On 10th January 2022, a nationwide baking competition was launched to seek out a brand new pudding dedicated to HM The Queen. The Big Jubilee Lunch and Fortnum & Mason are currently inviting applications from UK residents aged 8 and over to create the perfect ‘Platinum Pudding’ recipe. Five finalists will be invited to prepare… Continue reading The Platinum Pudding Competition
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The Queen’s 70th Jubilee
Would you like to be involved in the organising of some celebrations to take place In Hunts Grove? In 2022, Her Majesty The Queen will become the first British Monarch to celebrate a Platinum Jubilee, seventy years of service, having acceded to the throne on 6th February 1952 when Her Majesty was 25 years old.… Continue reading The Queen’s 70th Jubilee
Village Christmas Trees
It’s that time of year again and Christmas is on the way! Lights and decorations are going up all over Hunts Grove – let’s make it the best year ever! Our village Christmas trees are also on their way and Santa’s helpers will be installing them between the 6th and 8th December thanks to Preim… Continue reading Village Christmas Trees
No Access To Haresfield through Hunts Grove
Our residents along the B4008 Bath Road are getting very frustrated with drivers lost trying to get to Haresfield! Signs around Crosskeys Roundabout are still sending drivers down the B4008 towards Haresfield Lane, even though the road is closed and you will never be able to get to Haresfield again via this route due to… Continue reading No Access To Haresfield through Hunts Grove
Download Your New Collections Calendar
Stroud District Council is responsible for refuse, recycling, and garden waste collections at Hunts Grove. Phase 1 collection day is Tuesday and Phase 2 and 3 is Friday. Which phase are you on? Check out this blog post for a map and street list. Phase 1 Collection Date Calendar 2021-2022 (PDF) Phase 2 & 3… Continue reading Download Your New Collections Calendar
Protecting Hedgehogs
The Parish Council has been contacted by a resident concerned about the safety of Hedgehogs around the village and asking whether warning signs could be installed on the main roads. All the primary roads at Hunts Grove are currently privately owned and maintained by Crest Nicholson rather than being under County Council control. Usually, it… Continue reading Protecting Hedgehogs
Rainbows & Progress
This amazing picture of a double rainbow over Harrier Way by Katie Mitchell is the perfect opportunity to update you all on planned works to complete Harrier Way. The Parish Council has been looking at two specific topics on Harrier Way, (1) The currently closed junction with Lime Tree Avenue and residents’ damaged driveways adjacent… Continue reading Rainbows & Progress
Post Box Locations
The Parish Council and residents have expressed concern at the location of the only post box for Hunts Grove. The box is located at the head of Hunts Grove Drive at the entrance to the development and this is now a very busy location with no safe stopping space as you all will know. As… Continue reading Post Box Locations
Welcome to HGPC!
Welcome to Hunts Grove Parish Council (HGPC) from your five councillors, Mark Ryder (Chair), Demelza Turner-Wilkes (Vice-Chair), Sandra Meecham, Adam Hampson, and Martyn Holmes. HGPC was formed in 2020 following a campaign and overwhelming support from residents in the Stroud District Council community governance review. The new parish council will cover all 2,500 homes planned… Continue reading Welcome to HGPC!