & Soudley

02

June 2023

Ruspidge & Soudley. 1st June to 11th June 2023.

Please follow the link below to Highways Gloucestershire road works web page.

https://www.gloucestershire.gov.uk/highways/roads/roadworks/

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Councillor Vacancy For Soudley

Soudley

31

May 2023

Step up and become a parish councillor.

Ruspidge & Soudley Parish Council currently has a Councillor vacancy for Soudley (East).

What do councillors do? Local councillors are the champions of their community who invest time in local projects and issues to the benefit of residents and the neighbourhood.

How could I contribute?

As a Councillor representing your community, you will help to keep it a great place to live and work.

Councillors individually, can and should be very different in their skills base, experience and work status, all of which contribute to a good and balanced representation of the parish. The ability to take the initiative, be creative and have time to give to the role are all very important aspects of being a good Councillor.

What is the level of commitment?

A Councillor Census Survey found that councillors put aside, on average, three hours a week for council work. Council work often includes attending meetings, engaging with residents and speaking to local groups and bodies on behalf of the council.

Want to find out more?

For an informal chat about the role contact Roland Dowding, Clerk to the Council, on 01594 825 343 or email; info@clerkrspc.co.uk

Councillor Vacancies For Ruspidge.

Ruspidge

31

May 2023

Step up and become a Parish Councillor.

Ruspidge & Soudley Parish Council currently has three Councillor vacancies for Ruspidge (West).

What do councillors do? Local councillors are the champions of their community who invest time in local projects and issues to the benefit of residents and the neighbourhood.

How could I contribute?

As a Councillor representing your community, you will help to keep it a great place to live and work.

Councillors individually, can and should be very different in their skills base, experience and work status, all of which contribute to a good and balanced representation of the parish. The ability to take the initiative, be creative and have time to give to the role are all very important aspects of being a good Councillor.

What is the level of commitment?

A Councillor Census Survey found that councillors put aside, on average, three hours a week for council work. Council work often includes attending meetings, engaging with residents and speaking to local groups and bodies on behalf of the council.

Want to find out more?

For an informal chat about the role contact Roland Dowding, Clerk to the Council, on 01594 825 343 or email; info@clerkrspc.co.uk

Road Works Bulletin 30/05/2023

Ruspidge & Soudley

30

May 2023

05 Bulletin 30-05-23.jpgRoad Works Bulletin Ruspidge & Soudley. 25th May to 4th June 2023.

Please follow the link below to Highways Gloucestershire road works web page.

https://www.gloucestershire.gov.uk/highways/roads/roadworks/

Road Works Bulletin 18/05/23

Ruspidge & Soudley

18

May 2023

Road Works Bulletin Ruspidge & Soudley. 18th May to 28th May 2023.

Please follow the link below to Highways Gloucestershire road works web page.

https://www.gloucestershire.gov.uk/highways/roads/roadworks/

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Road Works Bulletin 12/05/2023

Ruspidge & Soudley

12

May 2023

Road Works Bulletin Ruspidge & Soudley. 12th May to 21st May 2023.

Please follow the link below to Highways Gloucestershire road works web page.

https://www.gloucestershire.gov.uk/highways/roads/roadworks/

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Buckshaft Road Temporary Closure

Ruspidge

10

May 2023

Please be advised of the following temporary road closure:

Buckshaft Rd

This road will be closed (as per the attached plan) from 31/7/23 to 25/8/23 to allow foul and storm water connection for Developer

pedestrian access will be maintained.

If you require any further information regarding this closure, please contact Streetworks at streetworks@gloucestershire.gov.uk

Road Works Bulletin 5/05/2023

Ruspidge & Soudley

05

May 2023

Road Works Bulletin Ruspidge & Soudley. 5th May to 14th May 2023.

Please follow the link below to Highways Gloucestershire road works web page.

https://www.gloucestershire.gov.uk/highways/roads/roadworks/

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Play Rangers, Ruspidge Rec, Tues 30th May 10am - 4pm

Ruspidge

28

April 2023

Play Gloucestershire's Play Rangers.

Half Term Play Day

Tuesday 30th May. 10am - 4pm.

