Community
WILTSHIRE POLICE – NEIGHBOURHOOD POLICING SURVEY
Wiltshire Police are interested in your views – please see the details below for the survey and other information on Neighbourhood Policing.
Kilmington comes under the Warminster, Westbury, Tisbury and Mere area and Joe Sadowski is our newly appointed Police Sergeant.
ROAD CLOSURE C55 (PART) 28 OCTOBER TO 1 NOVEMBER 2024
In order for Wiltshire Council to carry out footway and associated works on the C55 from the Junction of Butts Lane to the Junction of Cote Lane, the road will be closed between the hour of 7.30 and 18.00 for 5 weekdays (28 October to 1 November).
Access will be maintained for residents and businesses where possible although delays are likely due to the nature of the works.
Please see attached notice and plan.
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WILTSHIRE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION – GRANTS AVAILABLE TO YOUNG PEOPLE IN WILTSHIRE
Wiltshire Community Foundation is an independent charity that offers education grants to young people in Wiltshire and Swindon. They are now accepting applications for their Vocational Grants which supports young people moving onto studying a vocational course, qualification or apprenticeship.
Gypsies & Travellers Development Plan
Wiltshire Council has published the draft Gypsies and Travellers Development Plan Document which sets out the vision and framework to allocate land for Gypsy and Traveller communities in Wiltshire. Comments are invited during the consultation period which runs to 5pm on Friday 4th October.
The Gypsies and Travellers DPD and supporting evidence documents are available to view and download at https://www.wiltshire.gov.uk/planning-gypsy-travellers and people can also download a representation form and a simplified guidance note from this page.
CAR STOLEN IN KILMINGTON
CAR STOLEN FROM A DRIVE IN KILMINGTON
THE PARISH COUNCIL HAS BEEN INFORMED THAT A RESIDENT HAS RECENTLY HAD A CAR STOLEN FROM THE DRIVE OF THEIR HOME AND FOUND ABANDONED ON A ROAD NEAR FROME. THE CAR WAS LOCKED AND BEHIND A CLOSED GATE WITH THE THEFT OCCURING DURING DAYLIGHT HOURS.
PLEASE BE VIGILANT AND REPORT ANY SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY TO THE POLICE ON LINE OR IF AN EMERGENCY DIAL 999.
Report anonymously to Crimestoppers
Onlinehttp://crimestoppers-uk.org/
By phone0800 555 111
Ruth Burrows, Parish Clerk
7 August 2024
PROTECTING YOUR HOMES WHEN GOING AWAY ON HOLIDAY
Please find attached a leaflet in connection with information to help you protect your homes when you are going a way on holiday.
Support to use your Mobile ‘phone – a Techie Tea Party
The South West Area Board of Wiltshire Council are providing help to support older or vulnerable adults in Kilmington through one to one 45 minute sessions at the Nadder Centre, Tisbury on
Wednesday 15 May from 1pm – 4pm – please see the flyer attached.
Places need to be pre-booked by telephoning 01722 434437
Police and Crime Commissioner Election
On Thursday the 2nd of May 2024 there will be an election for the Police and Crime Commissioner for the Wiltshire police authority area, The police authority area includes Wiltshire Council and Swindon Borough Council.
If you are not registered to vote you can register online at GOV.UK Register to vote(opens new window).
You do not need to register again if you have already done so. If you recently moved house or changed your name you should complete a new application.
Deadline for registering to vote – 16th April, Midnight
Deadline for postal vote – 17th April, 5pm
Deadline for proxy vote – 24th April, 5pm
Deadline to apply for voter authority certificate (if you have no photo ID) – 24th April, Midnight
Polling Day is the 2nd May form 7am until 10pm
Your Polling Station is The Home Guard Club, Kilmington Common.
If you would like more information please click here
28 March 2024
Ruth Burrows, Parish Clerk
parishclerk@kilmintonwiltshire.org
Worried about the cost of going to University? – BURSARY GRANTS AVAILABLE
Worried about the cost of going to University?
Wiltshire Community Foundation offers grants to young people in Wiltshire and Swindon who need support with the costs of studying an undergraduate degree at university. The One Degree More bursary is £1,600 for each year of the course to help with general living expenses, course costs, books and equipment. We are now open for applications for those stating university this year.
Who is eligible to apply – young people can apply for a university bursary if they:
- are under 24 years old
- have lived in Wiltshire or Swindon for at least 2 years
- parents or guardians receive 2 means-tested benefits (2 elements of Universal Credit)
- eligible for funding through Student Finance England
- studying for first undergraduate degree at a UK university or college
Or
- are a young person in the care of Wiltshire or Swindon Borough Council (LAC)
Applications close on 5 April 2024. Apply today by visiting: www.wiltshirecf.org.uk/grants-and-support/individuals/university-bursary-one-degree-more/