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Planning Committee - Online
Last night (21st April) saw Dursley Town Council host their first ever "online" meeting.
Following the government's lockdown restrictions to combat the Covid-19 pandemic it was not possible for Town Council to host a public meeting. This resulted in the cancellation of the scheduled meetings in April until last night's Planning Committee meeting.
Legislation approved by Parliament now permits Town/Parish... Read More »
Posted: Wed, 22 Apr 2020 09:29 by John Kay
Covid-19: Extension to Lockdown Period
Following yesterday's extension to the lockdown period for a further three weeks, the single most important action we can all take, in fighting coronavirus, is to remain staying at home in order to protect the NHS and save lives.
The restrictions in place remain:
1. Requiring people to stay at home, except for very limited purposes.
2. Closing non-essential shops and community spaces.
3. Stopping all... Read More »
Posted: Fri, 17 Apr 2020 10:59 by John Kay
Covid-19: Extension to Lockdown Period
Following yesterday's extension to the lockdown period for a further three weeks, the single most important action we can all take, in fighting coronavirus, is to remain staying at home in order to protect the NHS and save lives.
The restrictions in place remain:
1. Requiring people to stay at home, except for very limited purposes.
2. Closing non-essential shops and community spaces.
3. Stopping all... Read More »
Posted: Fri, 17 Apr 2020 10:59 by John Kay
Garden Bonfires
Dursley Town Council would like to share the following message on bonfires from Stroud District Council.
Bonfire smoke may cause particular problems for people with underlying health conditions such as asthma, bronchitis and heart conditions. We all now know that Covid-19 is a respiratory disease. During the pandemic, more people than normal are at home, working, caring for their family and/or self-isolating.... Read More »
Posted: Thu, 16 Apr 2020 09:42 by John Kay
Covid 19 - The Use of Play Equipment
Dursley Town Council would like to remind all visitors to the War Memorial Recreation Ground, Highfields Play Area and Kingshill Play Area that the play and gym equipment should not be used under any circumstance at the current time.
This is part of the government's guidance on green space areas and to reduce the risk of catching the Covid-19 virus.
Signage has been placed at each location but we are... Read More »
Posted: Wed, 15 Apr 2020 09:04 by John Kay
Long Street Car Park - Waiting Times Removed
Dursley Town Council and our car park management company, District Enforcement Ltd have agreed to temporarily waive the 23 hour time limit in the Long Street Car Park.
This temporary removal of the maximum waiting time follows requests from local residents who were leaving their homes to move their vehicles contravening the government guidance to stay at home.
This decision will be reviewed as government... Read More »
Posted: Mon, 30 Mar 2020 12:19 by John Kay
NEW RULES ON STAYING AT HOME AND AWAY FROM OTHERS
The single most important action we can all take, in fighting coronavirus, is to stay at home in order to protect the NHS and save lives.
That is why the government is now (23 March 2020) introducing three new measures.
1. Requiring people to stay at home, except for very limited purposes.
2. Closing non-essential shops and community spaces.
3. Stopping all gatherings of more than two people in public.... Read More »
Posted: Tue, 24 Mar 2020 10:19 by John Kay
May Elections - Postponed for a year
The Coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic has led to this year's Local Elections being postponed until May 2021.
Election information is available from Stroud District Council's website:
Posted: Fri, 20 Mar 2020 12:00 by Leah Wellings
Committee Meetings Cancelled
Dursley Town Council have taken the decision to cancel all Committee Meetings until further notice due to the ongoing Covid-19 (coronavirus) pandemic.
This includes tonight's (Tuesday 17th March) meetings of Green Spaces and Planning Committee meetings.
Posted: Tue, 17 Mar 2020 09:26 by John Kay
FESTIVE DURSLEY COMMUNITY MEETING - POSTPONED
The Festive Dursley Community Group is hosting an open meeting at 7pm on Wednesday 18th March 2020 at Dursley Community Centre.
This will be a chance to celebrate achievements, find out about 2020 events, volunteer to get involved and plan for the future.
THIS EVENT IS NOW POSTPONED
Posted: Mon, 09 Mar 2020 09:06 by Anita Gambie
