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Our new dog waste bin on Back Lane.
Election news for May 25 Results declared in Wiltshire Council Unitary Election
Q1 2025 local police report.
Fly-tipping witness reward scheme - Wiltshire Council - report and make a witness statement to WCC regarding fly tipping and earn reward vouchers.
Letter of complaint to Wiltshire Council ref changes to Train Station. April 25
Road closure notice for Farm Lane in June 25
The Wiltshire and Swindon Local Nature Recovery Strategy is now open for public consultation. Ends 16th April.
Wiltshire and Swindon Local Nature Recovery Strategy - Wiltshire Council
Great news. We have another new co-opted Parish Cllr.
We warmly welcome Cllr Chris Thompson joining us.
Chris has lived in village for 28 years, now with grown up children. She was working full time and now is part time and due to retire shortly. She has worked within strategic planning & corporate governance for higher education and for the Research Councils in Swindon. She has interests in sustainability and has been a volunteer for the Wiltshire Wildlife Trust. Chris is the
Director and Secretary of the St Mary’s field management company.
This takes us up to a full compliment of the Parish Council.
Annual Town and Parish council report from Wiltshire Council 2025
Road works coming up with closures to Brook St and Jockey Green March 25.
As consultant representative for Wiltshire
Council, I write to inform you of carriageway works programmed on Brook Street
& Jockey Green, Great Bedwyn. The site extents can be viewed on the drawing
attached
These works involve
repairs to the existing carriageway, the installation of new road markings and
the adjustment of surface ironwork.
The works will commence on Monday the 24th
of March 2025 and will be completed by Wednesday the 2nd of April
2025 between the hours of 09:00 and 16:00, no weekend working, however, on
occasions they may over run due to uncontrollable circumstances such as plant
breakdowns, if weather conditions are unfavourable, or occasionally we discover
the need for additional repairs once the work has started. The road will be
open as normal outside of these hours.
Due to the nature of the works and the local
environment, the works will be carried out within a temporary road closure, to
ensure that adequate health & safety is maintained for the contractor &
local residents.
Road markings and ironwork adjustments may need
to be completed at a later date.
You
can view this via one.network by entering the following address into an
internet browser: https://one.network/?tmi=GB36290744.
There will be points
throughout the works period where vehicular access will not be possible as
plant may be obstructing the road or material may be newly laid which you will
not be able to drive over, as early trafficking could lead to premature failure.
If works are being undertaken in the vicinity of your property; I would suggest
speaking to the workforce in advance to ask if there will be any restrictions
with regards to access.
The Contractor will
maintain pedestrian access for residents for the duration of the works; when
leaving your property in your vehicle, please allow extra time for any possible
delays and when returning to your property, there will be traffic management operatives
located at the extents of the works, speak to them, explain where you live, and
they will be able to assist.
Signing will be in
place advising that local businesses will be open as usual. A
letter drop will be undertaken to all the residents located within the site
extents on the week commencing 10th of March 2025.
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Changes to parking at Great Bedwyn Station - Wiltshire Council work
Survey from our local police with regards to recent anti social incidents in the area.
Wiltshire Council 25/26 budget news - Wiltshire Council unveils budget proposals, continuing long-term preventative approach while living within its means - Wiltshire Council
Mobile Library dates Jan to July 25
Best kept village competition 2025.
The Parish Council are happy to consider support funding to local groups who may wish to arrange an entry into this years competition. Please contact the clerk by Friday 28th Feb. clerk@greatbedwyn-pc.gov.uk
Letter sent to Aster on behalf of the tenants living in Great Bedwyn 21.1.24
Response letter from Aster 29.1.25 ref housing issues in Great Bedwyn
Q4 Wiltshire Police report for Great Bedwyn
Well done to the talented children at the Primary School. The council asked them to assist with a logo design for the council. The winner was Jess, at the centre of the photo, with Delany on the left and Nancy on the right being the 2 runners up. The each received a £5 book voucher and are shown below with their designs. Cllr Scott Shill attended to hand out the prizes after the council chose the winners. (Photo used with schools permission)
Photo of the winners
Report a problem with your housing provider not dealing with your complaints - Housing Ombudsman Service
Allotment plots available to rent.
We have a number of plots at our site on Back Lane.
Please contact rfo@greatbedwyn-pc.gov.uk to find out more.
A message from our Chair and Vice Chair - new Cllrs needed.
Wiltshire Connect 110 and 120 bus timetable 1.9.24
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:
· 100 Marlborough-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
· 101 Pewsey-Devizes: Revised timetable and school journeys are amended. NEW 101 TIMETABLE
· 110/120 Marlborough-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 16:15 NEW 110 TIMETABLE·
211 Wilton-Marlborough (Weds
only): Marlborough Tesco is added as a new stop and the return trip will depart
15 minutes later at 12.15pm NEW
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.
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)
Our audit documents for the YE 31.3.24 have been loaded into our Finances page.
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 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 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
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
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