The Recreation Ground Ruspidge.

Road Works Bulletin 28/04/2023

Ruspidge & Soudley

28

April 2023

Road Works Bulletin Ruspidge & Soudley. 27th April to 7th May 2023.

Please follow the link below to Highways Gloucestershire road works web page.

https://www.gloucestershire.gov.uk/highways/roads/roadworks/

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Road Works Bulletin 26/04/2023

Ruspidge & Soudley

26

April 2023

Road Works Bulletin Ruspidge & Soudley. 20th to 30th April 2023.

Please follow the link below to Highways Gloucestershire road works web page.

https://www.gloucestershire.gov.uk/highways/roads/roadworks/

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Sutton Road Littledean Closure

Ruspidge & Soudley

20

April 2023

Sutton Road, Littledean, Road closure for carriageway patching.

2nd May 2023 for one day, 0700 to 1900


Temporary Road Closure Buckshaft

Ruspidge

05

April 2023

Election Notice-Statement of Persons Nominated Newnham Ward

Ruspidge & Soudley

05

April 2023

Forest of Dean District Council

Thursday 4 May 2023

Election of District Councillors

The following is a statement of the persons nominated for election as a District Councillor for

Newnham Ward

Election Notice-Statement of Persons Nominated

Ruspidge & Soudley

05

April 2023

Forest of Dean District Council

Thursday 4 May 2023

Election of a District Councillor

The following is a statement of the persons nominated for election as a District Councillor for

Ruspidge Ward

Election Notice-East Ward

Ruspidge & Soudley

05

April 2023

Election of Parish Councillors for

Ruspidge and Soudley Parish Council - East Ward

on

Thursday 4 May 2023

Election Notice-West Ward

Ruspidge & Soudley

05

April 2023

Election of Parish Councillors for

Ruspidge and Soudley Parish Council - West Ward

on

Thursday 4 May 2023

VAS Reports Jan - Mar 2023

Ruspidge & Soudley

04

April 2023

Ruspidge & Soudley Parish Council Speed Watch.

VAS Report for the period January - March 2023


Report download bellow in .PDF format.

Road Works Bulletin

Ruspidge & Soudley

24

March 2023

Road Works Bulletin Ruspidge & Soudley. 23 March to 2 April 2023.

Please follow the link below to Highways Gloucestershire road works web page.

https://www.gloucestershire.gov.uk/highways/roads/roadworks/

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Play Rangers in April

Ruspidge

23

March 2023

Play Ranger At Ruspidge This Easter.

Tuesdays 4th & 11th April, 10am - 4pm.

Ruspidge Recreation Ground.

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Road Works Bulletin

Ruspidge & Soudley

21

March 2023

Road Works Bulletin Ruspidge & Soudley. 20th March 2023.

Please follow the link below to Highways Gloucestershire road works web page.

https://www.gloucestershire.gov.uk/highways/roads/roadworks/

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Bus Service Withdrawal From Parish

Ruspidge & Soudley

20

March 2023

Update Regarding Bus Service Withdrawal From Ruspidge & Soudley

As all residents of Ruspidge & Soudley will be aware, in November 2022 Stagecoach unilaterally took the decision to remove the number 24 bus route from the villages of Ruspidge & Soudley. This was one of a raft of changes and service withdrawals across the county and the removal of the service from our Parish was done without consultation with any of our district or county councillors (or indeed any of our residents).

Understandably, the removal of this vital service has left residents very angry as many relied on this to go to doctors appointments, to work and for shopping in addition to enabling them to connect with other services for longer journeys, leaving many (particularly elderly) residents with no form of public transport at all.

The Parish Council is working alongside FoDCC and Glos CC Councillors and several local residents who are actively campaigning to have this service (or an alternative) reinstated. We will continue to support all efforts to this end.

The Parish Council has written to our MP, Mr Mark Harper (who is now Minister for Transport). It is regrettable that his reply, once received, simply parrotted the County Council’s position on the issue in stating that the cuts were ‘unexpected’ but concentrating on the 350,000 journeys which have been saved. News which is of little comfort to those Parishioners in Ruspidge & Soudley who are now left without a bus at all.

