Parish Council

£24K Arts Project

Following the public presentation* on 9 October 2019 it was agreed to spend the £24,000 Arts Development funds on the Sutton Benger Arts Festival (BARTS).  It will include Arts, Music, Drama and Dance events that will provide a day’s entertainment in the summer, which would seed support for other ongoing clubs and projects.  Please contact the Clerk if you would like more information or to volunteer to help!

*See the presentation here.

St Modwen Park Development – Commencement of Work

St. Modwen intend to commence works on site under the scope of the Groundworks Planning Permission (LPA ref. 18/03007/FUL) on Monday 7th October 2019.  This will include the construction of the temporary access granted as part of that permission, before undertaking the groundworks.

Information note explaining the scope of the Groundworks Planning Permission.

Winvic Project Manager, Malcolm Flute, will handle day to day issues and should be your first point of contact if you need to speak with a member of the team at the site.   He can be contacted by Email – Malcolm Flute or T: 07564 727324.

Your Local Area Priorities 2019/20

I’m getting in touch to ask you to complete a very short survey which has been developed as part of a review of local priorities and to inform the next round of “Our Community Matters” events planned to take place in the Spring of 2020:

Your Local Area Priorities 2019/20

The needs of our local community are at the heart of what we do.

We want to make it easy for everyone in Wiltshire to participate and engage in their community and influence decisions that will affect their local areas. Please help us to get a positive response so we can be sure we understand your views and those of your friends, families, clients and colleagues. Follow this link and complete the short survey.

https://surveys.wiltshire.gov.uk/snapwebhost/s.asp?k=156838465703

The results from this survey will be used to help inform local priorities for the next 3 years through the Joint Strategic Needs Assessment and the Wiltshire Area Boards.

The Survey ends on 13th October.

Kind regards,

Ollie Phipps

Community Engagement Manager

Benger Blaze 2019 – Volunteers Needed!

Benger Blaze Saturday 9 November 2019

Can you Help?

The Benger Blaze is the main fund raiser for the Village Hall Charity and relies on volunteers to keep the event going.  In particular we need volunteers for:

Friday 8 November 10:00 for turf cutting and fence erection and at 14:30 for bonfire building.

Saturday 9 November 10:00 for Marquee erection, signage and general preparation. At 16:30 we need a number of volunteers for BBQ, Bar and Stewarding (ending at 19:30)

Sunday 10 November: 10:00 for general clearance and turf relaying. Hopefully complete by 13:00. Dog walkers can pick-up debris beforehand if there bring a bag.

Refreshments will be available for volunteers together with an safety equipment.

If you would like to get involved please contact John Carlyon (Chair) or 07985413003 or 01249 720597 or simply turn-up and introduce yourself!

Speed Limit Restriction – 40mph on B4122 (Part)

Wiltshire Council
Section 14(1) of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984

Temporary Introduction of 40mph Speed Limit

B4122 (Part), Sutton Benger

From: 3 June 2019 for 18 Months

Notice (TTRO 5918) is hereby given that the Wiltshire Council has made an Order to temporarily introduce a 40mph speed restriction on the following length of road:

B4122 (Part), Kington Langley and Sutton Benger; from its junction with A429 M4 Roundabout Junction 17 for a distance of approximately 770 metres in an easterly direction.

 To enable: Winvic Construction Ltd to carry out S278 roadworks and for safe site access.

 The speed limit restriction will be clearly indicated by traffic signs.

 This Order will come into operation on 03 June 2019 and will be required for 18 months. It is anticipated that the works will take the stated duration to complete depending upon weather conditions. The Order will have a maximum duration of 18 months.

For further information please contact Richard Bank (Winvic Construction Ltd) on 07864 911497.

Sustainable Transport Group, County Hall, Bythesea Road, Trowbridge BA14 8JN

Road Closure Notice – B4122(Part) 25 Feb to 6 May 2019

Wiltshire Council – Section 14(1) of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984

Temporary Closure of: B4122 (Part),Sutton Benger

25 February 2019 – 6 May 2019

Notice (TTRO 5734) is hereby given that the Wiltshire Council has made an Order to close temporarily to all traffic: B4122 (Part), Sutton Benger; from footpath 13 for a distance of approximately 150 metres in a northerly direction.

