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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· 100 Marlborough-Devizes: Peak journeys are withdrawn due to low use.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.
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 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