Western Power Distribution has been kept busy by Storm Callum in the last few days. We have been buffeted by high winds that have brought down power cables and trees.

I have received a number of complaints about the state of the footpaths off Manor Road, with walkers reporting that farming activities are making the paths unusable.

The dates for the closure of Hyde Lane have been extended. The County Council now plan to close the road from 1st October - 31st December 2018 to allow for carriageway resurfacing works.

We have been told that the footpath that goes from the “D” in Hyde Lane towards the railway bridge at the back of Seasons is going to be closed temporarily.

The County Council are at last going to resurface the roundabout at Kingsditch Lane/Tewkesbury Road.

Cheltenham Borough Council are consulting on changes to their Council Tax Support Scheme. The changes are designed to reduce the council's burden in administering the scheme.

The Parish Council is delighted to welcome James Cornish to the team. James lives south of the Tewkesbury Road.

With the hot, dry weather looking set to continue Severn Trent are asking everyone to do what they can to conserve water supplies.

We held a successful litter pick on 13th June 2018.