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
Proposed Parking Increase
Council proposes parking increase to help safeguard rural bus services Local people are being asked to have their say on the options to review car parking charges in Wiltshire to help safeguard rural bus services. A review of parking arrangements in 2014 introduced individual car park charging based upon usage, which saw an overall reduction … Continue reading Proposed Parking Increase
Help Stamp Out Illegal Hare Coursing
The National Farmers Union in Wiltshire is working with the police to try and reduce the incidence of hare coursing across the county. This activity (where dogs are released to chase and kill wild hare for the purpose of betting) is illegal and, alongside the environmental crime, involves trespass, criminal damage and threatening/ intimidating behaviour … Continue reading Help Stamp Out Illegal Hare Coursing
Recycling Centres close for refurbishment
Household recycling centre refurbishment programme The current contract for the management of Wiltshire’s household recycling centres with Hills Waste Solutions ends in October 2017. The council invited tenders for this service to ensure best value for Wiltshire residents, and awarded a contract to FCC Environment for the management of nine household recycling centres owned by … Continue reading Recycling Centres close for refurbishment
Applications Open for Police Constables & PCSOs
Police Constables Wiltshire Police has launched its autumn recruitment drive, with applications now open for Police Constables. All candidates must register online and complete an initial eligibility form, including educational qualifications by Sunday 1 October. Candidates who pass the initial eligibility stage are then invited to complete an application form. Shortlisting stages include an assessment … Continue reading Applications Open for Police Constables & PCSOs
Should Keevil plant commemorative community trees?
Community Tree Planting Project Wiltshire intends to commemorate the end of the First World War (11th November 1918) at the 100th anniversary in November 2018. The Commemoration will take the form of planting 10,000 trees in the County to acknowledge the sacrifice of the 10,000 soldiers from Wiltshire who died in World War 1. Options … Continue reading Should Keevil plant commemorative community trees?