News & Notices
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Elections
List of Parish councillors duly elected
List of nominated candidates for the district council elections to Stroud District on May 2nd -
Notice for the Police and Crime Commissioner election to commence the opening of the Police and Crime nomination period:
PCC Notice of Election
2024 PCC Notice if Submission of Election Addresses -
Notice of election, Thursday 2nd May 2024:
Notice of Election - District
Notice of Election - Hardwicke -
Notice of temporary road closure
Sellars Road from its junction with Green Lane to its junction with Westland Road
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The Police Community Engagement Vehicle will be at Hardwicke Village Hall on Sunday 28th January 2024 between 10 am and 2pm, this brings an opportunity for the public to meet their local PCSOs and we will be doing free bike coding - click here for a poster
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Please click here for National Highways update regarding works on the M5 J11a northbound exit slip.
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Please click the link below for information on the Skillzone Volunteer Recruitment Day on Monday 5th June 2023, 10am-12pm and 12:45-14:45pm
Skillzone Volunteer Recruitment Poster -
Please click the link below for information on the Hardwicke Parish Council Annual Parish Assembly:
Annual Parish Assembly, Thursday April 13th 2023 at 7pm -
Community Connextions are in need of Volunteer drivers, please click here for their poster
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Application for Employment Units at Quadrant Distribution Centre
The following webpage has been set up to inform the public and local stakeholders of an outline application for employment units at Quadrant Distribution Centre that will be submitted to Stroud District Council:
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Click here for a resource document regarding new ID laws for voting from the Electoral Commission.
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Three Casual Vacancies have arisen in the Office of Parish Councillor for Hardwicke Parish Council:
Parish Councillor Vacancy 1
Parish Councillor Vacancy 2
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Click here to view the notice from the Food Standards Agency regarding the Ferroro Product Recall
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Guidepost, Gloucestershire
Our aim is to connect people and see their natural friendships form outside of the groups as well as within them and is very much focussed on improving wellbeing – never more crucial as now. Our group and other opportunities are for those who: would like to make new local friendships, like art, crafts, music and other hobbies, or are living with a long term health condition, or are a carer for family or a friend.
Click here to view the attached poster which shows what is available.
* Befriending for Wellbeing (New Service)
* Stroud Community Hub (LD and Autism)
* CONNECT at the Farmers Club, Gloucester
* CONNECT at Whitminster
* CONNECT at Stroud
* CONNECT at Tewkesbury
* DementiaConnections at Charfield and Wotton Under EdgeOur new Guideposts Befriending for Wellbeing service is a friendly service for anyone looking for regular companionship, conversation and laughs, hobbies/activities, respite breaks, a listening ear or practical support with day-to-day living.
The Community Hub provides opportunities for adults with learning disabilities to make friends, develop skills, be creative, gain confidence and feel connected to their local community. Our friendly, experienced team work with individuals and others in their support network to develop a personalised support plan to focus on learning and development, and creative or social goals.
CONNECT is open to carers and cared for together, carers alone, anyone who has a long term health condition, or anyone who is looking for social contact to make new connections and friendships. After the CONNECT group finishes, members are welcome to go for lunch together at a local pub or café.
Our Zoom group for carers continues once a month and we invite different guest speakers to share experiences, tips and information about living with health conditions, hobbies, and other topics of interest. Carers have found it very informative and for those who cannot attend face to face sessions it is also a way of keeping in contact with others who are in a similar position.
Our Guideposts Information Support Service is still open too. Now that people are out and about more but many are feeling anxious or low, our website gives advice on how to address anxiety and improve wellbeing.
All groups and opportunities are Covid-19 safe.
Please contact us if you’d like more information or to explore what we can provide in your area. See leaflets for opportunities contact details, or email gloucestershire@guideposts.org.uk
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In support of the Queens Jubilee Hardwicke Parish Council is pleased to provide grants to local groups and residents who may wish to hold celebrations to commemorate the Platinum Jubilee.
Please click here for the application form
Applications to be sent to the Clerk by March 31st 2022 -
Parish Councillors undertaking a litter pick in the Village:
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Photos from the recent bypass clearance:
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St Nicholas, Church Hardwicke will be open from 3pm to 5pm each day for residents to sign the book of condolences for the passing of the Duke of Edinburgh. The book will be open until the day of the funeral.
