Attached, is a letter that was sent to Parish Councils from Gloucestershire Constabulary from Assistant Chief Constable Donna Lawton regarding our Neighbourhood Policing rebalance.
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40mph and 50mph Speed Limits – A38 Tewkesbury Road, Down Hatherley
Gloucestershire County Council is proposing:
1. To introduce a 40mph speed limit along part of the A38 Tewkesbury Road, Down Hatherley; and
2. To reduce the extent of the existing 50mph speed limit to align with the proposed extent of 40mph speed limit mentioned in number 1 above.
To view the relevant documents, please see below:
More information can be found on the Gloucestershire County County website by clicking on the logo below:
Election of a Councillor – Innsworth Ward
The Statement of Persons Nominated for the Innsworth Ward has been published.
Candidates standing for election on Thursday 1st May 2025 in the Tewkesbury Borough Council, Innsworth Ward, which includes Twigworth.
Other Notices will be added upon publication:
- the Notice of Poll – by Wednesday 23 April
- the Notice of Situation of Polling Stations – by Wednesday 23 April.
More information on the Borough Elections can be found on the Tewkesbury Borough Council website by following this link:
Election of a Councillor – Highnam Division
The Statement of Persons Nominated for the Highnam Division has been published.
Candidates standing for election on Thursday 1st May 2025 in the Gloucestershire County Council, Highnam Division, which includes Twigworth.
Other Notices will be added upon publication:
- the Notice of Poll – by Wednesday 23 April
- the Notice of Situation of Polling Stations – by Wednesday 23 April.
More information on the County Elections can be found on the Tewkesbury Borough Council website by following this link:
Minimum changes this Easter for waste and recycling collections
Waste and recycling collections on Good Friday (18 April) will go ahead as normal. Collections the following week will take place a day later than scheduled to catch up after bank holiday Monday (21 April).
Catch up collections will run from Tuesday, 22 April through to Saturday, 26 April. Normal collections begin again on Monday, 28 April.
Peter Tonge, Director of Communities said: ‘’Thank you to all our residents who recycle as much as they can. We can all do our bit to reduce and recycle, whether it is opting for Easter eggs that are packaged in just foil or by making every effort to recycle all the cardboard, foil and plastic packaging, it all helps to reduce the amount of waste generated.
‘’Whatever your Easter traditions are, I’d encourage everyone to take a look at the Gloucestershire Recycles Easter webpages which has some tips and tricks for you to reduce your food waste too.’’
Collection dates can be found using the council’s online collection calendar, which is available for reference throughout the year.
Usual collection day – Revised collection day
- Friday, 18 April (Good Friday) – Collections as usual
- Monday, 21 April (Easter Monday) – Tuesday, 22 April
- Tuesday, 22 April – Wednesday, 23 April
- Wednesday, 23 April – Thursday, 24 April
- Thursday, 24 April – Friday, 25 April
- Friday, 25 April – Saturday, 26 April.
Normal collections resume Monday, 28 April.
Residents can find alternative ways to repair, reuse, recycle or dispose of household items and household recycling centres online at Gloucestershire Recycles| Waste Wizard.
This Spring, keen gardeners are reminded that the garden waste club membership is currently available for £58, and anyone interested in the fortnightly brown wheelie bin collection should complete the online form.
For anyone who may be thinking about saving money and reducing carbon emissions, Gloucestershire Recycles has more information about how to begin composting at home and how to become a master composter.
Police and Crime Prevention Plan for 2025 to 2029
Please find attached the Police and Crime Prevention Plan for 2025 to 2029 as well as the Stakeholder letter.
Twigworth Parish Council Gloucestershire 