Tags: Council
Festive Window Competition
The winners of the 2019 Festive were announced on Friday evening at the annual Festive Dursley Switch On event. The theme for this year's competition was "Winter Wonderland"
The winners were the Hummingbird Café; owner Suzi Abraham is pictured along with Carmen Bleaken and Megan Lovett in the winning window.
Daisy Belle Floral Design were second with Belle's Kitchen third. The Old Spot, Cutters... Read More »
Posted: Mon, 02 Dec 2019 11:12 by John Kay
Town Councillor Vacancy
Do you want to make a difference in your community?
Are you concerned about what happens in your local area?
Do you feel you could represent the views of your neighbourhood?
If you answered 'yes' have you ever thought about becoming a Town Councillor?
Dursley Town Council has a Councillor Vacancy following the recent resignation of Councillor Suzi Abraham.
If you would like to find out more about the rewarding... Read More »
Posted: Thu, 07 Nov 2019 14:49 by John Kay
Remembrance 2019
In addition to the normal Remembrance Sunday parade in the town centre on Sunday 10th November 2019 (schedule listed below) the Town Mayor, Cllr Neil Grecian will be laying a wreath at the World War 2 memorial.
The World War 2 memorial is located at the pavilion on the War Memorial Recreation Ground. The wreath will be laid by the Mayor at 11am on Monday 11th November 2019.
Schedule (Sunday 10th November)... Read More »
Posted: Mon, 04 Nov 2019 15:28 by John Kay
Official Opening of the Petanque Court
We are pleased to announce that the installation of a Petanque Court at the War Memorial Recreation Ground is complete. The court was officially opened by the Mayor on Tuesday 22nd October 2019.
The facility is free to use and will be run on a turn up and play basis. If required, players can borrow Boules from 'The Pulse' in return for a refundable deposit.
The court was installed with the help of a... Read More »
Posted: Tue, 22 Oct 2019 14:05 by John Kay
Fly Tipper Caught on CCTV Dumping Waste in War Memorial Recreation Ground
In September, our CCTV cameras captured clear images of a fly tipper dumping waste in the War Memorial Recreation Ground.
Working with Stroud District Council, the offender was successfully identified and issued with a Fixed Penalty Notice for £150, which was subsequently paid.
Councillor Alex Stennett, Chair of the Council Green Spaces Committee, said "fly tipping is an unnecessary and unpleasant... Read More »
Posted: Wed, 16 Oct 2019 15:33 by John Kay
Contract Opportunity: Cleaning Maintenance
Dursley Town Council in partnership with Dursley Tabernacle URC are looking for a cleaning contractor for the period January 2020 to December 2022.
The contract includes the routine cleaning of Jacob's House, The Vibe Youth Centre and some areas within the Tabernacle Church.
The Town Council would invite interested parties to contact the Town Clerk to discuss the contract and to arrange a site viewing.... Read More »
Posted: Wed, 18 Sep 2019 13:19 by John Kay
Planning Meeting Cancelled
The Planning Committee meeting scheduled for this evening (Tuesday 17th September) has been postponed due to unforeseen circumstances.
The meeting will now take place at 18:30 on Tuesday 24th September 2019 and will be held in the meeting room located at the Methodist Church in Castle Street.
Posted: Tue, 17 Sep 2019 15:14 by John Kay
War Memorial Recreation Ground: Fire Damage to Council Property
Over the weekend of 17th and 18th August 2019, two litter bins in the War Memorial Recreation Ground playground were deliberately set on fire and destroyed.
The incident on Saturday 17th August occurred between the hours of 19:50-21:00 and the incident on Sunday 18th August occurred between 19:05-20:00.
Both incidents, and those involved, were caught on CCTV but following police advise we are not releasing... Read More »
Posted: Tue, 27 Aug 2019 15:45 by John Kay
Play Gloucestershire’s Play Rangers - Coming to Dursley
Play Gloucestershire's Play Rangers - Coming to Dursley
Play Ranger activities take place outdoors in all weather and are open access. This means there is no registration, children are free to come and go as they please.
The last Dursley session takes place on Thursday 15th August at Highfields Play Area.
Under 7's are welcome and should be accompanied by a parent or carer.
All Sessions: 10am to 4pm.
For... Read More »
Posted: Tue, 13 Aug 2019 10:35 by John Kay
Three New Dursley Town Councillors
At the meeting of Dursley Town Council on Tuesday 6th August, three new residents were co-opted onto Council filling all the vacant Town Councillor positions.
Local residents, Kate Reynolds, Joanne Smee and Denver Thirwell were unanimously voted onto Council by the existing Town Councillors.
Mayor Neil Grecian welcomed the new Councillors and said "it is great to have three new volunteers and bring the... Read More »
Posted: Wed, 07 Aug 2019 13:09 by John Kay