Dodington Parish Council

01/09/2026

📢 𝐖𝐄'𝐑𝐄 𝐑𝐄𝐂𝐑𝐔𝐈𝐓𝐈𝐍𝐆! 📢

We are recruiting for 3 positions at Dodington Parish Council:

☎️𝐅𝐮𝐥𝐥 𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐞 𝐀𝐝𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐨𝐫
🏡𝐅𝐮𝐥𝐥 𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐞 𝐒𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐨𝐫 𝐆𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐬 𝐌𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐎𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞
🪣𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐭 𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐞 𝐂𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐧𝐞𝐫

We’re looking for hardworking and enthusiastic people to join our small and friendly team, delivering local services and contributing to the value of the wider community. We aim to provide a good working environment which balances work duties with family life, and in return you will take pride in the place where you work. We provide comprehensive, high standard training to equip you with the skills you need for the role, and develop you to your full potential.

𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐝𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐭𝐡𝐫𝐞𝐞 𝐫𝐨𝐥𝐞𝐬 𝐢𝐬 𝐒𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝟒𝐭𝐡 𝐎𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔.

Interviews for the Administrator role are expected to be held during the 𝐰𝐞𝐞𝐤 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝟏𝟗𝐭𝐡 𝐎𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔, and for the Senior Grounds Maintenance Operative and Cleaner roles, interviews are expected to be held during the 𝐰𝐞𝐞𝐤 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝟏𝟐𝐭𝐡 𝐎𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔.

𝐀𝐧 𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦, 𝐟𝐮𝐥𝐥 𝐝𝐞𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐣𝐨𝐛 𝐝𝐞𝐬𝐜𝐫𝐢𝐩𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐛𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝 𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐰𝐞𝐛𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐞: https://www.dodington-pc.gov.uk/the-council/vacancies/

27/08/2026

27/08/2026

💧🚫 From 00:01am on Thursday 27 August, a temporary hosepipe ban will come into effect across our supply area. This follows a drought order issued by the Environment Agency to help protect water resources in the River Severn.

Following months of hot, dry weather, significantly below-average rainfall, low river levels and continued high demand, our water resources are under increasing pressure. These conditions are affecting water supplies for people and the health of river systems and wildlife habitats.

We remain in drought. While rain is forecast this week, it won't make up for months of exceptionally dry weather. Our rivers and water resources need sustained rainfall to recover, so please keep using water wisely.

During the hosepipe ban, you must not use a hosepipe to:

👉 Water your garden
👉 Clean your car, patio or driveway
👉 Fill a paddling pool, swimming pool or hot tub
👉 Clean walls, paths or windows

🔗 Find out more about the restrictions, exemptions and FAQs: bristolwater.co.uk/hosepipe-ban

If you're on our Priority Services Register, a Blue Badge holder, or on our WaterSure Plus tariff, exemptions may apply. Visit the link above to check your eligibility and find out more.

26/08/2026

Bristol Water are restricting the use of hosepipes in our area from tomorrow (Thursday 27th August). You can read more below.

💧🚫 From 00:01am on Thursday 27 August, a temporary hosepipe ban will come into effect across our supply area. This follows a drought order issued by the Environment Agency to help protect water resources in the River Severn.

Following months of hot, dry weather, significantly below-average rainfall, low river levels and continued high demand, our water resources are under increasing pressure. These conditions are affecting water supplies for people and the health of river systems and wildlife habitats.

We remain in drought. While rain is forecast this week, it won't make up for months of exceptionally dry weather. Our rivers and water resources need sustained rainfall to recover, so please keep using water wisely.

During the hosepipe ban, you must not use a hosepipe to:

👉 Water your garden
👉 Clean your car, patio or driveway
👉 Fill a paddling pool, swimming pool or hot tub
👉 Clean walls, paths or windows

🔗 Find out more about the restrictions, exemptions and FAQs: bristolwater.co.uk/hosepipe-ban

If you're on our Priority Services Register, a Blue Badge holder, or on our WaterSure Plus tariff, exemptions may apply. Visit the link above to check your eligibility and find out more.

21/08/2026

We're lucky to have lots of open spaces and woodlands in Dodington where you might have spotted some of these! 👀

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21/08/2026

19/08/2026

First Bus are making some changes to their timetables in our area from 30th August 2026. This brings some changes to the Y1, Y2 and Y6 timetables. You can read about the changes on their website.

From Sunday 30th August 2026, we are updating services across the West of England. These changes are designed to improve punctuality and create a more reliable network for our customers. In Bristol, there will be changes to many routes within the City Centre due to development works in Broadmead clo...

18/08/2026

We are short staffed at present, and so it may take us a little longer than usual to get back to you. Please leave us a voicemail, or drop us an email, and we will get back to you as soon as possible.

Our office may not be open during our usual hours, so if you are planning to drop by in person, please call us first, to make sure that someone will be available to see you.

𝐓𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐤 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐩𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞

14/08/2026

🚨💨There's another strong smell of smoke across our area this morning.

We are aware that some residents are reporting seeing and smelling smoke across the area.

The smoke is believed to be linked to significant fires across the country, with prevailing winds carrying smoke across our area.

If smoke is particularly noticeable in your area, we recommend keeping windows and doors closed where possible as a precaution.

With conditions currently very dry, we are urging everyone to remain vigilant and take extra care to help prevent fires.

If you see or suspect a fire, please call 999 and ask for the fire and rescue service.

Please share this information with friends, family and neighbours who may be affected.

📸(Pictured: A grass fire in 2025, taken in Bristol)