Author: Ruth Burrows

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?

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/

University Bursary 2024