Updates on traffic, footways, carparks

Regent Circus consultation to take place next week Proposals to change the layout of Regent Circus will be unveiled to the public next week. Two drop-in sessions have been organised at the Central Library next Friday (16 June) and Saturday (17 June) to explain the plans, which include installing a continuous bus lane that will run… read more

Vacancy for clerk to Greenham Parish Council

There is a vacancy for the role of clerk to Greenham Parish Council: £26,822- £30,153 p.a. (pro-rata) depending on skills and experience Circa 25 hours per week. Flexible working pattern to be agreed. Greenham Parish Council in West Berkshire needs a driven, motivated and high performing individual to take on the role of Clerk to… read more

Learndirect scheme

There is a local programme running for 16-24 yr olds to help them achieve qualifications, with the aim of getting young people into work. The course is available to people within this age range who are not in education, employment or a traineeship. Here is the information provided: Whether you’re looking to improve your skills… read more

Notification Of Wiltshire Neighbourhood Watch AGM

Annual General Meeting Notice is hereby given that the Annual General Meeting of the Wiltshire Neighbourhood Watch Association will be held on Saturday 1st July 2017. 10.00am – 12.00noon in The Bay Window Room at Wiltshire Police Headquarters, London Road, Devizes, Wiltshire. SN10 2DN Please see below an invite for distribution to other members together… read more

Friends of the Railway Path workday, 11th 2017

Friends of the Railway Path workday Our next workday will be on Sunday 11th June, starting at 10:00.  We’ll be working on the stretch south of Ogbourne St Andrew: the map below shows the meeting point near SU 188 717.  This is on the farm track leading to the path from the main road to… read more

Shed alarms

For our residents’ information: these alarms can be purchase from Maplin for £20.00. They are wireless and you place them in your outside building and they are activated if the beam is broken before the alarm is deactivated.They are battery operated.

M4 Junction 16 works update

We’ve received the following update from Swindon Borough Council: A broad range of work is in progress at Junction 16 including the import of clay, utility diversions – including gas and telecommunications – and the earthworks and drainage at the inner south side of the roundabout and Hay Lane. The import of clay has continued… read more

Timetable changes to Swindon bus services including new routes

Thamesdown Buses have evaluated feedback and listened to customer comments and these changes will offer improved connections across Swindon from 14 May 2017. As well as changes to timetables there are two brand new routes to enjoy: Route 5 running between Haydon Wick | Town Centre | Walcot East | Park North Route R1 running from Town Centre… read more