Anyone with a claim against or interest in the estate of Terry Higgins, late of 2 Grenville Terrace, Rogiet, Caldicot, NP26 3SX, who died on December 11 2023, must send written particulars to the undersigned by November 6 2025. After that date, the estate will be distributed having regard only to claims of which notice has been received.Twomlows Solicitors & Advocates, 20 Newport Road, Caldicot, NP26 4BQ.

The Trustee Act 1925 is a UK law that sets out the rules for how trustees manage someone’s estate after they’ve died. It gives trustees the legal powers they need to handle things like selling property, investing money, and paying off debts. It also protects them if they’ve acted honestly and reasonably.

If you believe you have a claim or interest in the estate of Alan George Bennett, formerly of Moonridge, Blakeney Hill, Blakeney, Gloucestershire, GL15 4BS, who passed away on 16 December 2024, please send details in writing to the address below by 28 October 2025. After that date, the estate will be shared out, taking into account only those claims received.Pitman Blackstock White, 6 Hill Street, Lydney, GL15 5HE.

Forestry England has submitted a planning application to the Forest of Dean District Council for a new access road near Hoarthorns Farm and Lower Carters Piece Farm, Blakeney.

The land, recently acquired for woodland creation, will feature a 1,670-metre road, 3.4 metres wide, surfaced with compacted stone. The site has long-standing agricultural use and the road is deemed necessary for forestry operations. Archaeological assessments have been completed, with recommendations from Cotswold Archaeology followed. The application falls under permitted development rights for agricultural and forestry use.

An application has been submitted to Forest of Dean District Council for tree works at a Blakeney property under reference P1063/25/TCA. The proposal includes pollarding two Norway Maple trees at the front of the property to match the height of the house, and reducing a Holly tree to around 2.5 metres. These works aim to manage growth and maintain safety and appearance. The application is open for public comment and can be viewed via the council’s planning portal.

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