The introduction of the ‘Robin’ service which launched at the same time as the withdrawal of the No 24 bus service was co-incidental and had been planned for some time. This service was never designed to replace our rural bus service but to complement it and we are hearing from Parishioners that their experiences with the service are less than satisfactory.

If you are experiencing any issues with using or booking the Robin, please do let us know so that this can be followed up.

Currently we are aware that Councillors Bernie O’Neill (District Councillor for Ruspidge) and Graham Morgan (County Councillor for Ruspidge & Buckshaft) are actively working and campaigning on behalf of Ruspidge & Soudley to have this service reinstated, either by Stagecoach or by another provider and are in the process of meeting with the relevant Cabinet members at County Hall to attempt to move the issue forwards.

We have attempted, on several occasions, to have the relevant Officers from County Hall attend a public or Parish Council meeting on this subject. To date however, they have declined (for various reasons) and have, most recently, agreed to attend provided a representative from Stagecoach is also in attendance. Unfortunately this is proving difficult as Stagecoach will not reply to our correspondence at all.

Whilst we are aware that Stagecoach have taken this decision on a purely business basis, this is of little comfort to those in our community who are now isolated as a result of the removal of this essential service.

If you would like to be put in touch with the members of the Parish in Ruspidge or Soudley who are spearheading the public campaign, please contact the office and we will pass your details to them.

In the meantime, we continue to advocate on your behalf and urge you to write to your County Councillor and MP to add your voice to this issue.

Removal of Recycling Facilities at Soudley Village Hall

Soudley

20

March 2023

Removal of Recycling Facilities at Soudley Village Hall

A few weeks ago it became necessary to remove the recycling facilities located in the carpark of Soudley Village Hall. We understand that some Parishioners have taken issue with this and that this continues to be an issue of contention.

Unfortunately, the removal of the recycling centre was unavoidable for several reasons;

Lower Road Bridge: The underlying structural integrity of the bridge is sound and will last for many years to come, the same cannot be said for the decking however, which is being damaged by the weight of the lorries driving over it to collect the recycling. This type of traffic was not envisaged when the bridge was built in the early 1970’s.

The deck and handrails now need to be replaced and upgraded at a substantial cost. The funds for these works are currently being raised. The removal of the large recycling lorries from using the bridge will help to extend the life of the decking for the immediate future until funds are secured for its replacement.

Fly tipping: The Village Hall Committee has received many complaints from residents of Lower Road regarding vehicles using the car park late into the night for the purpose of fly tipping rubbish and business waste. These vehicles are from outside of the immediate Soudley area and are causing a nuisance to the residents of the area. The mess being left has to be dealt with and this is often being done by the village hall committee members themselves.

Kerbside recycling collection: When the recycling centre was installed, there was no kerbside collection of domestic recycling. All items which were recyclable at the carpark are able to be recycled at the kerbside for collection by Forest of Dean District Council operatives. If you need new or additional bins, bags or boxes for your recycling, please request these at:

https://www.fdean.gov.uk/bins-and-recycling/request-bins-and-recycling-boxes/

It is the responsibility of Forest of Dean District Council to ensure the availability of recycling services. If your recycling is not being collected at the kerbside, or you have any other comments regarding the provision of recycling services in Soudley, please contact FoDCC at:

https://www.fdean.gov.uk/contact-us/

Notice Of Election - Parish/Town Councillors

Forest of Dean

16

March 2023

Notice of Election - Parish/Town Councillors.


Please refer to the PDF download.

Notice Of Election - District Councillors

Forest Of Dean

15

March 2023

Notice of Election - District Councillors


Please refer to PDF download.

Photo ID Required To Vote

Ruspidge & Soudley

30

January 2023

Voter ID: A summary

On Thursday 4 May 2023, local elections are taking place across 230 councils in England.

At these elections, you will need to bring photo ID to be able to vote at a polling station. A wide range of photo ID will be accepted, including passports, driving licences and cards with a PASS Mark.

If you don’t have an accepted form of photo ID, you can apply for a free voter ID document known as a Voter Authority Certificate.


