Latest News  

A message from our Chair and Vice Chair - new Cllrs needed.  

"Six inches of soil" free film showing. Great Bedwyn Village Hall. 6.45pm Fri 11th Oct.  

Free Flood Prevention Fair - Marlborough 19th Oct - click here for details. 

Network Rail track renewal Aug to Nov 24 

Forestry England update Sept 2024  

Wiltshire Connect 110 and 120 bus timetable 1.9.24 

From Wiltshire Police:

Please can I ask you to make local residents aware of the recent thefts and break-ins that have taken place around the village in the past few days.

Police are actively investigating these crimes. Could you also remind residents to keep vehicles locked and outside buildings locked.

If residents have CCTV or ring door Bells this may be an opportunity to make sure they are working properly.

If they have had something taken etc then please get them to report it to the police by calling 101. 

GREAT BEDWYN PARISH COUNCIL GRANTS AND DONATIONS FUND

The Parish Council have an annual fund for local charities and good causes. There are some criteria to be eligible so please contact the Clerk if you would like further information.

clerk@greatbedwyn-pc.gov.uk

 

The Wiltshire Connect bus service has been operating for just over a year and has become more popular than ever.  To meet demand, we have adjusted the timetabled service and added a new operating zone to the bookable service which will mean greater ride availability.  These changes will take place from 1st September 2024 and all details can be found here: Wiltshire Connect service changes from 1st September 2024 - Connecting Wiltshire 

We have also responded to requests to expand our operating area, and we are now delighted to include Tidworth, The Collingbournes and the Kennet Valley villages within our service.

Saturday operating hours for our on-demand service will also be amended to 8am to 7.30pm from 7th September. (Monday to Friday unchanged, 6am-8pm).

Timetable Changes:

· 100Marlborough-Devizes: Peak journeys are withdrawn due to low use. A reduced timetable with 2 off-peak trips in both directions will continue to operate on Monday to Friday.NEW 100 TIMETABLE

· 101Pewsey-Devizes: Revised timetable and school journeys are amended.NEW 101 TIMETABLE

· 110/120Marlborough-Hungerford-Great Bedwyn: Minor timetable amendments. The 15.25 120 journey is extended from Hungerford to Marlborough offering a new timetabled service from Hungerford to Marlborough at 16:15NEW 110 TIMETABLE·

 211Wilton-Marlborough (Weds only): Marlborough Tesco is added as a new stop and the return trip will depart 15 minutes later at 12.15pmNEW 211 TIMETABLE  

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Wiltshire Community Foundation is an independent charity that offers education grants to young people in Wiltshire and Swindon. We are now accepting applications for our Vocational Grants which supports young people moving onto studying a vocational course, qualification or apprenticeship.  Visit Wiltshire Community Foundation (wiltshirecf.org.uk) to find out more. 

 

Please do not attempt to use the hanging bars at the play area. We are in progress of making the area safe/removing them from the site. There is warning tape up to advise. 15.8.24 

Aug 24 Bedwyn Trains Passenger Group report 

May 2024 Parish Safety review report. 

NOTICE FOR PLANNING MEETINGS

All council planning committee meetings have now been cancelled due to low numbers of councillors.

Planning applications will be commented on by Delegated Authority or scheduled into a Full Council meeting.

The council may decide to hold a Planning meeting if there is an application of overall public interest or greater complexity than usual. We will publish any such agenda within the 3 clear days required.

Notices will be on the council's noticeboard and Facebook page as well as this website. 

 

Flood meeting at Pewsey 31.7.24 3-7pm 

Wiltshire Police report for Great Bedwyn. Q2 2024 

On-Demand bus service.  You can use the email  WiltshireConnect@wiltshire.gov.uk for enquiries or group bookings but using the app is preferred.    There is a new online portal for use for bookings which is Wiltshire Connect (ride-booking.com)

Free kids session at Oxenwood 22nd July. Open this poster for details 

Road closure A346 at Burbage. Overnight 19th August. indicative-plan_138472587_3756723_eee7879ffb.pdf 

Our audit documents for the YE 31.3.24 have been loaded into our Finances page.  

Notice of Councillor vacancy 17.5.24 

North Wessex Downs Landscape Spring 24 newsletter 

Q1 2024 Police report for Great Bedwyn  

The Parish Councils updated Flood Policy is here. 

Train table update from Dec 23 onwards 

 Bus timetable from 30th Oct 23

Wiltshire Connect bus service information  

Update on recycling small electrical devices by Wiltshire Council

Recycling information from Wiltshire Council  

Great Green Bedwyn have their own website - click here to visit. 

