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This page is designed to keep villagers, (and others) informed of events and issues of immediate interest to them. If you have any information or details that you think would be useful for villagers to be informed of then please contact us.
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Dear All
Please find attached my August Newsletter.
Just to let you know that I am away on annual leave 16-23 August.
Best wishes
Cllr Julia Juddl
Please find attached my July 2026 Ermin Ward Newsletter.
Best wishes
Julia
Cllr Julia Judd
Conservative District Councillor
Ermin Ward, Cotswold District Council
07853 383874
Ermin Ward PCs: Birdlip, Brimpsfield, Coberley, Cowley, Daglingworth, Duntisbournes, Edgeworth, Elkstone, Sapperton & Frampton Mansell, Syde, Winstone
A417 Missing Link – Weekend and overnight road closures
Kier Infrastructure is working on behalf of National Highways to improve the existing A417 Missing Link. We’re writing to inform you that there will be closures in July and August which may affect your journeys.
Weekend road closures
The A417 will be closed in both directions between the A46 Brockworth junction and Air Balloon roundabout:
* 11pm on Friday 14 August to 6am Monday 17 August
* 11pm on Friday 21 August to 6am Monday 24 August
These closures are necessary to allow us to divert a water main, clear vegetation, and complete surfacing works.
Please follow our A46 Brockworth junction to Air Balloon roundabout diversion route, which is detailed below.
The Air Balloon roundabout will be open to traffic travelling between Cirencester, Leckhampton Hill, Oxford and the New A436 and A417.
Overnight road closure
The new A436 and A417 will be closed in both directions between the Air Balloon and Ullenwood roundabout and A429 Burford Road overnight:
* 9pm on Monday 24 August to 6am Friday 28 August
These closures are necessary to allow the installation of signage, fencing and communications infrastructure.
Please follow our Air Balloon roundabout to A429 Burford Road diversion route, which is detailed below.
The A417 will be closed in both directions between the A46 Brockworth junction and Air Balloon roundabout
* 9pm on Tuesday 18 August to 6am Friday 21 August
The closure is required to carry out works on the Grove Farm Underpass.
Road closure dates may change at short notice. Please make sure you are signed up to our email distribution list and regularly check the A417 webpage for updates. Welcome to Brimpsfield Village! We're building an amazing platform and can't wait to share it with you. Follow us on social media and be the first to know when we launch.
A417 Missing Link - Traffic Switch Update
We understand that delays can be frustrating, particularly on a route as busy and important as the A417. However, this temporary traffic arrangement is essential to allow us to complete the scheme safely and efficiently.
We would like to thank road users, residents and local businesses for their continued patience and support while we deliver this important upgrade.
Permanent Traffic Switch - September 2026
The temporary traffic switch, which sees drivers use the new A436, will remain in place until September 2026 and will allow us to work in new areas and finish constructing the road.
From September, we will move drivers over from the existing A417 road onto the newly built section of carriageway, improving traffic flow between Gloucester to Cirencester.
The date of the permanent traffic switch may change due to weather or unforeseen circumstances. If this happens, we will provide an update nearer the time.
Current Temporary Traffic Arrangement
Drivers travelling longer distances are advised to plan ahead and use alternative routes the where possible. Local drivers should follow the signed routes and avoid smaller towns and villages. If you are travelling from Birdlip:
* Northbound: Use the slip road at Cowley Junction to join the A417 northbound.
* Southbound: Continue past the mini roundabout and turn left at the T-junction. Travel through the underpass, follow the road around the bend, and turn left to join the A417 southbound.
Keith, (Prentice) has kindly produced the outline below as a number of people seem unsure so he thought it might be helpful to sketch out the local road layout as it is right now (Phase 1 of the Missing Link). Dotted lines indicate roads currently impassable but under construction. Thank you Keith.
Traffic Now Using the New A417 and Temporary A436 Route
The A417 Missing Link project has reached a major milestone, with motorists now able to drive on part of the new dual carriageway for the very first time.
We’ve now opened a two-mile section of the A436 and A417 to traffic, marking an important step forward in the delivery of this scheme. The route is temporary while construction progresses. The former section of the A417 between the Air Balloon Roundabout and the Birdlip junction is permanently closed, enabling work to continue connecting the new A417 while keeping traffic moving through the area.
Road users are experiencing delays due to this temporary arrangement. We continue to work closely with our traffic management team to monitor conditions and improve traffic flow wherever possible.
We recognise the frustration these delays can cause and appreciate the patience and understanding shown by road users while these works continue.