Visit electoralcommission.org.uk/voterID, call 0800 328 0280.


Please download the PDF Voter ID Resource Voter Booklet, link bellow.

MP's Response To Bus Cuts

Ruspidge & Soudley

18

January 2023

In support of our residents regarding the recent cuts to bus services in the parish.

The Parish Council recently contacted our MP and Secretary of state for transport, the RT Hon Mark Harper, The response we received back from Mark Harpers office is now available to view in PDF format, please follow the link bellow.

We are also awaiting a response from Cllr. Philip Robinson, Cabinet Member for Education, Skills, and Bus Transport.

Parish Bus Service Cuts

Ruspidge & Soudley

13

January 2023

In light of the recent cuts to bus services in the district and in support of our parishoners, we sent the following letter to Cllr. Philip Robinson, cabinet member for education, skills and transport, requresting he attends a public meeting to be held within the parish. Also the same letter was sent to Mr Mark Harper, MP for the Forest Of Dean requesting his assistance with this matter. We are currently awaiting a reply.

Dear Cllr. Philip Robinson,

I am writing to you regarding the recent cuts to bus services in the Forest of Dean District, in particular residents living in the parish of Ruspidge & Soudley.

At our December parish council meeting, several residents of the parish were in attendance to express their concerns regarding the issues they are now faced with due to the cuts in service and to demand action be taken to remedy this situation. Our clerk has also spoken to several residents of the parish who have expressed their frustration in the face of these cuts.

The most vulnerable residents of our parish are now being particularly isolated and disadvantaged, an example being, the case of an elderly resident in their 80’s now feeling she must walk from Lower Ruspidge into Cinderford and back to get her shopping or to attend health care appointments.

The cut in services is affecting parishioners of all ages and backgrounds, how difficult it is for parishioners who relied on the former service to get into their place of work and back home again and for those who are currently seeking work to attend interviews. The bus services are not only essential to make appointments but for many parishioners’ general wellbeing.

Parishioners are aware of the ‘Robin’ service that has been provided to alleviate the cuts in service, but most of the parishioners spoken to do not believe this service to be satisfactory, nor sufficient.

One of the complaints repeatedly raised by our parishioners, the fact that they were never at any point consulted and the potential impact the cuts would have on their lives ever considered. Our residents have requested a public meeting be called to discuss this issue further and find a potential resolution, ideally the reinstating of the cancelled routes. We would therefore like to enquire as to your availability to attend a public meeting that Ruspidge & Soudley Parish Council will arrange.

Your quick response on this matter would be greatly appreciated.

Regards

Cllr. Anthony Matthews.

Chairman of the Council.

VAS Reports Oct - Dec 2022

Ruspidge & Soudley

06

January 2023

Ruspidge & Soudley Parish Council Speed Watch.

VAS Report for the period October - December 2022


Report download bellow in .PDF format.

Bus Journeys

Ruspidge & Soudley

21

November 2022

County council saves 350,000 bus journeys


Following an exercise to find new providers for bus routes cut by Stagecoach Gloucestershire County Council have today announced the results.

The county council acted quickly to try and ensure that no one would be left isolated. The success of our efforts has protected around 350,000 of the journeys that the Stagecoach cuts would have lost, had the county council not acted so decisively.

However, not all the routes could be replaced, and in those cases alternative ways of getting around are being promoted. This includes making use of more innovative modes of transport such as dial-a-ride, community transport and ‘The Robin’ which has recently been launched in the Forest of Dean and the Cotswolds. In addition, personal transport planners will be on hand to talk to anyone who needs extra help.

Notably, a provider has been found for the route that serves the Arle Court Park and Ride, which is having a £20m upgrade to encourage sustainable transport and reduce congestion.

Cllr Philip Robinson, Cabinet member for Education, Skills and Transport, said: “I promised communities across Gloucestershire that we would work tirelessly to avoid people being left isolated when these routes were cut by Stagecoach. In an extremely challenging context, the team have been able to save 350,000, about 70%, of these journeys. Where no bus provider could be found, we are promoting alternative transport solutions such as dial-a-ride, community transport and the new ‘Robin’ service.

