Briefing Note 25-06 – Management of Council business and publicity during the pre-election period
See below Wiltshire Council’s latest Briefing Note 25-06, which includes guidance from the Monitoring Officer on pre-election periods.
Wiltshire Flooding Support Resources
/in News/by ClerkFollowing the exceptionally wet autumn and winter in Wiltshire, Wessex Water and the Environment Agency have published a flood action guide with preparedness information, and a recovery guide for those recently affected by flooding – available below.
Briefing Note 24-05: Wiltshire & Swindon Local Nature Recovery Strategy
/in News/by ClerkBriefing Note 24-04: Development of Cultural Strategy for Wiltshire
/in News/by ClerkBriefing Note 24-04 on the development of the Cultural Strategy (see attachment) the public survey it referred to is now live and can be found at Wiltshire Cultural Strategy public survey (office.com)
University Bursary Grant – Wiltshire & Swindon Young People
/in News/by ClerkAre you starting university this year?
Wiltshire Community Foundation offers grants to young people in Wiltshire and Swindon who need support with the costs of studying an undergraduate degree at university. The One Degree More bursary is £1,600 for each year of the course to help with general living expenses, course costs, books and equipment. We are now open for applications for those stating university this year.
Who is eligible to apply – young people can apply for a university bursary if they:
• are under 24 years old
• have lived in Wiltshire or Swindon for at least 2 years
• parents or guardians receive 2 means-tested benefits (2 elements of Universal Credit)
• eligible for funding through Student Finance England
• studying for first undergraduate degree at a UK university or college
Or:
• are a young person in the care of Wiltshire or Swindon Borough Council (LAC)
Applications close on 5 April 2024. Apply today by visiting: www.wiltshirecf.org.uk/grants-and-support/individuals/university-bursary-one-degree-more/
White Horse Liming
/in News/by ClerkIt’s that time of year again when preparations start for weeding and liming the White Horse. The coordinator Andre Law has identified Sunday 19 May as an appropriate date and hope we will have a great turn out as in previous years. Please put the date in your diary and I will provide more details in the April edition of the Broad Town News.
For the past few years Bob Clarke and I have worked as a pair with Bob undertaking the paperwork
and me the organisation on the day. Bob has decided he wishes to call it a day and we thank him for
all of his efforts, especially for keeping things going in 2015 when the previous team of organisers
retired. If anyone would like to offer their services, we will include them in all correspondence for
the 2024 activity with a view to stepping up to an active role in 2025.
Contact:
07841381301
Community Governance Review
/in News/by ClerkAttached below is Briefing Note 24-03 regarding recommendations from the Electoral Review Committee. These are mostly relating to minor boundary issues.
Wiltshire Cultural Strategy public survey
/in News/by ClerkFollowing Briefing Note 24-04 last week on the development of the Cultural Strategy, the public survey it referred to is now live and can be found at Wiltshire Cultural Strategy public survey
Dorset & Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Authority – Consultation of draft Community Safety Plan 2024-28
/in News/by ClerkDorset & Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Authority is consulting on a draft Community Safety Plan, which sets out the key challenges and risks facing us over the coming years.
With future financial uncertainty, the plan details what we intend to carry on doing and what we intend to review and do differently, in order to continue to provide a high level of service to our communities.
Working with others is central to how we deliver our services, and this will continue to be at the heart of everything we do. For that reason, we invite you to view our draft plan www.dwfire.org.uk/draft-csp-2024-28-consultation and the accompanying video, which provides a short overview.
The consultation period runs from 9 February until 3 May 2024, and we would welcome your feedback, through a short set of questions on our website. Alternatively, you can call our freephone 0800 0213022
If you wish to raise anything specific, or require any further assistance in accessing the information, please email us directly at .
Urgent closure notice C120 (Part), Clyffe Pypard from 9th February 2024
/in News/by ClerkUrgent Closure of: C120 (Part), Clyffe Pypard
WILTSHIRE COUNCIL HEREBY GIVE NOTICE that on 9th February 2024, the following length of road shall be closed to all traffic in the interests of public safety to enable BT to carry out urgent works to restore customer service and other
associated works.
C120 (Part), Clyffe Pypard; from its junction with C15 for approximately 580m in a South Easterly direction.
Alternative route: via C15, C415, C121, C120 (unaffected length) and vice versa.
The closure and diversion route will be clearly indicated by traffic signs. Access will be maintained for residents and businesses where possible, although delays are likely due to the nature of the works.
These works will commence on 9th February 2024 and are anticipated to be required for 1 day. This Notice will have a maximum duration of 5 days.
For further information regarding these works please contact BT on 0800 023 2023.