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Fireworks at Kingscote Barn – 3rd August

Dear All,

 

PRIVATE Fireworks at The Kingscote Barn on WEDNESDAY 3RD AUGUST 2016 at 9.50PM for approximately 10 mins and will be run by FIREMAGIC.

 

Kindest Regards,

 

Claire

Claire Shea

Kingscote Barn, Tetbury, Gloucestershire, GL8 8YE

01453 861161

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Waste & Recycling Changes

Cotswold District Council will soon be changing waste and recycling collection days for about 70% of households in the district to improve the service to residents.

In light of Cotswold District Council’s initiative to enhance waste and recycling services for its residents, responsible waste management becomes paramount. With changing collection days for a significant portion of households, it’s essential for residents to adapt their recycling habits and consider efficient waste disposal methods. Dumpster rental services can play a crucial role in this transition, offering a convenient solution for managing recyclables and other waste materials. By utilizing dumpsters, residents can easily segregate and dispose of their waste in an organized manner. To learn more about how dumpster rental services can aid in this process, explore options available here, ensuring a smooth and eco-friendly transition for residents as they adjust to the new waste and recycling collection schedules.

Extending this concept to regions with similar initiatives, like Cairns, skip bins become a local solution that residents can readily embrace. The skip bins cairns, for instance, provide a tailored approach to waste disposal, allowing residents to seamlessly adjust their practices in harmony with evolving waste management strategies. Embracing such services ensures not only a smoother transition for residents but also contributes to a collective effort in fostering sustainable and eco-friendly waste management practices.

Why is this happening?

  • Over the last few years there has been a noticeable increase in the size and distribution of the population across the District, with many people moving into newly built properties.  This has provided scope for us to improve our service, reducing vehicle movements and ensuring missed bin collections are addressed swiftly.  The rezoning of rounds will affect about 70% of households.  Once in place, we believe that the new zones will be able to absorb the impact of further property development over the next few years.

 

What would happen if we didn’t do this?

  • If we just continue with our current arrangements local Council Tax payers would face a large, and unnecessary, increase in expenditure on the waste service because we would have to hire more staff and also purchase new trucks to meet demands  – both would then be surplus to requirements on several days of the week.

When will the new collection arrangements begin?  

The revised zones are scheduled to come into effect on the week beginning 19 September. We recognise that some households will have to wait for more than 14 days for their first waste or recycling collection after the change is introduced; as a result, Ubico crews will collect any additional  waste/recycling which has accumulated, provided it is placed by the refuse bin or recycling box on the day of the first collection after 19 September. Additional refuse should be presented in a bin liner and additional recyclables can be presented in a cardboard box.

How will residents be informed?

Last week (w/c 4 July) Ubico started delivering bin labels to the areas which are included in the change.  During August, all residents who will be assigned a new waste collection day as a result of these changes will receive a detailed letter and a revised collection calendar in a marked envelope  – copies of sample documents are attached for information. Please Note: Only those properties which receive the letter will see a change in their collection day.

 

In addition, information is available on the Council’s website – www.cotswold.gov.uk/34979.aspx and we will be issuing press releases and posting information using Twitter and Facebook.

How you can help.

  • Please help us to publicise this change by using all the communications methods at your disposal.  A poster explaining the changes is attached and it would be appreciated if you could display it on noticeboards. We can also supply hard copies if you contact the Press Office, Cotswold District Council, Trinity Road, Cirencester GL7 1PX.

Further information

If you have queries about this change you can find more information at www.cotswold.gov.uk/34979.aspx or by calling the Waste Hotline on 01285 623123.

Kind Regards

Sue Coakley

Cabinet Member for Environment

Collection Round Changes FLYER

Collection Round Changes LETTER

Collection Round Changes FLYER-1

Collection Round Changes ENVELOPE

Collection Round Changes CALENDAR

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Appointment of a new Parish Councillor

Kingscote Parish Council are pleased to welcome Jon Bowers from Bagpath on to Kingscote Parish Council following the recent Parish Council meeting.

Thank you also to all the other applicants; it was really positive to have such an interest in Parish matters.

On behalf of Kingscote Parish Council.

Anna Davison
Clerk to the Parish Council

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Parish Council Meeting -13th July – 8pm

Please find attached the agenda for the next Parish Council meeting, to be held on Wednesday 13th July at 8pm in the Hunter’s Hall.

Please note, further amendments may be made to the agenda as they arise.

Look forward to seeing you there.

Anna Davison
Clerk to Parish Council

AG 16.07.13

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Sodbury Sportive – Sunday 21st August

On Sunday 21 August the Sodbury Sportive will be taking place once more on roads that will pass through or near to your local areas. I enclose a copy of the flyer that summarises the three routes that will feature on the day. These flyers are being distributed to pubs and local shops on the three routes to raise awareness.
Our event is a non competitive cycling one and thus not a race. However we are expecting up to one thousand riders in total. Riders will be briefed to abide by the Highway Code and to be courteous to other road users and to take utmost care  when passing those on horseback.
We apologise in advance for any inconvenience that may result on the day. No roads will be closed.
The event is organised by the Rotary Club of Chipping Sodbury and will raise significant funds every penny of which will be used to help charities and those with deserving support needs.
I would ask that you use any means possible to help raise the awareness of the event eg local newsletters or post the flyer somewhere conspicuous in your respective areas.
Thank you in advance for your support and understanding.
Best regards,
Stuart Fraser
On behalf of the Rotary Club of Chipping Sodbury.
Sportive poster