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A Flood Alert has been issued by the Environment Agency
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 Tewks. Upper Pound river gauge as a result of continued snowmelt. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible today, Wednesday 20/11/24. 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. Severn Ham, Tewkesbury starts to fill.
No further rainfall is forecast today.
We are closely monitoring the situation.
Please plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded and avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses.
This message will be updated by 17:00 on 20/11/24, 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.
Last chance to have your say on potential route options for M5 Junction 9 and A46 (Ashchurch) Transport Scheme
Members of the public are being reminded by Gloucestershire County Council to share their views on potential route options for the M5 Junction 9 and A46 (Ashchurch) Transport Scheme, before the public engagement exercise closes on Monday 2 December.
Feedback can be shared by visiting the scheme webpage at www.gloucestershire.gov.uk/J9, clicking through to the county council’s Have Your Say website and then completing the online survey.
Road Closure – TTRO 604, Down Hatherley Lane, Down Hatherley
Please be advised of the following temporary road closure:
Down Hatherley Lane, Down Hatherley
The road above will be closed (as per the attached plan) from 02/12/24 08.00 to 04/12/24 17.30.
This road closure is required by Severn Trent Water to install a new Water Meter in this location. Emergency and Pedestrian access will be maintained throughout.
It’s time to ‘talk rubbish’ and prioritise recycling with launch of new waste campaign
Gloucestershire Recycles has launched a new campaign aimed at answering all your questions about recycling.
The campaign, called ‘Talking Rubbish’, has been set up by Gloucestershire Recycles, which is a partnership of Gloucestershire County Council and the six districts. It aims to answer questions about recycling and clarify some of the myths and misinformation.
Click here for more information
Defibrillator Costs
Just so that residents are aware… when a Defibrillator is used, the pads have to be replaced… these are not cheap at £168… BUT every life saved depends on them… every life is important and cost is not an issue!
Defibrillator pads, also known as AED pads or electrode pads, are adhesive pads that connect to an Automated External Defibrillator (AED) and deliver an electrical shock to a patient’s heart.
The Parish Council funds the replacement of these pads, which is budgeted for and part of our Precept, which is collected from the Council Tax and paid ultimately by residents… however, if there are any companies who would like to sponsor pad replacements for our Defib and mitigate council tax, please contact us.
Twigworth Remembrance – 9th November 2024
Wreaths were laid at the Church of St Matthew this morning in remembrance by Cllr George Sharpley, Chairman of Twigworth Parish Council and Mark Pavely, Vice Chair of the Gloucester Branch of Royal British Legion.
The ceremony was led by Rev Joe Knight of the Seven Towers Benfice and supported by Mark Paveley RBL and Cllr John Redfern, who read the names of those remembered here at Twigworth.
Tam Coleman, local resident and veteran of Royal Signal Corps, Pipe Major, played a lament “Flowers of The Forest” which made for a very moving ceremony.
We Shall Remember Them
Twigworth Remembrance
Twigworth remembers tomorrow, all residents, service personnel and veterans welcome to attend.
New Parish Councillor!
The Twigworth Parish Council would like to re-introduce and welcome back, our new member of the Parish Council!
Cllr George Sharpley – Chairman
Some of you may recall George, as a previous Parish Councillor and Chairman, he brings extensive local government experience to the council and is familiar with local issues, especially on flooding, sewage and planning.
Cllr Sharpley was co-opted and elected as the Twigworth Parish Council Chair at last nights parish meeting.
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