Community Information
Tewkesbury Borough – Parish Maps
Twigworth – Local Public Rights of Way
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The Countryside Code
If you’re out walking, or exercising your dog in the rural parts of the parish please follow the guidance set out in the code.
Countryside Code
Leisure Facilities – Gyms/Swimming
There are a number of gyms within a few miles of Twigworth, mainly located in Gloucester
Schools Information – Infant & Junior
Proposed School at Twigworth Green
March 2026 – Following an enquiry about the proposed school at Twigworth Green, Cllr Redfern has received a reply from the GCC Director of Education…. it reads..
Proposed School for Twigworth Green – GCC Update
The scale of the development of 725 homes at Twigworth Green will generate the need for 210 primary school places (1 Form Entry). As part of the original negotiations with the developer, GCC secured an additional parcel of land which will enable the school to expand by a further 0.5 FE (105 places), which will meet the school places needed in the future.
The timeline for any school expansion is based on our data driven forecasts around birth rates, child yields from new housing etc, and is in line with the Department for Education requirements. When you enquired about the timing of delivery of the school in May 2025, the planning area forecasts at that time showed the Local Authority (LA) would need to plan for the school to be in place by 2028 to meet the additional demand. However, the number of children moving into Twigworth Green in the last year has not increased as much as expected and the updated 2026-based pupil forecasts now indicate that a new school will be needed from September 2029 rather than 2028.
It is important that the school does not open too early before there is sufficient demand for additional places because it could be detrimental to the existing schools if their numbers on roll were to fall as a result of surplus capacity in the area.
As part of the progress of the scheme, officers will engage with local stakeholders to share updates on progress. As with all the LA’s new schemes, GCC officers will also hold some public engagement events to share plans of the proposals and seek feedback prior to formally submitting a planning application. No dates are set yet for these but be assured officers will be liaising with stakeholders early in this process. The County Council’s Cabinet approval will be required to progress the proposals, and we are currently planning to seek a decision before the end of 2026.
Director of Education – Education Department – Gloucestershire County Council
School Term Dates
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School & Library Closures
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Useful Contact Information
| Service | Telephone No. |
|---|---|
| NHS-non urgent help | 111 |
| Police Non Urgent | 101 |
| Tewkesbury Borough Council | 01684 295010 |
| Tewkesbury Leisure Centre | 01684 293740 |
| Tewkesbury Library | 0845 230 5420 |
| Gloucestershire County Council | 01452 425000 |
| NHS Gloucester, Cheltenham, Tewkesbury Hospitals | 0300 422 2222 |
| Electricity Power Cut | 105 |
| Severn Trent Water | 0800 783 4444 |
| British Gas Emergency | 0800 111 999 |
| Environment Agency – Flood line | 0345 602 6340 |
The Care Advice Line – TCAL
What is the Care Advice Line and what services does it provide?
This is a helpline for anyone in Gloucestershire who is navigating the adult care system and how care can be paid for.
The helpline provides personalised information and advice for adults with care and support needs. Advice is available for individuals, their unpaid carers and their family members to help ensure that they make informed decisions about their care and how to pay for it.
The helpline helps people plan how to live as independently as possible, for as long as possible.
Defibrillator – Save a life!
Twigworth has a Defibrillator available for cardiac emergencies 24/7, it is located at The Local Centre outside Janes Pantry (see photo)
The Defibrillator is fully automatic; no training is required, just switch it on and listen to the instructions.
Neighbourhood Watch Scheme
Neighbours by chance, working together by choice, we make this a better place to live together. Once you have joined as an Individual Member, you have the option to become a Scheme Member by either joining a local scheme or starting one up. Click on image
Twigworth Green have a Neighbourhood Watch WhatsApp group; it’s just another way for us as a community to stay connected and keep in touch.
Please find the link here:
https://chat.whatsapp.com/JEGLo6A6jFY85y6NLBodQW (opens in new tab)
Doctors & Pharmacies
Are you looking to register with a Doctor?
Following several concerns from new residents who have experienced problems trying to register for a local Doctors Surgery Practice, we contacted the NHS Patient Advice & Liaison Service in Gloucester and asked for their help.
Here is the response that we received:
“All practices within the county will have crossover boundaries, so a particular house number could be in a different boundary area to their next-door neighbour or even different from a resident across the road.
The primary care team have a mapping tool where they can confirm which properties come within a certain area for GP registration.
If residents would like to contact our team directly, giving their full postal address (it is important to give house number and postcode) we can check on the system and advise of the choices available.
I believe the systems are still being updated and is likely why some are being declined.
The team are aware of this and working alongside practices in that area to rectify this.
I am sorry I cannot be more specific at this time; however, our team are more than happy to help those who are finding it difficult to register.”
Local Doctor Surgeries
Local Pharmacies
Post Office & Post Boxes
The Post Office has a new lighter format Post Office branch at the Mid-Counties Co-op, Twigworth Local Centre, Barley Drive, Twigworth, Gloucester, GL2 9SB.
Post boxes are located at the A38 Bus Stop near the Orchard Park entrance and within Orchard Park
Stagecoach Network & No.71 Timetable
Gloucester – Tewkesbury – Gloucester No.71 Timetable