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We are pleased to note that distribution of the printed copy has now recommenced and will, subject to Covid progress and regulations continue throughout the year. The Parish Council has agreed to subsidise printing if required in order to ensure that production of this community resource continues.
Download the September 2021 Edition
(This is a copy of last month’s and that we will post October’s copy shortly.)
We are pleased to note that distribution of the printed copy has now recommenced and will, subject to Covid progress and regulations continue throughout the year. The Parish Council has agreed to subsidise printing if required in order to ensure that production of this community resource continues.
From John, Flood Warden
Job done yesterday so no day two needed! Grateful thanks to all.
Amazingly the river clearance was completed by lunchtime Saturday so there is no need to show up today (Sunday!).
A willing band turned up at 10 am, got briefed and at 1015 Frank from Pettifers brought tea, excellent coffee and very welcome hot bacon rolls.
Our task was made a lot easier by recent clearances:- The Green by the Parish Council, the Glebe Field by Gary Marshall and Peter Williams and School Field by Jonathan Blanch. Thanks to them we just cleared the river between the A429 and footbridge and tidied up minor debris and silting downstream, all quickly dealt with.
Thank you to those that came – including Alex Hunter and family, new to Crudwell and happy to help out.
See you next Autumn, probably25th September or 2nd October.
Kind regards
John
We are planning to clear the river again this weekend, Saturday 18th and Sunday 19th starting at 10am.
We have an easier task this time because Jonathan Blanch has just trimmed the riverbanks in School Field and Gary Marshall with Peter Williams have been keeping the Glebe Field riverbanks clear.
Frank, of the newly-named Pettifers Hotel opposite has kindly offered to provide us with sustenance & support.
Please forward this invitation to anyone you think might help – the more the merrier, & its a great way to meet people.
Thanks, John 0796 106 5000
Flooding did happen in Crudwell. It was caused by inattention and neglect.
Road levels and riverbanks had been raised yet the river was allowed to block.
Extreme floodwater passing through Crudwell could not escape onto the flood plain as in the past.
In 2007 there was the blockage seen above so flooding was inevitable – and it happened (see below).
After that 2007 flood the river banks were lowered & the riverbed cleared and widened.
Our mission now is to keep it clear to flow downstream and prevent future flooding.
Let’s meet at 10am this Saturday & Sunday in the fields downstream of the A429 bridge.
Bring wellys, waterproof gloves & hand tools to chop and remove weeds.
Spread the word, it’s a unique chance to meet neighbours and do something constructive together.
See you there, John McWilliam, Crudwell Flood Warden (0796 106 5000)
Click here – Watercourse photo 1
Click here – More watercourse photo 2
Download the August 2021 Edition
We are pleased to note that distribution of the printed copy has now recommenced and will, subject to Covid progress and regulations continue throughout the year. The Parish Council has agreed to subsidise printing if required in order to ensure that production of this community resource continues.
Sian Burke-Murphy; who has led the Neighbourhood Plan Steering Group from its inception has now stepped down as Chair.
We are all indebted to Sian who’s drive, inspiration and dedication has helped the Group to successfully achieve it’s goal of a made Crudwell Neighbourhood Plan. We are pleased that Sian will remain as a Steering Group and Community Liaison Group member.
Steering Group Secretary; Cllr. Roy Lambley who has led on the Regulation 16 consultation and Referendum stages of the Plan was elected as the new Steering Group Chairman. Parish Clerk Lisa Dent was elected as Steering Group Secretary and Crudwell Flood Warden John McWilliam was co-opted as a Steering Group member.
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Roy F Lambley – Neighbourhood Plan
Steering Group Chairman
Download the July 2021 Edition
We are pleased to note that distribution of the printed copy has now recommenced and will, subject to Covid progress and regulations continue throughout the year. The Parish Council has agreed to subsidise printing if required in order to ensure that production of this community resource continues.
Urgent road closure Notice Tetbury Lane 9th June 2021
From 9 June 2021, the following length of road shall be closed to all traffic in the interests of public safety to enable Wessex Water to carry out an urgent stop tap renewal.
Tetbury Lane (Part), Crudwell; from its junction with A429 in a Westerly direction for approximately 80m.
Alternative route: via C76, C92, A429 and vice versa.
The closure and diversion route will be clearly indicated by traffic signs. Access will be maintained for residents and businesses where possible, although delays are likely due to the nature of the works.
These works will commence on 9 June 2021 and are anticipated to be required for 3 days. This Notice will have a maximum duration of 5 days.
Link to plan:- Tetbury Lane Road Closure
Following our announcement of the 11th May stating that the Crudwell Neighbourhood Plan had passed the 6th May Referendum with 83% of votes in favour, we are pleased to inform you that we have now received confirmation from Wiltshire Council that the Plan has been formally ‘made’. This means that our Neighbourhood Plan now forms part of the Wiltshire Council Development Plan and the policies in the Neighbourhood Plan will be given full weight when assessing planning applications that affect land in the Crudwell Neighbourhood Area. Having a made Neighbourhood Plan helps to ensure that we have much more control of any development in our Neighbourhood Area until 2026, when a new Neighbourhood Plan can be developed.
For full details please see the Made Neighbourhood Plan and the Decision Statement from Wiltshire Council below.
Crudwell Neighbourhood Plan Final Decision Statement (following referendum)
Crudwell Neighbourhood Plan 2019-2026 (Made – May 2021)