Gloucestershire residents whose property or business was flooded during Storm Henk between 2 January and 12 January could be eligible for up to £5,000 of grant funding.
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Rapidly expanding village calls on Royal Mail to deliver new post box
Residents in Twigworth have set up a petition calling for a new post box in the community after being refused by the Royal Mail
Greener Gloucestershire climate change community fund!
The Greener Gloucestershire community climate change fund is to help Gloucestershire reduce carbon emissions within communities. This will improve health, reduce the risks from extreme weather events and create thriving local networks.
Eligible groups don’t have to be climate experts to apply. We’re just as keen to hear from communities who are starting their journey to take action to protect their local environment.
The fund can deliver grants of up to £4,999 to eligible groups. The closing date for applications is the 26th February
Campaign of Royal Mail Post Box at Twigworth Green
The residents of Twigworth Green find themselves at what has become the new centre, of what was once a small village (Twigworth) on the outskirts of Gloucester, with nearly 800 new homes planned on this new development and already with a bustling Local Centre with Supermarket, Bakery and Cafe, with more retail units planned, yet the residents are without a Royal Mail Post Box.
Feedback wanted on Tewkesbury Borough Council’s draft Council Plan
Tewkesbury Borough Council is asking for feedback on its proposed new Council Plan, which sets out its new vision, priorities and focus areas for the next four years.
The consultation, which is live from Friday, 19 January, invites views on whether what is being proposed will ensure the best outcomes for residents, businesses and communities in the borough.
M5 Junction 10 Improvements Scheme reaches significant planning milestone
Gloucestershire County Council’s proposed M5 Junction 10 Improvements Scheme has reached a further major milestone, following acceptance of their application for development consent by the Planning Inspectorate on behalf of the Secretary of State.
LAURENCE ROBERTSON MP – LOCAL FLOODING SPEECH IN PARLIAMENT
Facebook Video link to Laurence Robertson MP speech in Parliament 9 Jan 2024: https://www.facebook.com/share/v/YdJ6wfPPW82CvxXf/
“The awful flooding that has affected so many over the past week has damaged homes, farms and livelihoods, and we must do all we can to mitigate the devastating impact it continues to have on our community. Although things have improved, there is still much more that can be done, which is why I am continuing to press for further flood resilience measures in Parliament.
Yesterday I asked the Minister to hold discussions on the potential benefits of river dredging with the Environment Agency, which may help to alleviate the impact of flooding on certain areas. This is, of course, one potential action amongst many, however I will continue to explore all options with Ministers.
As always, please do get in touch with my office at laurence.robertson.mp@parliament.uk if you have any comments or queries. My website, laurencerobertson.org.uk, will be updated with the latest information.”
Laurence Robertson MP
River Severn at Twigworth and Longford flood warning area
Removed 8:03am on 8 January 2024
View map of the flood warning area(Visual only)
This Flood Warning has been removed.
River levels are falling, but still pose a flood risk. The Flood Warning for the area has now been removed. However, a Flood Alert remains in force for the wider area, so flooding may still affect roads and low-lying land. No further rainfall is forecast.
We continue to monitor 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.
Twigworth Parish Council Gloucestershire 