“Stagecoach have left many communities across the county high and dry. This is unacceptable to the county council and it’s one of the reasons why I reported Stagecoach to the Traffic Commissioner. We are not prepared to let Stagecoach get away with treating communities this way. The people of Gloucestershire deserve better, and I will remain steadfast in my commitment to them and my efforts in delivering public transport that works.”

What next?

A full list of the service changes is here November bus service changes - Gloucestershire County Council. Personal transport planners are also on hand by calling 0871 200 22 33

Having your say

As part of the process the county council asked residents to provide their feedback on the proposals made by Stagecoach. The county council appreciate residents taking the time to do this. We have reviewed the feedback which was made by hundreds of residents. We have used the comments submitted as part of our FAQs page, which will be regularly updated.

Keep up to date:

Frequently asked questions

Why are these services being withdrawn?

Stagecoach say they have taken the decision to withdraw these services due to a lack of drivers. They plan to take the drivers from the cut services and reallocate them to the rest of their network. This decision has led to the disproportionate cutting of rural infrequent services in favour of protecting urban services which threatened to leave the most isolated without alternative means to get to hospital, doctors, education or just everyday activities like going shopping.

Does the council support this?

No. The county council vehemently disagrees with this approach as it disadvantages the communities served by these routes. We have made this very clear to Stagecoach and we worked tirelessly to try and get this decision reversed. Unfortunately, our efforts to convince Stagecoach to explore a different solution, one that did not leave communities isolated and cut off from vital services, education, and employment, were unsuccessful.

Can the county council stop this?

The county council does not have authority to prevent these withdrawals from taking place. Stagecoach have fulfilled their obligation to inform the Office of the Traffic Commissioner of these withdrawals, and now they are free to implement them. Councils do not have regulatory authority over the bus network.

How is the county council holding Stagecoach to account?

In addition to our numerous communications that detail our opposition to this approach, we have also written to the Office of the Traffic Commissioner to highlight both our concern over the poor reliability of current services, and of the negative impact these November service changes will have on many Gloucestershire communities.

Are the council trying to replace these lost services?

Yes, we are doing everything we can to secure replacements for as many of these lost services as possible and have already secured replacements for 70% of the affected journeys. However, due to the driver shortage and increasing cost of delivering bus services, it is a very difficult time to procure bus services. Replacement in full of the lost Stagecoach services will not be possible, however, alternatives have been put in place and long-term solutions will be continued to look for.

ENDS

Flood Alert

Ruspidge & Soudley

16

November 2022

A Flood Alert has been issued by the Environment Agency.


Flood Alert in force: Rivers in the Forest of Dean.
Flooding is possible for: River Lyd and Cinderford Brook.
Be prepared.


River levels are forecast to rise at the Parkend river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible between this evening 15/11/22 and tomorrow afternoon, 16/11/22. We expect flooding to affect low lying land and roads adjacent to the river from Gloucester to Chepstow. Other locations that may be affected include Westbury and Lydney.
River levels may remain elevated over the next two days, as further showers are expected.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Please call 999 if in immediate danger.

PUBLIC NOTICE CULLIMORE BRIDGE WORKS

Ruspidge

26

October 2022

WORKS TO COMMENCE ON CULLIMORE BRIDGE RAILWAY ROAD RUSPIDGE

Ruspidge & Soudley Parish Council would like to inform you and make you aware of works taking place at Cullimore Bridge on Railway Road Ruspidge.

During the week starting Monday 14th, through to Friday 16th of November, Cullimore bridge sited on Railway Road and Crossing Cinderford Brook will be being replaced with a new bridge.

This will undoubtedly cause some obstruction to Railway Road from the Ruspidge Road entrance through the dates noted above.

In particular, Monday 14th of November as two heavy vehicles carrying the new bridge and for the removal of the old bridge will require access during the day.

We request any vehicles that regularly park adjacent to Cullimore bridge make alternative parking arrangements throughout this period, heavy work vehicles will require access.

Ruspidge & Soudley Parish Council would like to apologies for any inconvenience caused to residents during this time.

For further information, please feel free to contact the clerk of Ruspidge & Soudley parish Council.


