Are you planning to study a vocational course, qualification or undertake an apprenticeship from September? Wiltshire Community Foundation offers grants to young people in Wiltshire and Swindon who need support with the costs of studying vocational subjects such as business, engineering, IT, health and social care, hairdressing, beauty, childcare, cookery, plumbing, construction, electrician and many […]
Communities can now have their say on the Gypsies and Travellers Development Plan Document, as the consultation begins today (Tuesday 20 August) until 5pm on Friday 4 October. To enable people to find out more about the Development Plan Document and ask questions, Wiltshire Council are holding five engagement events at different locations around the […]
Following the success of the previous schemes in 2022 and 2023, we’ve launched a third solar together scheme with Swindon Borough Council and independent group-buying experts, iChoosr. Solar Together is a group buying initiative where residents can club together to get the best prices for solar panels and installation as well as battery storage and […]
There are just two weeks left for residents in Wiltshire to help shape the policing service they receive by having their say on policing priorities. The Use Your Voice survey is one of the foundation blocks which Police and Crime Commissioner Philip Wilkinson will base his new Police and Crime Plan on – the blueprint […]
Briefing Note no. 24-16 outlines the Home Upgrade Grant: Phase 2 (HUG2) which will provide energy efficiency measures for low-income households with off-gas domestic properties as well as landlords. It details who is eligible and how people can apply.
Work is progressing on developing the Swindon and Wiltshire Local Nature Recovery Strategy and the mapping exercise to identify areas for nature recovery across the county is almost complete. An online mapping feedback survey will be launched on 22nd July, and two webinars will take place, one for the public and one specifically for farmers […]
Briefing Note 24-14, Launch of the third Solar Together scheme in Wiltshire and Swindon outlines the latest Solar Together scheme which facilitates solar panel installations at competitive prices, how residents can get involved, and the benefits of the scheme to Wiltshire.
Briefing Note 24-13 which provides an update on the council’s housing land supply position. This will be particularly relevant to councillors on planning committees.
The following is from the latest Town and Parish Council update from Wiltshire Council. — Following one of the wettest winters on record, there has been an increase in flooding incidents around the county. While some of these cannot be prevented following the huge volume of rain we have faced, many flooding incidents on highways […]
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 2023-24 available for inspection by any interested person, together with all accounting records; books; deeds; contracts; bills; vouchers; receipts and […]