We are pleased to announce that the new road is now showing on Google Maps and should soon be updated on most sat nav devices We are excited to bring you the best Brimpsfield Village experience.
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Upcoming Weekend Road Closures
The A417 will be closed in both directions between the A46 Brockworth junction and Air Balloon roundabout:
* 9pm on Friday 31 July to 6am Monday 3 August
These closures are necessary to allow us to divert a water main, clear vegetation, and complete surfacing works.
Road closure dates may change at short notice. Please make sure you are signed up to our email distribution list and regularly check the A417 webpage for updates.
The Garden Society's latest Newsletter & Show Schedule is now on the Garden society's webpage.
A small group of people met with two Kier representatives at their Visitors Centre last evening to discuss the upcoming Phase 1. There is a brief summary of that meeting on the Village website on the dedicated A417 page if anyone is interested.
A new video of Brimpsfield is now available for viewing on the Home page - scroll down (click the link below)
The video was shot by Adrian on 18th May 2025 and he has given us his permission to include it on our village website
Location: Land Parcel E393513 N212671 Climperwell Road Brimpsfield Gloucestershire
Proposal: Compliance with Biodiversity Net Gain details required by permission 26/00634/FUL - Demolition of existing stables and erection of replacement stables for private use.
Status: Awaiting decision
Location: Moorhouse Climperwell Road Brimpsfield Gloucester Gloucestershire GL4 8LG
Proposal: Change of use of land to residential and the erection of a fence and wall.
Status: Permit
Location: Foxwood House Climperwell Road Brimpsfield Gloucester Gloucestershire GL4 8LD
Proposal: Birch T6 - removal and replacement with an Iford Cherry tree. The tree was planted as part of the original development, approximately 30 years ago as 1 or 3 "small trees". It is located directly over the septic tank and main drainage routes from the house. It is located too close to the garage/flat and is causing shading and loss of light. It shades the PV's to the main house in the afternoon. It has grown too large for its original purpose. It cannot be topped or crown reduced as the branch shape will continue to grow upwards. We wish to have it felled and replaced with an Iford cherry tree in the same location, which is a more suitable size and shape for the site
Status: No Objection
Location: Moorhouse Climperwell Road Brimpsfield Gloucester Gloucestershire GL4 8LG
Proposal: Change of use of land to residential and the erection of a fence and wall.
Moorhouse Climperwell Road Brimpsfield Gloucester Gloucestershire GL4 8LG
Decision: Application Refused
Location: Old Rectory Climperwell Road Brimpsfield Gloucester Gloucestershire GL4 8LD
Proposal: All works as per my report referenced 15152 / 77376. Summary below. T766. Deodar Cedar. Reduce end weight of all limbs by selective reduction of up to 1.0m. T767A. Holly. Fell to near ground level. Group 2. Birch x 3. Reduce their height by up to 4.0m to leave no less than 14.0m and the group crown diameter by up to 2.0m to leave no less than 4.0m. Group 5. Horse Chestnut x 13. To reduce shading to the garden and improve stability and safety for the road users, reduce the height of the group by up to 7.0m to leave no less than 14.0m and the group crown diameter by up to 3.0m to leave no less than 6.0m
Status: Awaiting Decision
Location: Climperwell Road Brimpsfield Gloucester Gloucestershire GL4 8LD
Proposal: Demolition of existing stables and erection of replacement stables for private use.
Land Parcel E393513 N212671 Climperwell Road Brimpsfield Gloucestershire
Status: Awaiting Decision
Location: Moorhouse Climperwell Road Brimpsfield Gloucester Gloucestershire GL4 8LG
Proposal: Diversion of footpath Brimpsfield BBR21 necessary to enable development to take place.
Moorhouse Climperwell Road Brimpsfield Gloucester Gloucestershire GL4 8LG
Status: Awaiting Decision
Location: The Old Post Office Climperwell Road Brimpsfield Gloucester Gloucestershire GL4 8LD
Proposal: Construction of rear extension with sloping slated roof
The Old Post Office Climperwell Road Brimpsfield Gloucester Gloucestershire GL4 8LD
Status: Permission Granted
NB - The consultation period on this has been extended to the 25th August
Location: Yew Tree Cottage Climperwell Road Brimpsfield Gloucester Gloucestershire GL4 8LD
Proposal: Replacement of rear extensions and refurbishment of Yew Tree Cottage and alterations to the landscaping and boundary treatment between Yew Tree Cottage and Brimpsfield House
Yew Tree Cottage Climperwell Road Brimpsfield Gloucester Gloucestershire GL4 8LD
Status: Permit
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