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The following roadworks are planned to take place from 19 – 23 January 2026 08:00 – 16:30 and will undoubtedly cause some disruption for Twigworth Green residents and other road users.

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E-Scooters & Electric Bikes – what you need to to know!

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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.

Down Hatherley Lane – Continuing Road Closure until 6 Mar 2026

Police forces have warned people to be aware of the law if they have received an e-scooter for Christmas

Privately owned e-scooters can only legally be used on private land with the landowner’s permission, and using them in public can result in confiscation.

Here’s what you should know, just click on the link below to read the full story published on BBC News.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cn098gezdkeo

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Twigworth Green residents who live along Apley Road and Sorrell Street should be aware of a planning consultation in respect of the proposed Brook Lane housing development.

This is in reference to Planning Application 21/00976/OUT for residential development (up to 160 dwellings) and associated works including demolition, infrastructure, open space and landscaping with vehicular access from the A38.

The developer is looking to to discharge a ‘Planning Condition’ on the Brook Lane access.

Should this access be approved, there will be significant traffic implications, both during construction and ad infinitum when the development is completed, in particular for those Twigworth Green residents living along the route from the A38 roundabout on Ironbridge Road, Apley Road, Sorrell Street to the proposed Brook Lane crossing point.

Twigworth Parish Councillors will be commenting on this but anyone can submit comments on any planning application.

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Council services and opening times will vary over the Christmas and New Year period.

Our offices will be closed from 12 noon on Wednesday, 24 December, and closed all day Thursday, 25 December to Monday, 29 December, and on Thursday, 1 January 2026.

Opening times on Tuesday, 30 and Wednesday, 31 December will be 8.30am to 5pm. Opening hours will return to normal from Friday, 2 January.

If you need assistance over the festive period, our Public Service Centre’s Christmas and New Year opening hours are:
• Monday, 22 December – 8.30am – 5pm
• Tuesday, 23 December – 8.30am – 5pm
• Wednesday, 24 December – 8.30am – 12 noon
• Thursday, 25 December – closed
• Friday, 26 December – closed
• Monday, 29 December – closed
• Tuesday, 30 December – 8.30am – 5pm
• Wednesday, 31 December – 8.30am – 5pm
• Thursday, 1 January – closed
• Friday, 2 January – 8.30am – 4pm

Waste collections
Waste and recycling collections will be delayed over the Christmas period, with waste collection crews not working on Thursday, 25 December, Friday, 26 December and Thursday, 1 January 2025. Residents should check their online collection calendar which is updated with their revised collection days. The last garden waste collection will be Wednesday, 24 December and will resume Friday, 12 January 2026.

Cllr Richard Stanley, Leader of Tewkesbury Borough Council, said: “Collection dates and changes for waste and recycling will vary over the festive holiday, and we encourage everyone in the borough to check the dates and recycle more – especially at this time of year when we all have extra waste. Please make good use of your food caddy and remember to put the right items in your blue bin to help keep Tewkesbury Borough cleaner and greener.
“I wish everyone a safe and joyful Christmas and a happy start to the New Year. Support remains available for those who need it, and I want to sincerely thank our officers and partners for their dedication in helping our community – not only over the holidays, but throughout the year.”

Report a problem through Self-Serve
You can report a problem to us during the festive period via our self serve page on our website.
For a full list of our contact details, visit tewkesbury.gov.uk/contact-us/

Car parks
Our car parks will be operating as usual. This Saturday, 13 December, visitors to Winchcombe will benefit from free parking in borough council-owned car parks and Saturday, 20 December will see free parking at all council-owned car parks in Tewkesbury and Winchcombe. To find a list of car parks, charges and when they apply, visit our car parking webpages.

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Flood alert in force: River Severn in Gloucestershire 

Flooding is possible for: River Severn from Tewkesbury to Gloucester 

High river levels today may lead to flooding.  

Flooding is possible on 10 December 2025.  

River levels remain high due to recent rainfall, flooding may continue over the next few days.
Flooding may affect low lying land and roads adjacent the River Severn from Tewkesbury to Gloucester. Locations that may be affected include Apperley, Maisemore, Hempstead, Minsterworth Ham and Quedgley. Severn Ham, Tewkesbury starts to fill.
Predicted peaks:-
Mythe 3.7m to 4.1m on Saturday 13/11.
Haw Bridge 4.6m to 5.0m on Saturday 13/11.
No flooding is expected at other gauge locations currently.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 48 hours which may see river levels rise further.  

We are closely monitoring the situation.  

Avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses.  
 
This message will be updated by 10:00AM on 11 December 2025 or as the situation changes. 

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