Village Tidy Up – Saturday 28th May, 10.00 – 12.00

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Village Tidy Up – Saturday 28th May, 10.00–12.00

Spring Clean the Village ready for the Queen’s Jubilee. Meet at the Village Hall at 10.00am to help litter pick and tidy public areas. Litter picking equipment provided.

Grab a Spade and a Bucket and help remove the weeds growing up on the edge of the pavement along Broad Town Road. Please wear a Hi-Viz and stay safe.

Wandering around the local market, these took my eye, with the Royal Wedding coming up, thought they were apt.

Also, a team are hoping to decorate the Village Hall and the village shelter on the same day from 10am and would welcome any volunteers to join in!

Briefing note on Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure Strategy

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This briefing note is an update on the progress following the adoption of Wiltshire Council’s Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure Strategy.

Briefing Note on 5-year housing land supply and housing delivery test

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Wiltshire Council has published a Briefing Note on the 5-year housing land supply and housing delivery test.

Summary:
We have now completed the update to Wiltshire’s five-year housing land supply position. The current
position is a 4.72 year supply using a base date of 1 April 2021, which will be used to inform decision-making.

 

Great British Spring Clean

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Twenty sets of litter picking equipment supplied by Wiltshire Area Board are now in the possession of the Parish Council, and an agreed date for the pick of Saturday 28th May has been agreed, as the village hall is available for coordination, and the day is close to the Jubilee celebrations to have the village looking its best!

Further details of the day’s timing and planning tbc but contact the Clerk at if you have any queries meanwhile.

Notice of Casual Vacancy for Councillor in Broad Town

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Due to the resignation of Susan Hughes, a vacancy has arisen in the Office of Councillor for
the Parish Council.

Please see attached Notice for further information.

Any questions do contact the Clerk via this website, or at .

Update on the industrial action between Hill Municipal Collections Workers and the GMB union which is having an impact on waste services

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Wiltshire Council have issued Briefing Note No. 22-05 which provides an update on the industrial action between Hill Municipal Collections Workers and the GMB union which is having an impact on waste services.

 

Hills Municipal Collections planned industrial action

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The attached Briefing Note no. 22-02 provides an update on planned industrial action by some Hills Municipal Collections from 7 March and the possible disruption this could cause to waste and recycling collection services.

 

Wild about Wiltshire – help us identify wildflower areas

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Below is a notice sent by Wiltshire Council; it would be good to hear any ideas that residents and the community may have.  Do contact us at or via the website contact form here 

 

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We need town and parish councils throughout Wiltshire to nominate any grassed areas or public open spaces that could be designated as wildflower meadow, for reduced cutting or left for rewilding.This initiative is in response to an increased level of interest in improving existing flora and fauna to benefit wildlife, and will give you an opportunity to improve biodiversity and increase the aesthetic appeal of your area.Any proposed location for Wild About Wiltshire must meet the following criteria:

  • Area must be on Wiltshire Council land
  • Be within a 30/40mph speed limit if on a verge
  • Does not compromise the safety or unreasonably hinder the passage of highways/amenity users
  • Does not obstruct junction sight lines
  • Consultations are had with any affected properties within the vicinity of the area
  • Co-ordinate with the plans of any statutory undertakers who have assets within the area
  • Must be mainly flat and directly accessible to cutting equipment
  • Have an area to compost if required

Wilts & Swindon Community Messaging

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Community Messaging aims to improve the flow of information between communities and the local police and fire service. You can subscribe to receive messages via email or text from Wiltshire Police, Wiltshire Neighbourhood Watch, Dorset and Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service, and Get Safe Online.

  • You can reply directly to messages, for example from your local police officers with information to help them better police your area.
  • If you have a video doorbell or CCTV on your home or business premises please tick the box CCTV Operator/Owner. By doing so you may be able support an appeal for video coverage when a crime is being investigated or missing people are being looked for.

Sign up at https://www.wiltsmessaging.co.uk/

 

New Residual Waste Collection Rounds Feb and March

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From 28 February 2022, the residual ‘general waste’ collection days will change for most Wiltshire residents. Recycling and garden waste collections will not change. The attached briefing note provides more detail on these service improvements.