Wiltshire Council Local Plan – Consultation for RWB

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A meeting of the Planning Committee is to be held in the Sixth
Form Lecture Theatre, Royal Wootton Bassett Academy, Lime Kiln SN4 7HG on Thursday, 21st September 2023 at 7.00 pm for transaction of the business given in the Agenda attached.
Members of the public are invited to address the council at this meeting at 7.00pm. Members of the public are requested to send their question to by 12noon on the day before the meeting and confirm whether they will be in physical attendance or require an officer to read out the question on their behalf.
Priority of physical attendance will be given to the press and those that have sent their public question in advance and will read it out, remaining seats will be allocated on a first come first served basis.

Community Policing visit Friday 29th September

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The Neighbourhood Policing team are planning a week of community policing tour, going to various places to give the community a chance to have a chat with them and ask questions or even get some advice on anything they need. It is conducted in their van, which will visit Broad Town on Friday 29th September 2023, in the carpark of the Village Hall, between 4.30 – 6.00pm – which coincides with the Food for Thought mobile chipshop’s visit, so do feel free to combine a chat with the policing team with the fish supper! cooked meat and French fries in white disposable plate

#Fatal5

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Here are the key points from Wiltshire Police’s campaign to raise public awareness about road safety – #Fatal5.

 

Temporary Closure of: C415 (Part), Royal Wootton Bassett and Broad Town

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Temporary Closure of: C415 (Part), Royal Wootton Bassett and Broad Town (Ref: TTRO 9020)
Notice is hereby given that the Wiltshire Council has made an Order 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 04 October 2023 and the closure will be required for 3 days. It is anticipated that the works will take the stated duration to complete depending upon weather conditions. Access will be maintained for residents and businesses where possible, although delays are likely due to the nature of the works. The Order has a maximum duration of 18 months.

For further information please contact Thames Water on 0800 316 9800.
Sustainable Transport Group, County Hall, Bythesea Road, Trowbridge BA14 8JN

Briefing Note 23-23: Waste Sorting at Wiltshire’s Household Recycling Centres

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The latest Briefing Note can be found as an attachment below

Wiltshire Bobby Van Trust

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A reminder to all about the free service the Wiltshire Bobby Van Trust provides to all those who are O’60 or 18+ with a registered disability living in Wiltshire.

Since 1998, the Wiltshire Bobby Van Trust (WBVT) has worked in partnership with Wiltshire Police to provide a free home security service for elderly and vulnerable people throughout Wiltshire. The charity funds the operation of three Bobby Vans that provide mobile workshops for Bobby Operators.

Operators are skilled carpenter/lock fitters. The operators are also trained in crime reduction and Fire Risk Assessment and provide reassurance to clients.

The mission of the WBVT is to help elderly or vulnerable people who have been victims of, or are at risk of,  house crime, hate crime, domestic abuse, or fire. The charity works with Wiltshire Police and Dorset & Wiltshire Fire & Rescue Service, as well as several other agencies, to ensure that the most effective use is made of facilities and support available and those in need of help receive it promptly.

On 2nd May 2017, WBVT, working in partnership with Wiltshire Police, launched a bespoke Online Safety Initiative – Stay Safe Online. The service is free to those people who are over 60 or 18+ with a registered disability. Trained Stay Safe Online Volunteers provide improved digital security awareness, scam prevention advice, support and reassurance; basic practical skills for checking and understanding digital privacy settings; and signpost people to future sources of advice and resources. The service offers one-to-one home visits and community group talks and is managed by a dedicated Stay Safe Online Coordinator

23-22 Tree Warden Briefing Note

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Get Safe Online

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Rural Crime Survey

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Police and Crime Commissioners across the South West have come together to launch a survey to explore how crime is affecting rural communities.

In Wiltshire, the Rural Crime Team cover all heritage and wildlife crime including theft of livestock and machinery, fly tipping, poaching and hare coursing to name a few.

The survey asks rural residents if they have been the victim of any crimes in the last 12 months as well as asking what rural crimes concern them the most.

You can take the survey here:

THE SOUTH WEST RURAL CRIME SURVEY 2023 (surveymonkey.co.uk)

Wiltshire Briefing Notes

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Two recent Wiltshire Council Briefings are available as attachments below.

Briefing Note no. 23-17 – Launch of the second Solar Together scheme in Wiltshire & Swindon

Briefing Note 23-20 – Air Quality Action Plan and Air Quality Supplementary Planning Document (SPD) consultations