News from the Parish Council…

We are Buzzing the following notices on behalf of the Parish Council:

New Parish Clerk

I am pleased to announce that Keevil Parish Council has a new Clerk/RFO.

At its meeting on Monday 5th June, the Council unanimously approved the recommendation of it’s Personal Committee that Cllr Sarah Dow be appointed to the post. The recommendation was made following a formal interview process in which the candidate demonstrated that she had all the essential and desired criteria necessary for the post, alongside the outstanding practical demonstration of these skills in her present role as interim Clerk.

In line with statutory requirements Sarah will undertake the role for the first year unremunerated and will step down as a Councillor.

The Council are delighted with this excellent appointment that will support continuity for the Council moving forward.

Dr. Alex Goodwin, Chair, Keevil Parish Council alex@keevilpc.com

Statutory Notice here | More about how to become a Councillor here

Activity on land beside and to the rear of the Pump House on Main Street

The Parish Council is aware of concerns raised by parishioners about the change in access beside and on the agricultural land to the rear of the Pump House on Main Street.

Councillors have liaised throughout with our elected unitary authority member and other key stakeholders, including accompanying Cllr Seed on a site visit, and we will continue to do so. The Parish Council is also working with Case Officers in the Planning Department regarding any possible anomalies between the approved planning application and work carried out to date. We will keep the village informed of any further information when it is received.

You can read documents from the original planning application and the Case Officer report here.

Dr. Alex Goodwin, Chair, Keevil Parish Council alex@keevilpc.com

Works to the footpath between Martins Road and the Recreation Ground

Wiltshire Council have confirmed that works to improve footpath access from Martins Road to the Recreation Ground will begin on Monday 26th June, and may last for two weeks. The footpath will need to be closed for the duration of the work, so access to the Recreation Ground will be via the other footpath from Pyatts Corner. Immediate neighbours will be informed, and I am meeting again with the Public Rights of Way (PROW) team and the contractor to make sure all concerns are taken into consideration. Don’t hesitate to get in touch if you have any questions…

Councillor Pat Tucker, Keevil Parish Council pat@keevilpc.com