All of the applications can be viewed via the planning section of Stroud District Council’s website. Renovation and extension of Frith House and works to ancillary buildings, plus new workshop and studio with new swimming pool building. At Frith House, Far Oakridge Ref. No: S.21/0758/HHOLD Status: Awaiting decision Confirmation of the retention of an existing park home used as an independent dwelling at Orchards End, The Cleeves, Brimscombe Hill, Brimscombe Ref. No: S.21/1047/CPE Status: Awaiting decision Erection of four dwellings, construction of new access drive and associated parking etc. On land at 140 Slad Road, Stroud Ref. No: S.21/1031/FUL
Community-spirited Burnham-On-Sea pensioner passes away at the grand age of 95
A community-spirited Burnham-On-Sea pensioner has sadly passed away at the grand age of 95.
Frank Burton retired to Burnham with his wife Dorothy in 1985 and was Secretary of the Highbridge Festival of the Arts several times and also its Chairman.
They had lived in the town when they were young and had met at the Youth Club, attending music club evenings, and they married here in 1952.
After a career in the Civil Service, Frank and Dorothy returned to Burnham and became involved in local activities.
They ran a WRVS shop in Burnham Nursing Home and at Frith House.