QR Codes have been around for some time now but have become more prominent in the last few years. Criminals are seizing the opportunity to use QR Codes to steal money, and personal information. The majority of QR code scams so far have been in open spaces such as stations and car park machines, so […]

This has been delayed by Wiltshire Council. It’s now scheduled to be done in November. Warning signs should be going out a couple of weeks in advance. Update – The works are likely to commence on Wednesday the 6th of November 2024 and should be completed by Friday the 8th of November

To look at an application on the WC website, copy the reference number, go to the WC planning website, then paste the reference number into the ‘Keyword Search’ box. ………………………… PL/2024/08880: Sage Cottage, 111A Bradford Road: new Gate and Wall, proposed new outbuilding and window replacement to the rear: comments by 07/11/2024 PL/2024/08666: Great Chalfield […]

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/2024/08980:  THE DOWER HOUSE, LEIGH ROAD:  Erection of cartshed with home office above to serve new dwelling:  comments by 07/11/2024.  PL/2024/07355 – Advertisement Consent: Land off Melksham […]

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/2024/08765:  80 School Lane:  Change of use from a residential dwelling to office use for domiciliary care:  comments by 5 November 2024 PL/2024/07934: Staverton Farm: Retrospective application […]

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/2024/08568: South Wraxall Manor: Replacement of modern gates with historic gates: 28 October 2024 PL/2024/08794: Barn associated with 62 Upper South Wraxall: Erection of a Replacement Storage […]

Thanks to those who turned out on Sunday October 6th. The trend of smaller amounts of litter around the village continues, so this is perhaps a good time to thank those residents, including parish councillors, who go out and keep the place clean throughout the year. Our Spring Clean will be on Sunday 9th March […]

It’s scheduled for October 25, 7pm to midnight, on the stretch from Challeymead to Farmers Roundabout. WC say they’ll be doing patching and associated works.

The government normally requires councils to have a supply of development land to keep building going for at least five years.  There was some relaxation of this need in late 2023 and the requirement for Wiltshire dropped to 4 years. Wiltshire Council then dropped its estimate of its own supply to about 4.3 years, dangerously […]

The changes to the local road network aim to reduce traffic in the Limpley Stoke area and Bradford on Avon following closure of the A36. The A36 Warminster Road has been closed since August as National Highways is working to stabilise the embankment. Since the closure, there has been an increase in traffic on the […]