Rheola House, Belle Vue Centre, Cinderford. GL14 2AB

email: info@clerkrspc.co.uk

Tel: 01594 825 343

TEMPORARY FOOTPATH CLOSURES

Ruspidge & Soudley

12

October 2022

TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF VARIOUS FOOTPATHS FOR
WYEDEAN STAGES MOTOR RALLY 2022
(CINDERFORD TOWN AND VARIOUS PARISHES) FOREST OF DEAN DISTRICT

NOTICE is hereby given that Gloucestershire County Council intend to make an

Order to close temporarily under Sections 14, 15 and 16 of the Road Traffic

Regulation Act, 1984 (as amended) part of the footpaths as described in the

schedule below.

Cost Of Living Support

07

October 2022

Help if you’re struggling with living costs

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.

Here are some practical actions that could help you or someone you know.

Please refer to the PDF bellow.

Casual Vacancy Ruspidge (West)

Ruspidge

18

August 2022

PARISH OF Ruspidge & Soudley

West WARD

CASUAL VACANCY

Notice is hereby given that due to Resignation of Cllr. Bernadette Wood


A vacancy exists in the office of Parish Councillor for the Parish of

Ruspidge & Soudley (West)


The vacancy will be filled by election if any ten registered local government electors for the said parish ward submit a written request to that effect in the manner prescribed below.

Any request for an election to be held to fill the vacancy must be in writing and must reach the Returning Officer, Forest of Dean District Council, High Street Coleford Glos GL16 8HG within fourteen days following the date of this notice.

If no such notice is given the Parish Council will fill the vacancy by co-option.

Dated 19th August 2022

Road Closure St Whites - Buckshaft.

Ruspidge

11

August 2022

TEMPORARY CLOSURE 40100 BUCKSHAFT ROAD (CINDERFORD TOWN) FOREST OF DEAN DISTRICT

Gloucestershire County Council has made an order under the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 (as amended) to temporarily close part of 40100 Buckshaft Road from its junction with St Whites Road for a distance of approximately 30 metres back from the said junction.

The reason for the closure is to carry out surfacing works.

The road is expected to be closed from the 15th August 2022 until the 26th August 2022 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 and pedestrian access to adjacent properties will be maintained.

Latest Parish Road Closures - Soudley

Soudley

10

August 2022

TEMPORARY CLOSURES VARIOUS ROADS FOR GIGACLEAR WORKS (VARIOUS TOWNS AND PARISHES) FOREST OF DEAN DISTRICT Gloucestershire County Council intend to make an order under the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 (as amended) to temporarily close and restrict part of the roads as detailed in the Schedule avaliable to download.

Viewpoint October 2021

Parish

04

October 2021

Material for inclusion in the newsletter (at the editor's discretion) should be forwarded to the editor.viewpoint@gmail.com.

The deadline date for the forthcoming issue is stated on the back page of the current Viewpoint.

Small bundles of Viewpoints will be deposited at local establishments for those individuals who do not have internet access. These can be collected from:

Ruspidge: The Old Ruspidge Post Office (Daphne's), St. White's Road. The Rising Sun Fish and Chip Shop, Ruspidge Road. Steve's Hairdressers, Ruspidge Road.

Soudley: Soudley Village Hall - market days and other events. Dean Heritage Museum Café.

Readers who are unable to use either of these options should contact the Clerk on 01594 825 343. If there is no answer please leave a message and your telephone number and you will be contacted as soon as possible.

Viewpoint September 2021

Parish

02

September 2021

Material for inclusion in the newsletter (at the editor's discretion) should be forwarded to the editor.viewpoint@gmail.com.

The deadline date for the forthcoming issue is stated on the back page of the current Viewpoint.

Small bundles of Viewpoints will be deposited at local establishments for those individuals who do not have internet access. These can be collected from:

Ruspidge: The Old Ruspidge Post Office (Daphne's), St. White's Road. The Rising Sun Fish and Chip Shop, Ruspidge Road. Steve's Hairdressers, Ruspidge Road.

Soudley: Soudley Village Hall - market days and other events. Dean Heritage Museum Café.