There will also be the opportunity for private prayer and lighting a candle. It is requested that flowers are not brought but donations in lieu are made to one of Prince Philip's favourite charities. -
New Lockdown Information Poster
Please click here for the lockdown poster -
No child will go hungry in Gloucestershire
Every child in Gloucestershire who is entitled to a free school meal, will be helped this half-term -
Stolen Dogs Warning
The Covid-19 pandemic has had a huge impact on the price of puppies; with many people feeling it’s a good time to buy or adopt a new puppy and subsequently the average price of a pedigree pup has rocketed to around £3k.
This in turn has seen a big spike in the number of dogs and puppies being stolen, leaving many families absolutely heartbroken
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Remembrance Sunday Guidance
This note sets out how Remembrance Sunday activities can take place in line with current COVID-19 restrictions and requirements in England: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/local-authority-preparations-for-remembrance-sunday -
New locations (Sep 2020) for Coronavirus (COVID-19) mobile testing station: click here for a list of the locations
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Notice regarding Hunts Grove Parish Council: click here for a PDF with more information
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Stroud District Council has announced that A mobile testing unit is currently at Stratford Park, and will be carrying out pre-booked Coronavirus tests until Tuesday 23 June (it is possible this will be extended, but we won't know until next week).
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Please click here for information relating to Coronavirus (COVID-19)
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Ready, set, snap!
Gloucestershire Wildlife Trust’s annual wildlife photography competition is now open for entries, with new categories and bigger and better prizes.
Photo of Coombe Hill © Susan Cook -
Dates of Meetings for 2020
All meetings are on a Monday, unless indicated. Meetings commence at 19.00 and held at Hardwicke Village Hall, Green Lane Hardwicke
January 6th
February 3rd
March 2nd
March 30th
April 23rd - Parish Assembly
May 4th
May 11th - Annual Meeting of the Parish Council (subject to change)
June 1st
July 6th
August No Meeting
September 7th
October 5th
November 2nd
December 7th -
Please click here for information on Gloucestershire County Council Plans and Consultations
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Hardwicke Post office
Please click here for information regarding changes to the Hardwicke Post Office.
Customer information materials will also be available in branch. -
Stroud District Local Plan Review: Draft Local Plan Public Consultation
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Stroud District Council is holding a special FREE event to launch a new scheme aimed at encouraging private landlords to work in partnership with the council to help alleviate homelessness and reduce the local housing waiting list.
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Review of Polling Districts and places 2019
In accordance with the Representation of the People Act and The Electoral Registration and Administration Act 2013, the Acting Returning Officer is required to undertake a review of the UK Parliamentary polling districts and places within the Stroud District by the 31 January 2020. Minchinhampton, Kingswood and Wotton-under-Edge (excluding Stinchcombe) fall under Cotswold Constituency for Parliamentary Elections therefore Cotswold District Council’s Acting Returning Officer will also need to comment on these polling districts within 30 days of us publishing the commencement notice of review on Monday 12 August.
Our review will formally start on Monday 12 August 2019. This will commence the public consultation period which will end on Monday 7 October 2019. Once concluded, Electoral Services will consider all representations made and produce the final recommendations which will be considered by Full Council on Thursday 19 December 2019. If agreed, the amendments will come into effect when the revised electoral register is published on Saturday 1 February 2020.
Further information on the polling review can be found on the website here along with the polling district and place consultation report and the online survey to make a submission. If you wish to make a submission, please ensure you have read the consultation report thoroughly before making a submission.
Click here for more information on the review of Polling Districts and places 2019 -
Breaking news: Potential major housing development in Hardwicke.
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Hunts Grove extension public exhibition – postponed
Please note that the public exhibition relating to the Hunts Grove extension planned for the 16th July has been postponed.
Crest Nicholson apologises for any inconvenience caused. A new date will be advertised when confirmed.
Please contact Lucie Brailsford, Seaxburh Partners for information: 01278 671244 or lucie@seaxburh.com -
SDYC Anti-Bullying Project - Consultation of Young People
Click here for survey and more info -
Hardwicke Inclusion in SDC Emerging Plan to 2040
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Homeseeker Stroud District Council Area
Please follow this link for the latest updates on property available in Stroud District. -
Please click for the car parking consulation from Stroud District Council.