Tags: Communication
Dursley United Charity: Student Funding Opportunity
DURSLEY UNITED CHARITY
CHARITY NUMBER 248960
Students who live in the parishes of Dursley, Cam, Stinchcombe and Uley who are in need of financial assistance for Further Education or Training can apply to Dursley United Charity before 30 September 2020.
Application forms can be obtained from
Mrs A Gambie, DUC c/o Dursley Town Council, Jacob's House, Castle Street, Dursley GL11 4DF. or Email: dursleyunitedcharity@gmail.com... Read More »
Posted: Tue, 01 Sep 2020 09:07 by Anita Gambie
Doorstep Selling in Dursley
It has been brought to the attention of the Town Council that some residents have been visited by a person selling educational books. The seller claims to have permission from the Dursley Town Council, this is not the case.
Dursley Town Council would not endorse any type of product in this way and we would never encourage "cold calling" on our residents.
We have contacted the seller to ensure they are... Read More »
Posted: Tue, 28 Jul 2020 09:01 by John Kay
Dursley Matters Newsletter Summer 2020 Edition
The latest edition of our quarterly newsletter is available to download from the Town Council's website.
This edition includes a special message from the Town Mayor and the latest news on the recipients of this year's Leslie D Gale awards, playground improvements, a new 'Shop Local' campaign and more.
If you would like to receive an electronic copy of the newsletter by email, please contact admin@dursleytowncouncil.gov.uk... Read More »
Posted: Mon, 20 Jul 2020 15:25 by Leah Wellings
Leslie D Gale Awards 2020
The recipients of this year's Leslie D Gale awards have been announced. They are Caroline Marrow, Marisa Dexter and Aaron Harris.
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. The award not only recognises longevity of service to the community but also impact. The recipients all received... Read More »
Posted: Fri, 17 Jul 2020 08:04 by John Kay
Long Street Car Park - Reinstatement of 23 hour waiting limit
Dursley Town Council and our car park management company, District Enforcement Ltd have agreed to reinstate the 23 hour time limit in the Long Street Car Park from Saturday 1st August 2020.
This temporary removal of the maximum waiting time allowed local residents to park their vehicles for longer periods during the lockdown.
This decision has been taken as lockdown restrictions have been relaxed, more... Read More »
Posted: Wed, 15 Jul 2020 10:37 by John Kay
Shop Local – support your Town Centre safely and tell us about your favourite businesses
Dursley Town Council are supporting a new campaign by Stroud District Council by getting behind shops and businesses with its Shop Local campaign, as lockdown eases.
The Shop Local campaign is simple - we want shoppers to be able to shop and eat safely, and businesses to trade profitably and safely, to help restart the local economy.
The council is calling on shoppers to tag their favourite stores and... Read More »
Posted: Wed, 08 Jul 2020 13:19 by John Kay
Playgrounds and Gym Equipment Re-open on 4th July
Dursley Town Council will re-open the playgrounds and gym equipment at the War Memorial Recreation Ground, Highfields and Kingshill from 4th July in line with the governments recent announcement.
It is impossible to fully negate all risks of contracting the Covid-19 virus (or other infection) at a place like a playground, which can be frequented by large numbers of people, who may have differing views... Read More »
Posted: Tue, 30 Jun 2020 11:53 by John Kay
Shops & Businesses Re-opening Today
Dursley Town Council would like to "welcome back" the shops and businesses who are re-opening today and those who have plans in place to re-open over the next few weeks.
The Town Council would ask all residents and visitors to support our local businesses, many who have not been able to trade since March.
We do need to be mindful that the Covid-19 virus is still a threat and would advise all those visiting... Read More »
Posted: Mon, 15 Jun 2020 09:36 by John Kay
Annual Reports 2019/20
The Annual Reports for Dursley Town Council, Councillors (GCC & SDC) and Community Groups are normally released at the town's Annual Assembly meeting in May.
Due to the current social distancing restrictions this year's Annual Assembly will not be held. However the annual report's are now available to view online.
Paper copies of the reports will be available in Dursley library and Jacob's House... Read More »
Posted: Fri, 15 May 2020 10:27 by John Kay
Re-opening of Tennis Courts on the "Rec"
Following the Government's announcement on 10th May 2020, the tennis courts on the War Memorial Recreation Ground have reopened for public use today (Wed 13th May).
Due to the closure of The Pulse Leisure Centre the courts will remain unlocked and no key/deposit is required. This will be reviewed if there are any instances of anti-social behaviour on the courts.
Players must adhere to the government... Read More »
Posted: Wed, 13 May 2020 09:20 by John Kay
