Category: News & Events

There are a number of warden-led walks coming up within easy reach of Stroud, Tetbury and Malmesbury. 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.

Please find the latest edition of The Forerunner here

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

Please find the latest edition of The Forerunner here

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