People encouraged to check if they’re eligible for Pension Credit and Winter Fuel Payment
We are continuing to encourage people over the state pension age to check their eligibility with the Government for Pension Credit and the Winter Fuel Payment. Pension Credit gives people extra money to help with their living costs if they’re over State Pension age and on a low income. Checking entitlement is easy with the government […]
Winter railway work starts Christmas Eve
Network Rail is gearing up for four weeks of railway upgrades, replacing a junction next to Westbury station, improving signals and strengthening a viaduct on the line towards Salisbury. Taking advantage of the opportunity, GWR are also making minor improvements at Westbury station. The big track renewal gets underway after 11pm on Christmas Eve and […]
Council makes decision on kerbside recycling changes from 2027
Report from Wiltshire Council: At its meeting on 19 November, our Cabinet agreed its future approach to collecting recycling when our current contracts to carry out this service come to an end in 2026. Once the changes are introduced in 2027, which will see us start to collect flexible plastics from the kerbside, it should […]
Reporting internal floods
Following the weekend storm, Wiltshire Council asks that individuals report any properties that have suffered internal flooding. This can be either homes or businesses. This helps us build a picture of the nature of the flooding and enables to access any funding if it because available from Central Government. Please send all reports to : […]
‘Techie Tea Party’ 26th November, Cotswold House, Lyneham
Full details are in the flyer below, for this Wiltshire Council-run event.
Marlborough flood fair
This event may be of interest to anyone who has been flooded, is at risk of flooding or worried about flooding; all are welcome to go along and find out more. Details attached below.
Flood Warden Newsletter Autumn 2024
The newsletter pdf is attached below,
Wiltshire Council’s Cabinet agrees to approve Local Plan
Wiltshire Council’s Cabinet has approved the next steps for the Wiltshire Local Plan, allowing it to move forward to Full Council for consideration ahead of the proposed submission to the Secretary of State by the end of the year. The full report from Wiltshire Council is here
Cricklade Community Unpaid Carers Event 26th October
Wiltshire Council announced an Unpaid Carers’ Event in Cricklade attached, put on in association with Hartford Care. The event will take place on Saturday 26th October at Cricklade Town Hall from 10am-2pm and have over 15 display stands from local organisations who support carers in the community area. People are invited to learn more, for […]
Wiltshire and Swindon Local Nature Recovery Strategy
Wiltshire and Swindon Local Nature Recovery Strategy Wiltshire Council is introducing its Wiltshire and Swindon Local Nature Recovery Strategy (LNRS): a roadmap designed to guide nature recovery initiatives throughout Wiltshire, and invites views in a survey here. Wiltshire and Swindon Local Nature Recovery Strategy – Wiltshire Council