Persimmon's planning application for the first tranche of Elms Park development is now live on the Borough Council website. Everyone is welcome to provide comments.

Persimmon, one of the developers planning to build Elms Park, has applied to divert a footpath to accommodate their first tranche of housing development.

A reminder that there have again been reports locally of people experiencing unpleasant odours. The suspicion is that the culprit is either the Wingmoor Farm land fill site or the Brockhampton sewage treatment works. It is important that these problems are reported to the Environment Agency (EA) by calling 0800 807060.

The examination of the Cheltenham Local Plan has concluded. The Plan should shortly be adopted by Cheltenham Borough Council. Meanwhile the examination of the Tewkesbury Local Plan has just commenced.

Highways England has again asked for a decision on outline planning permission for Elms Park to be postponed. Highways England has concerns about transport issues that the developers have not addressed to their satisfaction.

A planning application for the building of houses west of Manor Road is about to be submitted by Persimmon Homes. This will be the first development under the Elms Park umbrella.

Members of the public have the right in law to examine the Parish Council's documentation (including the accounts) for 2019-2020.

Due to the coronavirus pandemic it has not been possible to schedule a public meeting this year.

The County Council plans to resurface Southam Lane. The works are planned to start on 1st June, though the dates may change.

The County Council plans to resurface Evesham Road in May, though the dates may change.