The parish council have raised concerns about vehicle speeds on the A365 through the village, and Wiltshire Council officers have had a look at options for improving safety. These include improvements to the gateway entrances at both ends of the village, improving facilities for pedestrians around The Bear garage, and widening the pavement near Post […]

The legal process for introducing the new speed limit on Bradford Road, Church Street and Coronation Road took place earlier this year. The scheme has been promoted by the Parish Council through the Area Board’s Highways group. No objections were received during the consultation period, so implementation can now go ahead. Update 9/10/23 – the […]

Here’s a release from Cllr Ricky Rogers, who had attempted to take a motion on the administration’s dodgy dealing to the October council meeting: Following the Chairman’s refusal to allow debate on the condemned Industrial Relations Tactic known as ‘Fire and Re-hire’ Labour Group Leader Ricky Rogers said “I am deeply concerned that Wiltshire Council […]

Wiltshire Council is asking public transport users, residents, and businesses and to have their say on the future of bus services and other public transport options. Comments will help to inform the council’s draft Public Transport Policy, which aims to support road-based public transport. The Public Transport Policy aims to: This is an opportunity for […]

This is now in progress. Over the course of the consultation, the council will host 16 in-person drop-in events, and an online event. The consultation ends at 5pm on Wednesday 22 November. To find out more and to sign up for the online event, go to www.wiltshire.gov.uk/local-plan

The latest application to demolish the Old Vicarage and build a new care home has attracted strong objections from residents. Like the previous scheme it’s been ‘called in’ so will go to planning committee. The applicants have appealed the previous refusal. The appeal will be done on written representations. All previous representations and comments will […]

A review by the Local Government Association has concluded that planning at WC is in a poor condition.  The reviewers stated that:  “While there is lots of excellent work taking place, for various reasons, some parts of the Planning service is under-achieving, with examples of slow-decision making, poor customer service and inefficient practices.” They suggest […]

WC has confirmed that no council-supported schools in the county are known to have any Reinforced Autoclaved Aerated Concrete. That doesn’t include academies, which are under direct government control. A full list of affected schools across the country is due to be published by the Department for Education later this week.

Four planning applications have gone in for the site by the A361 by Paxcroft roundabout.  Three are about advertising signage, whilst the fourth is for a drive-through restaurant with parking and landscaping.  Hilperton Parish Council has objected to the plans following a special meeting on August 1st which a couple of hundred people attended, all […]

Wessex Water will be replacing a sewer from October 23 to November 3, so the road will be closed to vehicles at the Avonfield end.