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Tewkesbury Borough Council is rescheduling the launch of its name change to North Gloucestershire Borough Council until March 2025, so that it can consider any impact from the anticipated government white paper on devolution.

The white paper, which was announced in the budget in October, was expected by the end of November, but it has still not been issued – meaning the council is unclear of any potential implications.

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Following the winter storms, there has been much damage to the saplings around Twigworth Green, those in photos have been reported both to Vistry and Gateway Management.

It is fair to say that some of these saplings have been dead or damaged for sometime, even before the winter storms and before Gateway Management took over the estate maintenance… we have records of when these saplings were first reported.

Please let us know if there are any that we have missed… 

This short consultation seeks views on the detail and practical implications of allowing remote and hybrid attendance and proxy voting at local authority meetings in England.

Government is consulting on introducing powers for local authority members to apply to the relevant authority for a dispensation to attend formal council meetings remotely and vote by proxy in certain circumstances.

This consultation will last for 8 weeks from 24 October 2024.

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For any enquiries about the consultation please contact: remoteattendanceconsultation@communities.gov.uk

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Gloucestershire County Council wants the views of the public on ambitious proposals for its 2025/26 budget.

The council’s Cabinet approved the proposed budget along with plans to launch a public consultation at its meeting on Wednesday, 4 December.

A public consultation will run from 5 December 2024 until 5pm on 10 January 2025 and will allow residents to have their say on the proposed spending plans.

For more information and to take part in the consultation, visit www.gloucestershire.gov.uk/budget2025-26

Flood Alert in force: River Severn in Gloucestershire.

Flooding is possible for: River Severn from Tewkesbury to Gloucester.

Be prepared.

River levels are forecast to rise at the Tewkesbury, Upper Pound river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible. We expect flooding to affect low lying land and roads adjacent the River Severn from Tewkesbury to Gloucester. Locations that may be affected include Apperley and Maisemore.
Predicted peaks:- Tewkesbury Upper Pound 2.8m to 3.0m tonight overnight into Friday morning, the 06/12/24.
Rainfall is forecast over the next 12 hours. We expect river levels to begin rising this evening.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. 
This message will be updated by 10:00 on 06/12/24, or as the situation changes. 

To check the latest information for your area
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* Visit the GOV.UK website to see the current flood warnings, view river and sea levels or check the 5-day flood risk forecast: https://check-for-flooding.service.gov.uk/target-area/031WAF214

* Or call Floodline on 0345 988 1188 using quickdial code: 209024.

* Follow @EnvAgency and #floodaware on Twitter.

* Tune into weather, news and travel bulletins on local television and radio.

What you should consider doing now
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* Monitor local water levels and weather conditions.  

* Get ready to act on your flood plan if you have one.

* Move your car or other vehicles to higher ground, if it is safe to do so.

* Prepare a flood kit of essential items including a torch with spare batteries, mobile phone and charger, warm clothes, insurance documents, water, food, first aid kit and any prescription medicines or baby care items you may need.

* Businesses should inform staff and customers about the situation.

* Check that you know how to turn off your gas, electricity and water mains supplies.

* In rural locations, farmers should consider moving livestock and equipment away from areas likely to flood.

* Avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water. 30 cm of fast-flowing water can move a car and 6 inches can knock an adult off their feet. 

* Flood water is dangerous and may be polluted. Wash your hands thoroughly if you’ve been in contact with it.

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The county council has today released details of its proposed spending plans for 2025/26 which will see spending rise by more than £32.7 million on 2024/25 levels, to almost £650 million.

The council’s Cabinet is set to approve the proposed budget and a launch a public consultation at its meeting on Wednesday, 4 December.

The £649.6 million proposed budget includes significant investment into the council’s priority areas of highways, Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), adult services, infrastructure, and the environment.

A further £10 million is proposed to be put towards delivering on the council’s £100 million four-year commitment to go on improving Gloucestershire roads, with a greater focus in 2025/26 on tackling rural roads.

A total of £12.8 million is set to go towards a new £16.5 million 200 place special school.

Young people with SEND and their families would be supported with an extra £2.1 million.

£7.5 million towards the future construction of three new adult care homes is being set aside, with further investment planned in future years.

The council plans to increase capacity and improve school buildings and facilities of other schools across the county with a £12.4 million investment.

Household Waste Recycling Centres across the county will see improvements with a £1.3 million injection.

The budget proposes raising £16.5 million to help fund services through a council tax increase of 2.99%. The proposals would also see £7.8 million raised specifically to support work with the most vulnerable adults in the county through a further 2% increase in the adult social care precept.

Despite this increase the council still expects to have one of the lowest council tax levels of any county council. Based on a band D property, residents would pay an additional £6.65 each month.

The council continues to challenge itself to work more effectively and as a result has identified £24.5 million in savings, additional income and efficiencies for next year.

Cllr Stephen Davies, Leader of Gloucestershire County Council, said: “As the new leader of the county council, I am really pleased to be able to reveal our proposed spending plans for the next financial year.

“We have tried hard to balance the financial strain we are all already feeling against the need to keep investing in services for the most vulnerable and to support a strong future for the county.

“We now want to hear what you think, whether you agree with our plans or if there are things you would change. It’s not to say that we will always be able to make the changes you suggest but I can assure you that your views will help to inform the decisions we take.”

A public consultation will run from 5 December 2024 until 5pm on 10 January 2025.

Tewkesbury Borough News is our council magazine, it gets delivered to all households in the borough twice a year. It includes lots of information and news from across the borough and a handy what’s on section showcasing the great activities there are to do locally.

If you have a business based in Tewkesbury Borough and would like to advertise in our magazine please get in contact with us.

Read the latest Borough News – Winter 2024.

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Flood Alert in force: River Severn in Gloucestershire.

Flooding is possible for: River Severn from Tewkesbury to Gloucester.

Be prepared.

 River levels are rising at the Mythe Bridge river gauge as a result of Storm Bert.  Consequently, flooding of property, roads and farmland is expected today 24/11/2024. 
 We expect flooding to affect low lying land and roads adjacent the River Severn from Tewkesbury to Gloucester. Locations that may be affected include Apperley and Maisemore. 
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 48 hours.  We expect river levels to remain high over the next few days.
We are closely monitoring the situation 
Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and avoid contact with flood water.  
This message will be updated by 17:00 this afternoon 24/11/2024, or as the situation changes.

To check the latest information for your area
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* Visit the GOV.UK website to see the current flood warnings, view river and sea levels or check the 5-day flood risk forecast: https://check-for-flooding.service.gov.uk/target-area/031WAF214

* Or call Floodline on 0345 988 1188 using quickdial code: 209024.

* Follow @EnvAgency and #floodaware on Twitter.

* Tune into weather, news and travel bulletins on local television and radio.

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