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Police & Crime Commissioner Survey on £10 Increase to Precept

The consultation is open until Wednesday 2 February and you can feedback via the online survey or by emailing . In 2021, Wiltshire recorded the lowest policing precept in the South West. Even with the increase, the band D average for Wiltshire will remain lower than the regional and national average. Police and Crime Commissioner, Philip Wilkinson, is urging residents […]

Information on Wiltshire Surviving Winter Grant

This note is published by Age UK. The Surviving Winter Grant is aimed at older people at risk of fuel poverty and aims to support them by providing a one-off £200 grant alongside holistic advice to help ensure they are maximising their income and receiving support for any other issues they may have. It has […]

Caution – Take Care on Icy Road outside the Village Hall

Please be aware that there is water escaping from a manhole cover in the road outside the Village Hall. This is the part of the road where there is no pavement and therefore pedestrians have to walk in the road. In freezing conditions this will cause a hazard to pedestrians, cyclists and motorists. The Parish […]

Ash Dieback – a call to action

Tree owners are asked to look out for any of their Ash trees suffering from this disease which can lead to the death of the tree. The spread of the disease can be reduced by collecting any fallen ash leaves and burning, burying or deep composting them. Any trees overhanging public roads or footpaths may […]

Bluefield Solar Income Fund – Applications Welcome

Applications to the Bluefield Solar Income Fund are invited. This restriction on application deadlines has been relaxed and applications are being considered at any time.  Applications are welcomed from all community groups in Broad Town and the local area. Details of how to apply for the fund and a downloadable application form can be found […]

Vacancy for Broad Town Parish Clerk

Broad Town Parish Council has a vacancy for a Parish Clerk. The role is part time with an average of 5 hours per week. (which will fluctuate in line with workload). Remuneration is subject to skill level and experience. This position is home based and the candidate will require access to a room/desk space, file […]

Broad Town Parish Council – Inspection of Accounts 2020-2021

As per the provisions of the Local Audit and Accountability Act 2014 and the Accounts and Audit Regulations 2015, Broad Town Parish Council has made its Annual Governance and Accountability Return (AGAR) for the year 2020-21  available for inspection by any interested person, together with all accounting records; books; deeds; contracts; bills; vouchers; receipts and […]

Census 2021

The census is coming. By taking part, you can help to inform decisions on services that shape your community, such as schools, doctors’ surgeries and bike lanes. It’s important you fill in your census questionnaire because the information you share affects the life of every single person living in England and Wales. Because these things […]