Actually the first session was in December 2014.  Thanks are due to all the volunteers who’ve taken part over that time, to the police for providing support and for doing their own enforcement sessions, and to the substantial majority of motorists who drive through the village with proper courtesy and consideration.

The road just south of the village always floods at times of heavy rain. The Parish Council has reported that the flood water hasn’t been able to drain away this time and is still causing problems. It’s been reported to WC who say: “This issue is under investigation. We are aware the water is taking […]

It runs until March 19th.  As far as our area is concerned the threat of a large battery storage area at Whitley has receded, so the only impact will be the cable trench connecting Melksham substation to the panels and other infrastructure in the north of the county. Atworth residents should by now have had […]

These have been put up to make drivers aware of horses crossing the road at Staverton Farm. They were part funded by the Area Board. It’s taken a while to get them installed after much stalling by the contractors, but hopefully they’ll contribute to road safety in the village.

Wiltshire Council is joining its contractor idverde to sponsor CPRE Wiltshire’s Best Kept Village competition for 2025. The Renelec Group, which provides specialised services to the construction industry and is sponsoring the 2025 Best Newcomer Award. CPRE Wiltshire is part of the Campaign to Protect Rural England, a charity dedicated to preserving the countryside, protecting green […]

There was some disquiet when this was announced in December.  Why was WC providing the opportunity for the promoters of the scheme to lobby councillors but not giving the same opportunity to opponents?  WC also revealed they had a ‘project team’ dealing with the application – how big was that team and who was paying […]

To look at an application on the WC website, copy the reference number, go to WC planning website  then paste the reference number into the ‘Keyword Search’ box. ………………………… PL/2025/00598:  12 LIONS ORCHARD – Fell Tree in Conservation Area: comments by 17 February 2025 PL/2025/00616 and PL/2025/00337:  Stove House, The Former Tannery (listed building):  Insertion of […]

To look at an application on the WC website, copy the reference number, go to WC planning website  then paste the reference number into the ‘Keyword Search’ box. ………………………. PL/2024/10676: Turnpike Cottage, New Manor Farm – Prior Approval – Class Q – Conversion of agricultural building to two dwellinghouses: Prior Approval Granted PL/2024/09127: Ford Farm Cottage, […]

To look at an application on the WC website, copy the reference number, go to WC planning website  then paste the reference number into the ‘Keyword search’ box. ……………………….. PL/2025/00177 – STAVERTON HOUSE:  Works to a Protected Tree: comments by 03 February 2025. PL/2024/10004:  6 BISHOPSMEAD:  Rear Single-Storey Extension:  permitted. PL/2024/08765:  80 School Lane:  Change of […]

Every year the Police and Crime Commissioner has to put up the Council Tax by the maximum possible.  This year the increase has been set by the government at £14 for a Band D property.  There’s always a pretend consultation.  Here’s the message from the PCC: I am asking whether your household would be prepared […]