Trevor Carbin

Wiltshire Councillor for Atworth, Holt and Staverton. Learn more

Holt – planning

by trevorcarbin on 28 March, 2024

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/2023/06274:  Land South Of Hunts Hall Cottages, Leigh Road:  Field Barn:  amended plans received:  comments by 18/04/2024 PL/2024/03060:  152 The Common:  First floor rear extension:  comments by […]

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South Wraxall planning applications and decisions

by trevorcarbin on 25 March, 2024

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/2024/02546:  Ford Farm, Bradford Leigh:  Amendments to the previous approved change of use and alterations:  comments by 15/4/24. PL/2024/02030:  Ford Farm, Bradford Leigh: Variation of condition 8 […]

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Staverton – police act against speeders

by trevorcarbin on 21 March, 2024

As part of Project Zero, Wiltshire Police’s Road Safety Campaign, enforcement took place on Wednesday March 20 and a number of car drivers were nabbed. A total of 36 drivers were recorded speeding, with the worst offender doing 50mph along New Terrace. Most of them will be offered speed awareness courses, whilst a few will […]

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Staverton Spring (and Autumn) Litterpicks

by trevorcarbin on 17 March, 2024

Thanks to everyone who turned out on Sunday March 17th. Several bags of litter were taken to the tip, and we made an effort this time to separate out the recyclable items such as cans and bottles. Staverton will be entering the Best Kept Village competition this year, so it’s even more important than usual […]

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Cricklade by-election result

by trevorcarbin on 15 March, 2024

Nick Dye (Lib Dem) 1030; Con 253; Lab 45; Green 27. Lib Dem hold. The election was caused by the death of long serving councillor Bob Jones.

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Atworth Planning Applications

by trevorcarbin on 12 March, 2024

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/2024/01388: 5 Hayes Close: integral garage conversion and erection of detached carport/garage to front of dwelling: comments by 12/03/2024  PL/2023/10530: 5 Pye Corner, Bath Road: […]

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Wiltshire’s April FUEL returns

by trevorcarbin on 5 March, 2024

The Council’s Holiday Activity and Food programme, FUEL, is back for the Easter holidays. FUEL (Food, Unity, Energy and Laughter) is funded by the government and provides eligible children with free access to activity, food and nutritional education during school holidays. Wiltshire Council will be working with a range of organisations to provide activities, meals […]

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Hundreds miss out on school places

by trevorcarbin on 1 March, 2024

274 children in Wiltshire didn’t get in to their first preference secondary school, with 60 of them not even being offered one of their three preferences. The total number of applications decreased slightly, as the falling birthrate starts to have an impact. 5,036 applications were received, 51 fewer than in 2023. All parents and carers have […]

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Ellbridge junction improvements

by trevorcarbin on 28 February, 2024

Wiltshire Council has allocated £65,000 from the Substantive Highways Fund for improvements to the B3109 junction at Lower South Wraxall. The work is slightly vulnerable to delay as the scheme came sixth out of six in terms of cost-effectiveness and deliverability. However if all goes according to plan it could happen in the next financial […]

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Holt B3107 resurfacing

by trevorcarbin on 26 February, 2024

The final phase of the project to resurface the road from Forewoods Common to east of Holt will happen in April, when Melksham Road will be done. Unfortunately a section of the road between the two Midlands junction was left out when it should’ve been done and won’t be completed. It will though go back […]

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