Remembrance ceremony at The Church of St Matthew, Twigworth Saturday 8 November.
Attended by Gloucester Branch of Royal British Legion, Twigworth Parish Council and residents, service led by Rev Joe Knight, Seven Towers Benefice.
To remember and honour all those who have served, past and present.
Lest we forget.
Press release
6 November 2025
Rural businesses across Tewkesbury Borough are being encouraged to apply for capital grants under the Rural England Prosperity Fund (REPF) business grant scheme, supported by the UK government’s Shared Prosperity Fund.
With up to £14,000 in total funding available for 2025-26, eligible businesses can apply for grants ranging from £3,000 to £14,000 to help strengthen the local rural economy and enhance productivity.
Funding will focus on small scale investment in micro and small enterprises located in rural areas. Projects may include:
• Net-zero infrastructure projects that reduce carbon emissions
• Diversification initiatives for farm businesses beyond agriculture
Councillor Richard Stanley, Leader of Tewkesbury Borough Council, said: “The Rural England Prosperity Fund is a vital resource for our rural enterprises. It offers micro and small businesses the chance to bring their plans to life – whether through innovation, energy efficiency, or job creation and protection. I encourage all eligible businesses to apply.”
Applications close at 9am on Tuesday, 9 December 2025.
All enquiries and applications should be directed to the UKSPF REPF grant team at: UKSPF@tewkesbury.gov.uk
Further information can be found on the council’s REPF business grant webpage.
For media enquiries please contact Jemima Lawson, Communications officer, at communications@tewkesbury.gov.uk or 01684 272026.
Councillor Richard Harris – Vice-Chairman
Rick rejoins the Twigworth Parish Council as a former member and Chairman; he has extensive local government experience and is familiar with local issues, especially on flooding, sewage and planning; Rick is also a member of the Longford Parish Council.
The following roadworks are either in progress or are planned to take place over the coming week and will undoubtedly cause some disruptions for some commuters and travellers.
Fresh roadworks continuing on Innsworth Lane near Technology Business Park
Continuing roadworks until 5 December
New roadworks on Down Hatherley Lane starting 10 November 2025 for 10 weeks until 28 January 2026
New roadworks on A38 Tewkesbury Road (North of Down Hatherley Lane) starting 17 November until 21 November
Following reports from residents about the communal bin stores at Twigworth Green, Cllr. John Redfern Twigworth Parish Council met with representatives from Bromford Housing and Tewkesbury Borough Council, to review and discuss the unacceptable state of overflowing bins, contamination, hygiene issues, and fly-tipping.
The next meeting of the Twigworth Parish Council will take place on Thursday 6th November 2025 at the Down Hatherley Village Hall starting at 19:00hrs.
Members of the public are welcomed to attend and speak at this meeting.
Click here for the Agenda and full information pack.
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23 October 2025
Councillors across the county will now discuss these options during November:
· One council for the whole of Gloucestershire (Single Unitary Authority)
· Two councils: one for the West (Gloucester, Forest of Dean, Stroud) and one for the East (Cheltenham, Cotswold, Tewkesbury)
Gloucester City Council has also been developing a separate proposal for a Greater Gloucester unitary council, the details of which will be released in due course.
All proposals must be submitted to The Government by 28 November 2025.
The Government is then expected to consult Gloucestershire residents and other key stakeholders early next year before they decide in the summer which proposal they want to see implemented in the county.
For more information, please click here.
Parish Councillors have been advised that consultation has started for outline planning application, proposing up to 170 high-quality homes, new areas of public open space and the potential for a community facility, accessed via the A38, at land east of Sandhurst Lane, Twigworth.
The attached letter is currently being delivered to local residents inviting them to engage with the public consultation process; and the proposer would also welcome the opportunity to meet with you, either online or in person, to discuss the proposals in more detail and hear your views directly.
To learn more, give your feedback and have any of your questions answered please visit the proposers website by clicking here.
On the website you can also register to receive updates and sign up for one of their online consultation events where they will be presenting the proposals and answering questions. These events will be held on:
You can share your views via the online survey on the website, which closes Thursday, 13 November. Questions for the consultation events, including video questions, can be submitted in advance for the project team to address live.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me at 07799797575
The purpose of the Grassroots Neighbourhood Fund is to enable communities to support the council’s ambition to improve health and wellbeing, create resilient communities, and tackle health inequalities.
The scheme will deliver funding to community initiatives that seek to make a positive impact on health and wellbeing and our local communities.
Examples of projects that could be supported include:
All projects must directly benefit physical or mental wellbeing.
The total sum available for grants in each electoral division is limited to £20,000. There will be a lower limit of £250 and an upper limit of £5,000 per grant.
If you want to discuss whether your project is eligible or have any questions about the fund, please get in touch with our team by emailing: GNF@gloucestershire.gov.uk.
This is a county councillor led grant scheme and all applications must be endorsed by the relevant county councillor. You can find your county councillor using this link: Your Councillors. You must first approach your councillor to discuss your application.
For more information, please click here.
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