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Ashcroft Road from its junction with Valley View to its junction with Barnhill Farm Road

Gloucestershire County Council has made an order to temporarily close part of the 501455 Ashcroft Road from its junction with Valley View to its junction with Barnhill Farm Road for a distance of approximately 219 metres.

The reason for the closure is for the internet service repairs.

The road is expected to be closed from 08:00 to 17:00 on the 26th July 2023 only or until the works have been completed, whichever is the later. For further information, please contact Gloucestershire Highways on 08000 514 514 or visit www.gloucestershire.gov.uk.

Alternative Route – as signed on site.

Pedestrian access to adjacent properties and emergency access will be
maintained.

The Road Closure Notice can be viewed here.

The Sealed Order for the Closure can be viewed here.

There will be a fireworks display at Matara on Saturday 22nd July 2023 at 9.50pm.

Dear All,

This is just a quick email to let you know that there will be a Private fireworks display at The Kingscote Barn on Sunday 16th July 2023 at approximately 21:45 for approximately 10 minutes. This will be run by Coates Fireworks.

Many thanks,

The KB Team

Message from Simon Hale – Parish Clerk of Kingscote Parish Council

Parish Council Website Temporary Access – July 2023

Please note that the Kingscote Parish Council website is undergoing transition to a new website so temporary access for all updates, including the agenda for the Parish Council Meeting on Tuesday 11th July, can be found here.

For information, the address of the temporary website is: https://www.hugofox.com/community/kingscote-parish-council-20422/home

There are a number of warden-led walks coming up within easy reach of Stroud. There is no need to book and there is no charge for joining the walks, ‘though there is a box for a voluntary contribution towards materials for our work on footpath maintenance. Walks start usually at 10.00 am. & will return to the starting point. A packed lunch is advisable. Additional details are on the Cotswold National Landscape (formerly AONB) website.

Full details of all the scheduled walks are available here

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Man in serious condition following collision near Kingscote

A man remains in a serious condition in hospital following a collision near Kingscote on Thursday 8 June.

Police are appealing for witnesses and dash cam footage following the incident, which happened at 9.20pm on the A4135 junction with the B4058 near Kingscote, which is between Dursley and Tetbury.

It involved a grey Yamaha motorcycle and a blue Peugeot 3008.

The motorcyclist, who is in his 60s, was airlifted to Southmead Hospital, where he remains in a serious condition. His next of kin has been informed and are being supported by specialist officers.

No other people were injured in the collision.

Officers from the Roads Policing Unit are now appealing for any witnesses who have not already come forward, or anyone with relevant dash cam footage, to contact them.

Anybody with information can share this through the Constabulary website, quoting incident 485 of 8 June: https://www.gloucestershire.police.uk/contact/af/contact-us/us/a-matter-involving-driving-vehicles-or-a-road-traffic-incident/

Ash Dieback work on Bagpath Common / Scrubbetts Lane this week 12th – 16th June

I spoke to the foreman at the site this morning who explained how the team would be tackling the work and doing their best to allow access for residents when necessary. The team will be working on the section of Scrubbetts Lane where it passes the main area of the Common. They plan to tackle the worst affected trees and take them down in pieces so that the road isn’t blocked for any significant time.
The foreman also explained the measures that would be taken to protect wildlife (birds, bats, badgers etc) in the area.
Unfortunately, because of the difficulty of access and the need for small equipment, it is likely that only the trees most at risk on this section of road will be dealt with in the time available this week. Further work in the future seems likely to be necessary, both on the main area of Common and on the small triangle.

Tony Wooldridge
Chair, Kingscote Parish Council

Letter to Kingscote Parish Council re Ash Dieback work on Bagpath Common / Scrubbetts Lane 12th – 16th June

Good afternoon, Mr. Hale,

Thank you for contacting us regarding the forthcoming road closure of Scrubbetts Lane for essential felling of diseased Ash trees. 

We are aware that road closure cause disruption to both residents and general road users. For Ash Dieback felling we restrict working times (09.30 to 15.30) to avoid peak traffic times. In the case of Scubbetts Lane it will be the residents in the main that may experience some inconvenience. Where possible we will try to accommodate residents with access requests, as and when it is safe to do so, however they may experience some delays. Of course, we would advise leaving Scrubbetts Lane prior to 09:30, however we also appreciate that this is not always possible. In the instance that a resident should need to gain access through the Lane we advise speaking with the gateman at either end of the closure, whichever is appropriate. They will relay to the Team on site to ask them when it will be clear to pass. If a resident has a specific medical appointment for example, or require careers / nursers to attend them, if we can have the details of whom they are and where they will be attending this would be most helpful. We can let our gateman know in advance. Emergency services access is provided during the closures, and our teams are fully trained and competent to deal with such matters.

Our team are most helpful and will accommodate requirements when it is safe to do so. They will be using smaller equipment for the work required rather than their standard equipment purely because the larger equipment would prohibit any passage of traffic. They are very aware and experienced of what will be required on a Lane such as Scrubbetts Lane. We would ask that residents, deliveries etc try to keep their movements along the Lane to a minimum during the period from 12 -16^th June 2023 and are patient with the Team. Each time they are asked to stop work for safe passage of traffic will impact on the amount of work that can be completed. As you know this area was highlighted for work sometime ago so we certainly would like to achieve the best results possible in the week allocated. Working together will result in the completion of the essential work being a success.

During the week of 12th – 16th June 2023 we have been advised that the Team plan to start from the north/top of the Lane and moving south. Our Team will be on site from around 08:30 on Monday 12th June should clarification be required. With regards to having a contact number we would ask you to speak to the gateman directly who will contact the Supervisor on site or call 0800 0514514 asking to speak to Sara Noons or Laura Dennis.

Thank you in advance for helping us ensure safe and successful felling is completed and for your continued patience in this matter.

Kind regards

Laura

Laura Dennis

Ash Dieback Officer

AshDieback@gloucestershire.gov.uk

Gloucestershire County Council, Shire Hall, Gloucester, GL1 2TG