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Christmas at Sixways 2020
The Parish Council has been working with local businesses to create a 'Switch on to Christmas at Sixways' event over the Christmas period. Each participating business at Sixways will decorate their window and promote a local charity over the Christmas period. The aim is to encourage residents to support local businesses and those in our community in particular need of help at this challenging time.... Read More »
Posted: Thu, 10 Dec 2020 15:59 by Joanna Noles
CK Futures - survey of Charlton Kings residents regarding environmental issues
CK Futures is an initiative created by Charlton Kings Parish Council in response to the climate and ecological emergencies.
We have now created a survey for local residents which is anonymous and designed to understand their position on subjects such as resource waste, personal carbon footprints and plastic pollution. The survey results will help to shape our ongoing environmental strategy.
The survey,... Read More »
Posted: Tue, 08 Dec 2020 10:00 by Joanna Noles
Guideposts Information Service
Since March, the Guideposts Information Service have been supporting people through the Covid-19 pandemic by providing a helpline service for those struggling with stress, uncertainty and practical difficulties. Their popular 'Stay Connected' web pages have provided 100s of ideas of ways to stay socially connected and active from home.
The Guideposts Information Service (GIS) is a free emotional support,... Read More »
Posted: Mon, 07 Dec 2020 12:24 by Joanna Noles
Ash Dieback Project- A message from Gloucestershire County Council
Gloucestershire County Council have launch the Ash Dieback Project to start to tackle the effects of Ash Dieback within the county. The immediate concern is to protect users of the Highway and County Council land from the danger posed by numerous dying trees. The general consensus currently is that up to 95% of ash trees in the UK may eventually become affected by the disease.
Ash dieback damages tree's... Read More »
Posted: Mon, 07 Dec 2020 11:52 by Joanna Noles
Parish Office and Stanton Suite - Re-opening after lockdown and Christmas closure
Following the end of the recent COVID-19 lockdown, all Parish Office staff are working their normal hours in the Parish Office from 3rd December 2020.
However, the Parish Office will not be re-opened to members of the public until after the Christmas break. In the meantime, anyone who wished to speak to a member of staff is asked to get in touch by telephone or email and a face-to-face appointment can... Read More »
Posted: Thu, 03 Dec 2020 12:56 by Joanna Noles
Slow Ways - walking route initiative
At our Full Council meeting on 30th November 2020, the Parish Council agreed its support for the Slow Ways initiative and undertook to make local residents aware of its work.
Slow Ways aims to create a network of walking routes to connect all of Great Britain's towns and cities. It is looking for volunteers to help identify suitable routes. Further information, including how to get involved in the work,... Read More »
Posted: Thu, 03 Dec 2020 11:35 by Joanna Noles
Charlton Kings Parish Council - Tree Strategy
Charlton Kings Parish Council proudly presents our new Tree Strategy that mirrors the Gloucestershire Nature Partnership's Tree Strategy for Gloucestershire. Our strategy is a key part of CK Futures, which is Charlton Kings Parish's response to the Climate Emergency.
Although the strategy will be for adults to strive to deliver, its introduction is written to gain the attention and interest of the generations... Read More »
Posted: Mon, 30 Nov 2020 16:45 by Joanna Noles
Dementia Awareness Sessions - FREE and online throughout December
A series of on-line Dementia awareness sessions are being offered to anyone in Gloucestershire who has an interest in the subject.
Please email foddc.daa@fdean.gov.uk with the date you would like to attend, and include your name, telephone number and where in Gloucestershire you live. You will then be sent the joining instructions for your preferred session.
Session dates:
2nd December, 4th December,... Read More »
Posted: Mon, 30 Nov 2020 12:17 by Joanna Noles
Road Closure - Harp Hill 15th - 17th December 2020
Gloucestershire Highways have announced the planned road closure of Harp Hill from the junction with Greenway Road to the junction with Hales Road from 15th December to 17th December, to allow for drainage repairs.
Pedestrian access to premises on or next to the road and emergency access will be maintained.
For further information, please contact Gloucestershire Highways on 08000 514 514 or visit www.gloucestershire.gov.uk.... Read More »
Posted: Mon, 30 Nov 2020 12:03 by Joanna Noles
Grange Field Survey
Charlton Kings Parish Council would like to thank all the residents who responded to our recent consultation on proposals to enhance Grange Field. We are very grateful that you took the time to consider our proposals and feed back your own opinions and ideas.
We are now working hard to review all your responses and plan the way forward. We will continue to communicate with the community as we progress,... Read More »
Posted: Wed, 25 Nov 2020 09:41 by Joanna Noles
