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Leslie D Gale Awards 2019
It is the last chance to nominate a candidate for the 2019 awards to be announced at the town's Annual Assembly on the 21st May 2019. Nominations must be received on or before Friday 5th April 2019.
The Leslie D Gale Award was instituted in 1994, as a tribute to the late Mr Gale, who was the last Chairman of Dursley Parish Council and the first Mayor of Dursley, and who served the community in so many... Read More »
Posted: Tue, 02 Apr 2019 11:07 by John Kay
Heart of England In Bloom - Spring Seminar
Dursley Town Council today facilitated the annual Spring Seminar for the Heart of England In Bloom organisation. Approximately 100 volunteers from central and south west England attended the seminar to find out more about the 2019 "In Bloom" competition.
The Dursley in Bloom team were represented and are once again aiming for gold in this year's competition. If you would like to find out more about... Read More »
Posted: Thu, 28 Mar 2019 15:18 by John Kay
The Dursley Annual Assembly 2019
The Annual Assembly is a "meeting of the town" which is facilitated by the Town Council. This year's guest speaker is Mr Robin Smith, Technical Director for St Modwen Homes.
This meeting provides the residents of the town the opportunity to raise matters of concern with the Mayor and Councillors from the Town, Stroud District and Gloucestershire County Council's.
Annual Reports from the Town Council... Read More »
Posted: Mon, 25 Mar 2019 10:38 by John Kay
Road works in Castle Street
Severn Trent have commenced with three days of road works in Castle Street, near the Methodist Church this morning.
The new service connection works require temporary traffic signals, so delays are to be expected particularly during the peak hours.
Gloucestershire County Council are responsible for the co-ordination of roadworks and have an interactive map on their website where information is available.... Read More »
Posted: Wed, 20 Mar 2019 09:40 by John Kay
Replacement Swing
On Thursday 14th March, Playdale contractors will start work on site to replace the children's swing at Kingshill Play Park. The existing wooden framed swing has reached the end of its life and will be replaced with a new stainless steel one.
Although the work is only expected to take a couple of days, the item will be fenced off and out of use for a few weeks to allow the new surface to settle.
More... Read More »
Posted: Tue, 12 Mar 2019 11:00 by Leah Wellings
Commonwealth Day 2019
Today (Monday 11th March) the Commonwealth Flag will be flying over the town at St James Church to mark Commonwealth Day.
The Fly a Flag for the Commonwealth initiative, now in its fifth year, is again catching the imagination of thousands of participants from all walks of life, inspiring them to join with others throughout the Commonwealth. As a collective public expression of commitment to the Commonwealth,... Read More »
Posted: Mon, 11 Mar 2019 01:00 by John Kay
Pancake Race 2019: The Results
The 2019 Pancake Race was held earlier today with entrants representing local organisations and businesses taking part.
The final result were:
1st: Liam Jones, representing The Pulse Leisure Centre
2nd: Will Hayward, representing The Old Spot
3rd: Chelsie Winsor, representing Henlow Court
A trophy donated by Dursley Business Inclusive, in memory of local volunteer Eileen Nichols, was awarded to Viv Kennedy... Read More »
Posted: Tue, 05 Mar 2019 12:29 by John Kay
Dursley Town Council is Appealing for Witnesses
Unfortunately, the children's Zip Wire at Highfields Play Area has had to be taken out of use again, for the second time in the last month.
The new seat, which cost the Council over £300 to replace, was installed for less than a week before being chewed by a dog. It has had to be removed until further notice.
The first seat was removed because of similar damage. From local reports, it appears that... Read More »
Posted: Mon, 25 Feb 2019 13:00 by Leah Wellings
Dursley Town Council – Authorised to Issue Fixed Penalty Notices for Dog Fouling
The Town Council are pleased to confirm that under the jurisdiction of Stroud District Council the Council's grounds staff are now fully trained and authorised to issue Fixed Penalty Notices (FPN's) for dog fouling offences.
Dursley Town Council are the first Town or Parish Council in the Stroud District to obtain this authorisation from Stroud District Council (SDC). A person responsible for a dog... Read More »
Posted: Fri, 15 Feb 2019 14:44 by John Kay
Annual Pancake Race: Tuesday 5th March 2019
Dursley's annual Pancake Race is held on Shrove Tuesday each year. The race is traditionally held in Parsonage Street at 12 noon. Depending on the number of runners who have entered, "heats" are held with the fastest runners qualifying for the grand final.
In February 2010, Dursley Town Council resolved to resurrect the annual Pancake Race, and to provide a trophy for the winner.
Each year a local charity... Read More »
Posted: Tue, 12 Feb 2019 12:52 by John Kay