Readers who are unable to use either of these options should contact the Clerk on 01594 825 343. If there is no answer please leave a message and your telephone number and you will be contacted as soon as possible.

Viewpoint August 2021

Parish

07

August 2021

Material for inclusion in the newsletter (at the editor's discretion) should be forwarded to the editor.viewpoint@gmail.com.

The deadline date for the forthcoming issue is stated on the back page of the current Viewpoint.

Small bundles of Viewpoints will be deposited at local establishments for those individuals who do not have internet access. These can be collected from:

Ruspidge: The Old Ruspidge Post Office (Daphne's), St. White's Road. The Rising Sun Fish and Chip Shop, Ruspidge Road. Steve's Hairdressers, Ruspidge Road.

Soudley: Soudley Village Hall - market days and other events. Dean Heritage Museum Café.

Readers who are unable to use either of these options should contact the Clerk on 825343. If there is no answer please leave a message and your telephone number and you will be contacted as soon as possible.

Viewpoint July 2021

Parish

05

July 2021

Material for inclusion in the newsletter (at the editor's discretion) should be forwarded to the editor.viewpoint@gmail.com.

The deadline date for the forthcoming issue is stated on the back page of the current Viewpoint.

Small bundles of Viewpoints will be deposited at local establishments for those individuals who do not have internet access. These can be collected from:

Ruspidge: The Old Ruspidge Post Office (Daphne's), St. White's Road. The Rising Sun Fish and Chip Shop, Ruspidge Road. Steve's Hairdressers, Ruspidge Road.

Soudley: Soudley Village Hall - market days and other events. Dean Heritage Museum Café.

Readers who are unable to use either of these options should contact the Clerk on 825343. If there is no answer please leave a message and your telephone number and you will be contacted as soon as possible.

Viewpoint Jun 2021

Parish

31

May 2021

Material for inclusion in the newsletter (at the editor's discretion) should be forwarded to the editor.viewpoint@gmail.com.

The deadline date for the forthcoming issue is stated on the back page of the current Viewpoint.

Small bundles of Viewpoints will be deposited at local establishments for those individuals who do not have internet access. These can be collected from:

Ruspidge: The Old Ruspidge Post Office (Daphne's), St. White's Road. The Rising Sun Fish and Chip Shop, Ruspidge Road. Steve's Hairdressers, Ruspidge Road.

Soudley: Soudley Village Hall - market days and other events. Dean Heritage Museum Café.

Readers who are unable to use either of these options should contact the Clerk on 825343. If there is no answer please leave a message and your telephone number and you will be contacted as soon as possible.

Viewpoint Apr 2021

Parish

31

March 2021

Material for inclusion in the newsletter (at the editor's discretion) should be forwarded to the editor.viewpoint@gmail.com.

The deadline date for the forthcoming issue is stated on the back page of the current Viewpoint.

Small bundles of Viewpoints will be deposited at local establishments for those individuals who do not have internet access. These can be collected from:

Ruspidge: The Old Ruspidge Post Office (Daphne's), St. White's Road. The Rising Sun Fish and Chip Shop, Ruspidge Road. Steve's Hairdressers, Ruspidge Road.

Soudley: Soudley Village Hall - market days and other events. Dean Heritage Museum Café.

Readers who are unable to use either of these options should contact the Clerk on 825343. If there is no answer please leave a message and your telephone number and you will be contacted as soon as possible.

Viewpoint Feb 2021

Parish

29

January 2021

Material for inclusion in the newsletter (at the editor's discretion) should be forwarded to the editor.viewpoint@gmail.com.

The deadline date for the forthcoming issue is stated on the back page of the current Viewpoint.

Small bundles of Viewpoints will be deposited at local establishments for those individuals who do not have internet access. These can be collected from:

Ruspidge: The Old Ruspidge Post Office (Daphne's), St. White's Road. The Rising Sun Fish and Chip Shop, Ruspidge Road. Steve's Hairdressers, Ruspidge Road.

Soudley: Soudley Village Hall - market days and other events. Dean Heritage Museum Café.