To enable: Ringway to carry out reconstruction of the bridge.

Alternative route: via B4122 (unaffected length) – B4158 – A350 and vice versa.

The closure and diversion route will be clearly indicated by traffic signs – SEE MAP

This Order will come into operation on 25 February 2019 and the closure will be required until 6 May 2019. It is anticipated that the works will take the stated duration to complete depending upon weather conditions. Access will be maintained for residents and businesses where possible, although delays are likely due to the nature of the works. The Order will have a maximum duration of 18 months.

For further information please contact Julian Haines (Wiltshire Council) on 01225713382.

Sustainable Transport Group, County Hall, Bythesea Road, Trowbridge BA14 8JN

Road Closure Notice A350-J17 M4 15th Jan – 8th Feb 2018

Wiltshire Council
Section 14(1) of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984

Temporary Closure of:

A350 (Part), A429 (Part) and M4 Roundabout, Junction 17, Kington Langley and Stanton St. Quintin

Phase One: 15 January, 22 January until 25 January & 30 January until 2 February 2018.
Week nights between the hours of 20.00 and 06.00

Phase Two: 16 January 2018 until 22 January 2018, 25 January until 30 January & 5 February until 8 February 2018.
Week nights between the hours of 20.00 and 06.00

Notice (TTRO 5100) is hereby given that the Wiltshire Council has made an Order to close temporarily to all traffic:

Phase One – Northbound:

a) A350 (Part), Kington Langley; from its junction with Plough Crossroads to its junction with M4 Junction 17.

b) M4 Roundabout Junction 17, Kington Langley / Stanton St. Quintin; from its junction with A350 to its junction with A429.

c) A429 (Part), Stanton St. Quintin; from its junction with M4 Junction 17 to its junction with C72 Bouverie Park East.

Phase Two – Southbound:

d) M4 Roundabout Junction 17, Kington Langley / Stanton St. Quintin; from its junction with A429 to its junction with A350.

e) A429 (Part), Stanton St. Quintin; from its junction with C72 Bouverie Park East to its junction with M4 Junction 17.

To enable: Wilts Council to undertake works for A350/M4 highways improvement.

Alternative routes:

Phase One:
M4 westbound traffic: A350 (unaffected length) – A420 – A46 – M4 Jct 18.
M4 eastbound traffic: A350 (unaffected length) – A420 – A4 – A3102 – M4 Junction 16. A429 / non-motorway traffic: A350 (unaffected length) – A420 – A4 – A3102 – B4042 – A429 (unaffected length).

Phase Two:
M4 westbound traffic: A429 (unaffected length) – B4042 – A3102 – M4.
M4 eastbound: A429 (unaffected length) – B4042 – A3102 – A4 – A420 – A46 – M4 Jct 18. Southbound / non-motorway traffic: B4042 – A3102 – A4 – A420 – A350 (unaffected length).

The closures and diversion routes will be clearly indicated by traffic signs.

For further information please contact Jack Francis (Wiltshire Council) on 07826 943272. Sustainable Transport Group, County Hall, Bythesea Road, Trowbridge BA14 8JN.

The Parish Council is deeply saddened to announce the death of Councillor Norman Davis

It is with deep sadness that we announce the death of Councillor Norman Davis, on Thursday 4 January 2018.

Councillor Davis served on the Council since 2006 and fulfilled the roles of Lead Councillor for Planning and Rights of Way.  He was instrumental in successfully campaigning for dropped kerbs in the village to improve access for disability scooter and pushchair users. His most recent nomination was as the Council’s representative on the Church Piece Charity.

He made a valuable contribution to the life of his community and the Parish Council.  He was a true, honest gentleman and an inspiration to us all.

Councillor Davis will be sorely missed, and our thoughts and sincere condolences go to his wife Carol and family.