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Temporary Closure of Pyke Quarry Household Recycling Centre, Horsley

Temporary Closure of Pyke Quarry Household Recycling Centre, Horsley

Gloucestershire County Council have informed the Town Council that Pyke Quarry Household Recycling Centre, near Horsley, will be temporarily closed from Monday June 4 to Friday 22 June inclusive. During the closure, the county council will be carrying out important improvement work at the site.

The work includes:-

· Changing the method used to compact some types of waste and recycling materials.... Read More »

Posted: Mon, 14 May 2018 11:33 by John Kay

Tags: Communication, Council, GCC, Horsley Recycling Centre

New Grit Bins

New Grit Bins

At the most recent meeting of the Town Improvements Committee meeting the Councillors agreed to purchase three new grit bins for the town.

The new locations have been approved by Amey, who are the highways contractor appointed by Gloucestershire County Council. GCC/Amey will only supply the grit for new grit bins if they meet the criteria.

GCC policy states "Grit Bins shall only be located at strategic... Read More »

Posted: Wed, 10 Jan 2018 15:36 by John Kay

Tags: Amey, Communication, Council, GCC, Grit Bins

Upcoming Road Closures

Upcoming Road Closures

Dursley Town Council have been notified by Gloucestershire County Council of two road closures in Dursley for water main connections.

Highfields Approach (outside No. 13) will be closed from the 9th to the 11th August.

Drake Lane is to be closed between Spring Hill and Long Street from the 14th August to the 16th August.

Pedestrian access to premises on or nearby the road and emergency access will be... Read More »

Posted: Mon, 07 Aug 2017 13:24 by John Kay

Tags: Communication, GCC, Road Closure

Roseberry Road: Resurfacing

Roseberry Road: Resurfacing

Information from Amey Gloucestershire:

Where: Roseberry Road – see attached for details of the exact location

What: Road closure for carriageway resurfacing

When: 3rd – 7th April from 0730 to 1730 daily

On behalf of Gloucestershire County Council, Amey will shortly be resurfacing the road at the above location.

To ensure the safety of road users and our workforce, it will be necessary for Amey... Read More »

Posted: Tue, 21 Mar 2017 09:50 by John Kay

Tags: Amey, Communication, Council, GCC, Roadworks

Parking Enforcement in Dursley

Parking Enforcement in Dursley

As a result of a number of enquiries from business owners and residents throughout the town the Town Council hosted a meeting to discuss Parking Enforcement in Dursley with representatives from Gloucestershire County Council on the 21st February 2017.

Gloucestershire County Council were represented by Cllr Steve Lydon, Jim Daniels – Parking Manager and Heather Clarke - Parking Contract Manager)... Read More »

Posted: Wed, 22 Feb 2017 14:00 by John Kay

Tags: Communication, Council, Enforcement, GCC, Parking

Kingshill Road: Road Closure Update

Kingshill Road: Road Closure Update

A4135 Kingshill Road/Blackboys Roundabout, Dursley

Amey Gloucestershire will shortly be undertaking carriageway resurfacing works at the above location. The work is programmed to take place on Saturday 10th and Sunday 11th December.

The road width and type of works dictate that, to ensure the safety of both the travelling public and the workforce, the road will be subject to a Road Closure between 07:30... Read More »

Posted: Wed, 30 Nov 2016 11:05 by John Kay

Tags: Amey, Communication, GCC, Road Closure

Changes to Bus Services in Dursley

Changes to Bus Services in Dursley

The Town Council have been informed that Gloucestershire County Council are making changes to some bus services in the Stroud and Dursley area from 4th September to enable people to access essential services.

GCC and Stagecoach will be hosting an event at Sainsbury's in Dursley on the 15th August between 5pm and 7pm to talk to local people and let them know about the changes that may affect them.

Currently,... Read More »

Posted: Wed, 10 Aug 2016 09:26 by John Kay

Tags: Bus Service, Communication, GCC, Transport