Readers who are unable to use either of these options should contact the Clerk on 825343. If there is no answer please leave a message and your telephone number and you will be contacted as soon as possible.

Viewpoint Dec 2020

Parish

01

December 2020

Material for inclusion in the newsletter (at the editor's discretion) should be forwarded to the editor.viewpoint@gmail.com.

The deadline date for the forthcoming issue is stated on the back page of the current Viewpoint.

Small bundles of Viewpoints will be deposited at local establishments for those individuals who do not have internet access. These can be collected from:

Ruspidge: The Old Ruspidge Post Office (Daphne's), St. White's Road. The Rising Sun Fish and Chip Shop, Ruspidge Road. Steve's Hairdressers, Ruspidge Road.

Soudley: Soudley Village Hall - market days and other events. Dean Heritage Museum Café.

Readers who are unable to use either of these options should contact the Clerk on 825343. If there is no answer please leave a message and your telephone number and you will be contacted as soon as possible.

Viewpoint Oct 2020

Parish

01

October 2020

Material for inclusion in the newsletter (at the editor's discretion) should be forwarded to the editor.viewpoint@gmail.com.

The deadline date for the forthcoming issue is stated on the back page of the current Viewpoint.

Small bundles of Viewpoints will be deposited at local establishments for those individuals who do not have internet access. These can be collected from:

Ruspidge: The Old Ruspidge Post Office (Daphne's), St. White's Road. The Rising Sun Fish and Chip Shop, Ruspidge Road. Steve's Hairdressers, Ruspidge Road.

Soudley: Soudley Village Hall - market days and other events. Dean Heritage Museum Café.

Readers who are unable to use either of these options should contact the Clerk on 825343. If there is no answer please leave a message and your telephone number and you will be contacted as soon as possible.

Viewpoint Aug 2020

Parish

01

August 2020

Material for inclusion in the newsletter (at the editor's discretion) should be forwarded to the editor.viewpoint@gmail.com.

The deadline date for the forthcoming issue is stated on the back page of the current Viewpoint.

Small bundles of Viewpoints will be deposited at local establishments for those individuals who do not have internet access. These can be collected from:

Ruspidge:The Old Ruspidge Post Office (Daphne's), St. White's Road. The Rising Sun Fish and Chip Shop, Ruspidge Road. Steve's Hairdressers, Ruspidge Road.

Soudley:Soudley Village Hall - market days and other events. Dean Heritage Museum Café.

Readers who are unable to use either of these options should contact the Clerk on 825343. If there is no answer please leave a message and your telephone number and you will be contacted as soon as possible.

Viewpoint Jun 2020

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June 2020

Material for inclusion in the newsletter (at the editor's discretion) should be forwarded to the editor.viewpoint@gmail.com.

The deadline date for the forthcoming issue is stated on the back page of the current Viewpoint.

Small bundles of Viewpoints will be deposited at local establishments for those individuals who do not have internet access. These can be collected from:

Ruspidge: The Old Ruspidge Post Office (Daphne's), St. White's Road. The Rising Sun Fish and Chip Shop, Ruspidge Road. Steve's Hairdressers, Ruspidge Road.

Soudley: Soudley Village Hall - market days and other events. Dean Heritage Museum Café.

Readers who are unable to use either of these options should contact the Clerk on 825343. If there is no answer please leave a message and your telephone number and you will be contacted as soon as possible.

Viewpoint April 2020

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April 2020

Material for inclusion in the newsletter (at the editor's discretion) should be forwarded to the editor.viewpoint@gmail.com.

The deadline date for the forthcoming issue is stated on the back page of the current Viewpoint.

Small bundles of Viewpoints will be deposited at local establishments for those individuals who do not have internet access. These can be collected from:

Ruspidge:The Old Ruspidge Post Office (Daphne's), St. White's Road. The Rising Sun Fish and Chip Shop, Ruspidge Road. Steve's Hairdressers, Ruspidge Road.

Soudley: Soudley Village Hall - market days and other events. Dean Heritage Museum Café.

Readers who are unable to use either of these options should contact the Clerk on 825343. If there is no answer please leave a message and your telephone number and you will be contacted as soon as possible.