DEVELOPERS WANT TO BUILD MORE HOUSES ON EDGE OF CHIPPING SODBURY

WARNING - DEVELOPERS WANT TO BUILD MORE HOUSES ON EDGE OF CHIPPING SODBURY

Beware, all sorts of planning applications are suddenly coming in. It's an ideal time for developers to put in applications, when people might not be paying attention and normal systems like leaflets to alert neighbours can't work. So we all need to be more alert.

Cotswold Homes have put in an application to build 97 more houses - between St John's Way and the common. They are building one side of the road onto the common, now they want to build the other side. Look at the map.

Please alert your neighbours and friends. They have until 24th April to comment, but don't leave it too late. This is a developer consultation, so to make sure your councillors also know what you think, Adrian Rush and Pat Trull would very much like it if you sent them a copy of your reply to the developers......... just email ensignp@globalnet.co.uk.

You will find a survey from the developer on their website, but . You may note they have already filled in question 2 for you and don’t give the info about layout to comment on question 2. You can only find this on the website www.cotswoldhomeschippingsodbury.co.uk and the questionnaire is there as weLet's work together to get our message across clearly!

Chipping Sodbury Big Lunch - 800 years and a time capsule!

This year’s Chipping Sodbury Big Lunch event will be exactly on the 800th anniversary of Chipping Sodbury being granted a Market Charter by King Henry III. This allowed William Crassus, the Lord of the Manor, to hold the first market in Chipping Sodbury in 1218.

The 2018 Big Lunch will be medieval themed and for this year only is taking place in August instead of June. It will be held on Sunday, August 12th 2018 from 12 noon to 6 pm.

Lots of medieval themed entertainment is planned including maypole dancing, a special medieval play performed by Sodbury Players, stocks, local bands and dance groups, plus much more to be announced! There will be a Knights and Princesses fancy dress competition for children.

It is planned to bury a time capsule on the day, sealed to be opened in 100 years. All businesses, groups, charities, organisations, schools and nurseries based in the town are invited to contribute items to the capsule which will be buried at the Millennium Garden. The aim is to provide a snapshot in time of life in Chipping Sodbury in 2018.

If you would like more information please email alexandra.womack@hotmail.co.uk

Items being included in the capsule will be displayed at the Big Lunch on 12th August. If anyone would like to help cover the costs of this historic project please get in touch.