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Guideposts is a local charity which supports people to connect with others, improve their wellbeing and access opportunities.   There are two opportunities at our new CONNECT project which opened on Thursday 10th January and runs every other Thursday. It is based in Whitminster and aims to connect people living in the rural areas in and around Whitminster where opportunities ...

PR XMAS RECYCLING The festive season is almost upon as and Stroud District Council has made plans to make sure waste and recycling collections are made during the holiday period. Householders whose collections would usually fall on Tuesday December 25, Wednesday December 26 and Tuesday January 1 will have their refuse collected on a different day. And they are being asked ...

From Carol Novoth....   Dear All,   Just a quick note to let you know that I will be on annual leave from Monday 17th Dec 2018 and will return on Wednesday 9th Jan 2019. If you have any issues please contact me before the 14th December. While I am away please contact the office on 01453 754512 Please note that the Council offices will close on the 24th Dec 2018 and reope ...

Stroud District Council’s Health & Wellbeing Team are pleased to launch their Active for Life – Equipment Loan Scheme. Please find below information about the scheme.   About the Active for Life Equipment The Active for Life adapted sports equipment can be used to increased Mobility, coordination, mental health, wellbeing and increased social activity. This might be part ...

The Mobile Library will be visiting   Arlingham  Red Lion   13:45 until 14:15 on   Monday 26th November 2018 No visit December Monday 21st January 2019 Monday 18th February 2019 Monday 18th March 2019   A good selection of books for both adults and children   Use a computer free of charge   www.gloucestershire.gov.uk/libraries or call 01452 426973 ...

Hello,   From Monday 3 to Friday 21 December, Hempsted Household Recycling Centre, near Gloucester, will be temporarily closed to allow some important upgrades to the site.  This work follows a similar upgrade completed at Pyke Quarry HRC, near Stroud last summer.   We are changing the method used to compact some types of waste and recyclable materials.  A mobile materials ...

These roads will be closed from 29th October 2018 to 2nd November 2018. This is to allow for sewer relining works on behalf of Severn Trent Water Ltd.   To facilitate these closures a one way system will be put in place.   If you require any further information regarding these closures please contact the office on 08000 514514. ...

Stroud Half Marathon   The marathon will be taking place on Sunday 21st October 2018.   Please see below schedule for details and times of road closures associated with this event:   Road No. A419 Cainscross Road – between Merrywalks and Cainscross Roundabouts for its total length of 1.2km between the hours of 07.30 to 12.30.       Road No.  3/214 Standish Lane betwee ...

School Lane, Whitminster   This road will be closed from 22nd October 2018 to 24th October 2018. This is to allow for a new water connection by Severn Trent Water Ltd.   If you require any further information regarding this closure please contact the office on 08000 514514. ...

Gloucestershire Waste Management have been in contact to advise of changes to the opening hours of Household Recycling Centres in Gloucestershire.

From 28th October Pyke Quarry, Horsley will open 10am until 4pm six days a week, with it being closed on Wednesdays.

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