Aylburton Flood Modelling – Community Feedback

Gloucestershire County Council has been exploring options to reduce flood risk in Aylburton associated with the culvert under the A48. Earlier this year, we worked with Lydney Park Estate to undertake some Natural Flood Management (NFM) near the top of the catchment to try and slow some of the flow and reduce the peak downstream.

Alongside this, we have also been working with a consultant to undertake hydrological modelling of the area. This will allow us to have a better understanding of the flood risk and any potential options for reducing this further. Our consultant has been working on creating a baseline model to represent the current situation. Before we progress with modelling any options, we would like to invite the community to give feedback on the baseline model results. This will allow us to validate the model and be confident that it is representing what happens on the ground before progressing further.

We have three model outputs. The first shows the results of a 1 in 2 year event, or an event that has a 50% chance of happening in any given year, the second is the results of a 1 in 30 year event (3.3% chance in any given year) and finally a 1 in 100 year event, or one that has a 1% chance of happening in any given year. The 1 in 2 year event is a much more frequently occurring event, while the 1 in 100 year event is a more extreme event. Please note, the model only shows the risk from the watercourse, it does not include surface water flooding.

We would welcome any feedback the local community can provide, particularly on the flood extents and depths. Feedback can be sent to the clerk by emailing clerk@aylburton-pc.gov.uk

Grass Cutting Tenders 2025-2024

Aylburton Parish Council is requesting tenders for grass cutting and maintenance contracts and is inviting interested parties to tender for the work.

The Contract will commence on 1 April 2025 and will end 31 October 2027. The tender must be completed and submitted as detailed in the tender document.

The closing date for the tender is by midday on Monday 1 December 2024.  Tenders submitted after this date/time will not be considered.

Tenders received will be considered at the Parish Council meeting in December 2024, with a decision being made at that meeting.

If you have any questions regarding the tenders, please contact the Clerk, prior to the closing date – aylburtonclerk@outlook.com

“Connect and Offload” – Gloucestershire’s Mental Wellbeing Helpline

In recognition that some of our residents may be feeling concerned and worried about recent events across the country, we thought it might be useful to inform HOSC/ASCC Members about the Connect and Offload Service.

Connect and Offload, which can be shortened to CandO (pronounced “Can Do”) is delivered by Rethink Mental Illness and is funded by Gloucestershire County Council.

The Connect and Offload helpline provides confidential and anonymous emotional support for any adult, living in Gloucestershire, who is experiencing difficulties with their mental wellbeing.  The helpline provides a safe space in which people can talk and be heard.  It can share information and help callers to navigate to other forms of support, if appropriate.  The service also helps people affected by self-harm and provides information and support for professionals, carers, friends, and relatives. 

CANDO may be a service you wish to raise awareness of, or signpost to, within your communities, as appropriate.

This service is ‘open access’ so there is no need for any referral or an appointment.  

The helpline is available every day of the year and can be accessed between 2pm and 9pm, by telephone, text, or webchat.   

The service can be contacted by telephone on 0808 801 0606 or by text on 07537 410 022.

More information on CandO (and access to the service via webchat) can be found at: www.gloucestershirecando.org

The service can also be emailed at: cando@rethink.org

Vacancy – Parish Councillor

Residents are reminded that the deadline to respond to the FoDDC Draft Local Plan is Monday 19 August 2024. Please see below a guide you may find useful when writing your response.

Public Meeting – Hosted by Aylburton Parish Council

Aylburton Parish Council will host a public meeting on Thursday 1 August at 6pm, at Aylburton Methodist Community Room, to discuss the Draft Local Plan. All are welcome, please spread the word; we look forward to seeing you there!

Forest of Dean District Council – Draft Local Plan 2021-2041, Consultation

Forest of Dean District Council invites residents, communities and businesses across the district to have their say on the new local plan strategy, Our Plan, by taking part in a public consultation, beginning 08 July 2024 until 19 August 2024.

The draft plan includes the potential allocation of land for up to 30 homes in Aylburton. As such, we are encouraging all residents to have their say.

The consultation process for the new local plan strategy (the Forest of Dean District Draft Local Plan document) enables residents to provide their thoughts both online, and in person at several community drop-in events across the Forest, dates for which are listed below:  

15 July 2024 – Forest of Dean Council Offices, Coleford – 3pm – 7pm 

16 July 2024 – Newent Memorial Hall – 3pm – 7pm  

24 July 2024 – Lydney Community Centre – 3pm – 7pm  

31 July 2024 – Sedbury Village Hall – 3pm – 7pm 

Please select the following link to view this consultation:

https://fdean-consult.objective.co.uk/kpse/event/35EC183D-DA0C-4DD2-8226-1A44A8DC1FE8

If the link appears to be broken, please try copying the entire link into the address bar on your web browser.

If you have any further questions please email localplans@fdean.gov.uk