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If your property has been/is affected by flooding, please report using the FORT tool 👉 https://fort-gloucestershire.dorsetcouncil.gov.uk/ 🌧

Reporting helps us to understand flood risk across the county and prioritise resources. Please be aware reporting on FORT will not lead to an emergency response.

Check out our flood guide for information about what to do before, during and after flooding 👉 https://www.gloucestershire.gov.uk/planning-and-environment/flood-risk-management/flooding-information/flood-guide/

We have just received a message from Cllr Sarah Hands

“Just wanted to clear up the sandbag situation. Churchdown have been battered with people coming from all over the place to collect sandbags because of some misinformation.

The best advice for people in Twigworth is that Lower Lode has them. And any vulnerable people to call the emergency number for help”.

The telephone numbers for Tewkesbury Borough flood help/reports are 01684 295010 or out of hours 01684 293445

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 Tewkesbury Upper Pound river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall.  Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is expected from 10am tomorrow, 24/09/2024.  We expect flooding to affect low lying land and roads adjacent to the River Severn from Tewkesbury to Gloucester. Locations that may be affected include Apperley and Maisemore. Severn Ham, Tewkesbury starts to fill. Predicted peaks:- Mythe 2.8m to 3.3m 25/09, Haw Bridge 3.5m to 4.0m 25/09, Sandhurst 2.5m to 3.0m 25/09, Gloucester 2.0m to 2.5m 25/09.   
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 8 hours.  
We are closely monitoring the situation.  Our incident response staff are checking defences.  
Please plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.  
This message will be updated by 9am on 24/09/2024, 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.

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. 

To stop receiving these emails you can manage your account online at https://www.gov.uk/sign-up-for-flood-warnings. Or call Floodline on 0345 988 1188. If you need to contact us please call Floodline. Please do not reply to this email.

What is proposed?

Licensing Act 2003

Wine Valley, Unit 2 – Twigworth Court Business Centre, Tewkesbury Road, Twigworth, Gloucester GL2 9PJ Notice is hereby given that VS WINE LIMITED has applied to Tewkesbury Borough Council for a premises licence as follows:

1) Opening hours and on and off sales of alcohol 07:00 to 23:00 Monday to Sunday.

Full details of the council website are at: https://tewkesbury.gov.uk/…/gambling/premiseslicences/The application can be inspected at: Licensing Department, Tewkesbury Borough Council, Council Offices, Gloucester Rd, Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire, GL20 5TT.

Tel: 01684 272271 or email: licensing@tewkesbury.gov.uk Any person wishing to submit relevant representations to this application must give notice in writing to the address shown above by 11th October 2024.

It is an offence liable on conviction to an unlimited fine under Section 158 of the Licensing Act 2003 to knowingly or recklessly make a false statement in connection with this application.

Application submitted by Licensing Matters Ltd 01282 500322

A construction contract for the A38/A4019 Coombe Hill Junction Improvements scheme could be on offer, if Gloucestershire County Council’s Cabinet agree to the recommendations in a report being presented at their meeting on 18 September 2024. 

https://www.gloucestershire.gov.uk/highways/major-projects-list/a38a4019-junction-improvements-at-coombe-hill/

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Please find attached letter and map regarding the upcoming works on Sandhurst Lane, Northern Jct with Base Lane, Sandhurst starting 28th October 2024.

The Parish Council Meeting scheduled for Thursday 5th September has had to be cancelled at short notice due to insufficient Councillors being available to be quorate… the next meeting is scheduled for Thursday 7th November… apologies for this.

Tewkesbury Borough Council has voted to change its name to North Gloucestershire Borough Council, following consultation with residents, businesses, town and parish councils, and other partners.

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We are required by law to keep the register of eligible voters up to date. From August/September each year we contact every household to find out if the details on the electoral register are correct. This is known as the ‘annual canvass’. Being registered gives you the right to vote at elections and could also improve your credit rating or help you if you need to apply for credit.

We are sending email correspondence on Thursday 29 August to all electors who we hold an email address for, you must respond by using one of the below methods. If you do not respond by Friday 13 September a reminder letter will be sent in the post around the 16 September.

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