Policing and Fire Minister Nick Hurd has launched the 24th annual Lord Ferrers Awards to recognise the outstanding contribution of special constables, police support volunteers and volunteer police cadets. This year a new category has been introduced for Technical Innovation, to encourage recognition of 'cyber' specials' and those volunteers using technology creatively to combat the … Continue reading Do you know a volunteer who does exceptional work with the police in our community?
Victim Support in Wiltshire
Victim Support is an independent charity offering free, confidential and comprehensive support to people of all ages affected by crime - even if the crime is not reported. The service is free and confidential and is delivered by highly trained team including specialist caseworkers. They have built up good working relationships with a huge network of … Continue reading Victim Support in Wiltshire
Martins Road Pond clearance
Message from Paul Lenaerts 9th August 2017 "You may remember that we have had a number of meetings with the MoD etc about clearing the vegetation covering the ditch which takes the overflow from the pond to the culvert under the airfield and thereby to a tributary of Semington Brook. The danger is that if … Continue reading Martins Road Pond clearance
How many smoke alarms do you have?
Fire statistics reveal that one smoke alarm may not be enough to provide you with the best chance of escaping a fire in the home. Most people know that working smoke alarms save lives. They provide the vital early warning that allows for a safe escape and a tragedy avoided. But, despite the majority of … Continue reading How many smoke alarms do you have?
Get your applications to the Community Action Fund in by Friday!
The deadline for applications to the Police & Crime Commissioner’s Community Action Fund is THIS FRIDAY 11TH AUGUST 2017 The Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) for Wiltshire and Swindon, Angus Macpherson, is seeking applications for his new Community Action Fund. The fund launched by the PCC at the end of June has been created to … Continue reading Get your applications to the Community Action Fund in by Friday!
Public Meetings: Wiltshire Council
You are invited to attend one of a series of meetings that Wiltshire Council is hosting to discuss the challenges that the council is facing and the impact that these could have. The council currently spends around £900m each year on more than 300 services and has recently agreed a plan to deliver an ambitious … Continue reading Public Meetings: Wiltshire Council
Looking for a Flood Hero
FloodRe have launched their Local Hero Awards to recognise individuals or community groups who have shown leadership and resilience around their flood relief efforts. The reward for the winning individual or community is £10,000 which is to benefit the local community and it provides a great opportunity to share your experience and nominate a person or group … Continue reading Looking for a Flood Hero
Childrens Summer Holiday Programme 2017
Get Active 2017 is here! Download the full programme of sport specific camps, Fun in the Sun, Camp Activate and free swimming activities over the summer holidays - organised by area this year, so much easier to find what's on nearer to Keevil.
Consultation Notice: Wiltshire Housing Site Allocation Plan
The draft Wiltshire Housing Site Allocations Plan has been prepared in line with Wiltshire Core Strategy. It revises settlement boundaries in relation to Salisbury, Trowbridge, Market Towns, Local Service Centres and Large Villages; and allocates new housing sites in order to maintain a five year land supply in each of Wiltshire’s three Housing Market Areas over the … Continue reading Consultation Notice: Wiltshire Housing Site Allocation Plan
Dorset & Wiltshire Fire & Rescue
Anyone living in Dorset and Wiltshire can request a free Safe & Well visit from the Fire and Rescue Service – call 0800 038 2323 or visit www.dwfire.org.uk/safe-and-well-visits