Keevil Pipeline Inspections

16th October 2017: Please see the information in this letter concerning pipeline inspections that start 31st October 2017 2nd September 2017: Please see the information in this PDF letter from Esso/Fisher German concerning the pipelines that run through Keevil, which is of interest to residents. Fisher-German-Letter-2017-Page-1 Fisher-German-Letter-2017-Page-2

Keevil Community Shed grant

Almost a year ago, the Melksham Area Board granted the Keevil Community Shed £1750 towards a ride-on mower. The proposition was that volunteers from our group would use the machine to mow Keevil Playing Field, thus saving the Parish Council around £800 per year to pay a contractor, and achieving a better surface with regular … Continue reading Keevil Community Shed grant

Have your say on the new Parliamentary Boundary proposals

The first draft of the Parliamentary Boundary Review proposals have been published by the Boundary Commission for England and sets out the new constituencies in the South West. You have until 11 December 2017 to tell the Commission what you think of them. It has a profound effect on Keevil as the whole of the Wiltshire … Continue reading Have your say on the new Parliamentary Boundary proposals

Have your say on Patient Transport

Patient transport survey: 16 October – 10 November 2017 Clinical Commissioning Groups across the South West are seeking views from patients on how they can provide fair access to NHS-funded non-emergency transport. The survey is open from Monday 16 October – Friday 10 November 2017 on this link:  https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/NHS_NEPTHaveYourSay The aim of the survey is … Continue reading Have your say on Patient Transport

Temporary Closure of B3098 Westbury Road, Edington in November

Section 14(1) of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 Temporary Closure of: B3098 Westbury Road (Part), Edington (Ref: TTRO 5025) PLAN Notice is hereby given that the Wiltshire Council has made an Order to close temporarily to all traffic: B3098 Westbury Road (Part), Edington; from its junction with Greater Lane to a point approximately 35m … Continue reading Temporary Closure of B3098 Westbury Road, Edington in November

Free help to stay safe online…

Do you need some confidence in staying safe online? You need the Bobby Van! If you are aged over 60 or have a registered disability (and are over 18), you are entitled to a visit from a online safety volunteer who will talk you through using your digital equipment safely. To make an appointment, call … Continue reading Free help to stay safe online…

Community Policing Report Aug/Sept 2017

The latest report for Meklsham Rural and villages, covering the August/September period, has been issued and you can download the PDF here: ED12 and ED13 October 17 (2). It covers: Antisocial behaviour Halloween Community messaging Crime exceptions Local issues In future, reports will be made to the Parish Council on a monthly basis

Parking Charges Consultation now Live

Local people are being asked to have their say on the options to review car parking charges in Wiltshire to help safeguard public transport and other services, with a consultation now underway. Bridget Wayman, cabinet member for highways and transport, said: "We don't want to increase parking charges, however the cost of operating car parks … Continue reading Parking Charges Consultation now Live

Update on the MAB visit to Seend

Last Wednesday 6th September, the Melksham Area Board, which also represents Keevil on Wiltshire Council, visited Seend, where councillors updated those present on various items including: Recycling centre closures for refurbishment Muslim community burial space Community Area Transport Group project funding Family Learning Festival in October Full details on the Melksham Community Matters newsletter Next … Continue reading Update on the MAB visit to Seend