Wiltshire Council's 2023/24 Budget information - We’ve published our proposed budget for 2023/24 (mailchi.mp) 

 

Wiltshire Council support on the Cost of Living and a directory of warm spaces and community food schemes: Council tax, benefits and financial support - Wiltshire Council

 SSE look after the network for electricity for central south England. They are not your electricity supplier but maintain the network.

If a power cut would be worrying or difficult for you, you can register with their priority service by calling 0800 294 3259.
You may want to register if you:
• Are deaf or hard of hearing
Have a disability
• Have children under 5
• Are blind or partially sighted
• Have a chronic illness or use medical equipment that relies on electricity
• Are over 60
• Temporarily need extra support
You can also visit ssen.co.uk/energyadvice and complete an online form
A representative from SSE hopes to be at the Jan 12th 2023 Council meeting at 7.00pm in the Village Hall to offer advice.

 Warm and Safe Wiltshire: 

  • Free and impartial energy advice and casework support
    • Available to any Wiltshire or Swindon resident
    • Tariffs checks and help switching supply
    • Behaviour change and diagnosing reasons for high bills
    • Schemes applications (e.g. £140 Warm Home Discount)
    • Help with energy and water debt
  • Home improvement funding assistance
    • Partially/fully funded boilers / new heating systems
    • Fully funded insulation (even as a private tenant)
  • Supported referral to other relevant services
    • Free benefits check through Citizens Advice
    • Free Home Safety checks from the Fire Service

Advice Line: 0800 038 5722 (free from mobiles and landlines)

Website: WarmAndSafeWiltshire.org.uk

Facebook Great Bedwyn Parish Council Facebook Page

 

 

COVID-19 VALE OF PEWSEY SUPPORT NETWORK
Volunteer support co-ordinators during coronavirus outbreak.

COVID-19 LINK GOOD NEIGHBOUR HELP
With the recent Government advice restricting movement many people in Bedwyn will need help in daily tasks like shopping or collecting prescriptions etc., the Great Bedwyn Link Scheme has set up a scheme to help manage this crisis. Call 07717 006787 or email bedwynlinkscheme@outlook.com.

Welcome

Welcome to the Great Bedwyn Parish Council website providing information about the village of Great Bedwyn and the neighbouring communities of Crofton and St Katharine's in Wiltshire and the activities of the Parish Council.

The Parish Council is the tier of Local Government closest to the people. On our website we outline the role and services provided by the Parish Council along with the details of our councillors. We provide you with the dates of our meetings and copies of the agendas and minutes.

This site will enable you to find out about our vibrant community and understand the roles and responsibilities of the Parish Council. It is our intention to enable more residents to play an active role in the community, participate in more activities, attend Parish Council Meetings and thoroughly enjoy living in the parish of Great Bedwyn.

  New Councillors required

  We are currently looking for 5 new Councillors to join the council by the process of co-option.   This is an excellent opportunity to be more involved in your community and make changes at the local level. Please contact the Clerk for more details on application criteria and how to apply. 

 Church Street Speed Indicator Device data (SID) Aug-Sept 23

 Jockey Green Speed Indicator data (SID) July-Aug 23

 


Great Bedwyn

Great Green Bedwyn Project

Survey


Latest newsletter from - Great Green Bedwyn March update (mailchi.mp) 

Visit our new website https://www.greatgreenbedwyn.org.uk/ 

Please click this link to read our report to the National Lottery  

 Please click this link to read the Summary of the Great Green Bedwyn launch 

Please click this link to read the Survey results for Great Green Bedwyn 

 

What should we do about climate change in Great Bedwyn?

The Great Green Bedwyn Survey https://tinyurl.com/3fn4vhnu

We need to know your views about how we can tackle climate change in Great Bedwyn. What actions are practical, affordable and do-able at home and in the village ? Together we can make a difference, and many of the actions can save us money, too ! Everyone who completes our survey can ask for a free heat loss survey of their home and help with calculating their carbon footprint.

Please share your views by completing our short survey electronically at https://tinyurl.com/3fn4vhnu or on a paper form delivered through your door or available from the Post Office. Your views are essential to help us decide on actions to reduce carbon emissions in Great Bedwyn and guide us in arranging village meetings and other actions. Closing date: Friday 25 Feb.

Great Green Bedwyn is sponsored by the Lottery Community Fund and supported by the Parish Council. For more information contact GreatGreenBedwyn@gmail.com