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Notice is hereby given that the Wiltshire Council has made an Order to close temporarily to all traffic on 15th February 2024:
C415 (Part), Royal Wootton Bassett and Broad Town; from its junction with C15 for a
distance of approximately 200m in a south easterly direction.
To enable: Thames Water to carry out work to set up a new connection and other associated works.
Alternative route: via C415 (unaffected length) – C119 – C15 and vice versa.

For further information please contact Thames Water on 0800 316 9800.

Notice is hereby given that the Wiltshire Council has made an Order (Ref: TTRO 9182) to close temporarily to all traffic:
C415 (Part), Royal Wootton Bassett and Broad Town; from its junction with C15 for a distance of approximately 200m in a south easterly direction.
To enable Thames Water to carry out work to set up a new connection and other associated works.
Alternative route: via C415 (unaffected length) – C119 – C15 and vice versa.
The closure and diversion route will be clearly indicated by traffic signs.
This Order which previously came into operation on 30 August 2023 will now recommence on 11 January 2024 and the closure will be required between the hours of 19:00 and 06:00 for 1 night.  Access will be maintained for residents and businesses where possible, although delays are likely due to the nature of the works.

For further information please contact Thames Water on 0800 316 9800.

Use Your Voice – Policing, Priorities and ££s

The OPCC has launched its 2024 Precept survey and is looking for as many people as possible to respond and have their say on the precept and the policing budget.  The survey is below.

Use Your Voice – Policing, Priorities and ££s Survey (surveymonkey.com)

The Environment Agency have provided the following update:

Following the widespread effects of Storm Ciarán both on the coast and inland, we would like to stress the importance of reporting flooding. If your home or business has flooded, please make sure you report it as soon as you are able to. There are lots of reasons why you should report flooding, most importantly so authorities and agencies can respond to close roads, unblock gullies, and provide an emergency response if required.

While we do have a significant number of staff out on the ground, due to the scale of the event we are unable to cover all areas. We are seeking to build a comprehensive picture of impacts across Wessex so we would be very grateful if you could provide any available information regarding flooding in your area with as much detail as possible on timing and location. Please report online using the Flood Online Reporting Tool or you can respond directly to this email address with any photo or video attachments. You can also contact the Environment Agency Incident Hotline on 0800 80 70 60. In an emergency please dial 999.

Useful information includes:

• Residential and commercial properties that are known to have flooded
• Road, rail or other transport infrastructure affected
• Any photos or videos of the above and inundated areas of floodplains

Find out more Blog: The Importance of Reporting Flooding | The Flood Hub

 Our advice to the public is to:

• Stay safe and not enter floodwater.
• Stay away from seafronts, quaysides and jetties, due to the risk of overtopping by waves.
• Call Floodline on 0345 988 1188 for updates on flooding, to sign up for flood warnings, or to report flooding.
• Go to the Gov.uk website or search ‘know my flood risk’ to sign up for Environment Agency flood warnings, receive information on the risk in your area and what to do in a flood.
• Sign up for Flood Warnings
• Visit the Environment Agency website www.gov.uk/environment-agency which contains information on current river levels and flooding
• Follow us on X (formerly known as Twitter) using @EnvAgencySW
• Visit our facebook page https://www.facebook.com/environmentagencywessex

Many thanks,

Intelligence and Reporting

Flood and Coastal Risk Management | Wessex

Environment Agency | Rivers House, East Quay, Bridgwater, TA6 4YS