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.

The Swindon Road Recycling Centre has reopened but users must ONLY VISIT THE SITE ON THEIR GENERAL WASTE COLLECTION DAY.

Once again we have been cursed with a flytipper.

I am saddened to report the death of Peter Piff. For many years Peter was the Chairman of the Village Hall Committee.