Published: 11 Dec 25
The Parish Council is sorry that it is necessary to maintain the precautionary closure of Valley Playing Fields (VPF). We are continuing to work with environmental consultants (Sanctus) and Stroud District Council to fully investigate the presence of asbestos-containing material (ACM) and to identify what steps, if any, may be required to address any concerns. This investigation is a requirement under Part 2A of the Environmental Protection Act 1990.
The Parish Council will consider all information received, including advice from the regulator, Stroud District Council. No decisions will be made until that advice has been provided and we have had the opportunity to assess it properly. Once we have all the necessary information, any decisions about the next steps will be made at a public meeting, which will be publicised in advance, where residents will have the opportunity to express their views.
To confirm, maintaining the precautionary measure to keep VPF closed is required whilst we await the findings of the investigation. No decisions have been made about the future use of the area; however, the Parish Council has no intention of promoting or disposing of the land for housing or any other development
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