Wiltshire Council is consulting on its draft Climate Strategy from 1 September for six weeks, as it aims to meet its pledge to be carbon neutral by 2030.

The consultation is your chance to help shape the future of Wiltshire in its journey to becoming carbon neutral county and more resilient to climate impacts. The council will be asking for your views on how you think residents, communities and businesses in the county can all play their part to achieve this.

There will be a chance to attend engagement events to ask questions and share your views during the six weeks of the consultation period, along with an online survey, so please do get involved and help to spread the word. The full consultation documents and information will be available at www.wiltshire.gov.uk/green-economy from 1 September.

We all have a responsibility to do what we can to tackle this global problem, and your support on a local level will be vital, so please do get involved!

Temporary Closure B4069 (part), Sutton Benger

From: 14 June to 25 June 2021

Notice (TTRO 7310) is hereby given that the Wiltshire Council has made an Order to close temporarily to all traffic: B4069 (Part), Sutton Benger; from its property Frampton Farm for a distance of approximately 150 metres in an easterly direction.

To enable: Wessex Water to carry out installation of new sewer main and associated apparatus.

Alternative route: via B4069 (unaffected length) – A420 – A4 – A3102 – B4069 (unaffected length) and vice versa.

The closure and diversion route will be clearly indicated by traffic signs. Closure Notice B4069 (part) PLAN 14-Jun-2021.

This Order which previously came into operation on 10 May 2021 2021 will now recommence on 14 June 2021 and the closure will be required until 25 June 2021. 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 Stephanie Clark on the behalf of Wessex Water on 0345 600 4600.

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

Despite best endeavours to keep this open, Wessex Water have made a decision to close SBEN18 for 1 month from 24 May 2021 to enable works to be completed in this area.

Unfortunately there was insufficient space to keep the footpath open around their works as they have a large excavation for a manhole in the vicinity of the footpath, which has been placed as close to the hedgeline as possible to avoid permanent disruption to the farmer. The conditions there at the moment are quite boggy due to the recent rainfall and they do not feel that it is a safe place for the public to walk.

Wessex Water have apologised for this inconvenience and are planning to re-open for 28^th June, but we will let you know if there any changes to this date.

Joo Foo, Project Manager, Wessex Water – wessexwater.co.uk
Mobile: 07825 657 860

Further to the details posted on 22-Feb-2021 please see the updated Map of closures and diversions from 6 May 2021

Coming soon to your village – due to be completed April 2021.

Shared Ownership Homes for local people at Snowdrop Mews, Arms Gardens, Sutton Benger.

Price    £265,000 Open Market Value

Brand new homes on this exclusive development in the beautiful village of Sutton Benger.

• Two Bedrooms
• Private Garden
• Smart Modern Kitchen
• Smart Bathroom with Shower over Bath
• French Doors to Garden
• Includes Oven, Hob and Extractor
• Fully Carpeted

For further information or to arrange a viewing please contact White Horse Housing Association.     Tel 01380 850916

Email:             Info@whitehorsehousing.co.uk

Website:         www.whitehorsehousing.co.uk

Sutton Benger History Trail needs you!

Notice (TTRO 7065) is hereby given that the Wiltshire Council has made an Order to close temporarily to all users:

Footpath 8 (Part), Sutton Benger; from its junction with Footpath 34, Sutton Benger to its junction with Barrington Court;

Footpath 9, Sutton Benger; from its junction with Footpath 34, Sutton Benger to its junction with B4122;

Footpath 12, Sutton Benger; from its junction with Seagry Hill to its junction with Seagry Road;

Footpath 18, Sutton Benger; from its junction with Seagry Road to its junction with B4069.

To enable: Wessex Water to carry out construction of new sewer.

Alternative route: via an alternative route using Public Highway.  See plan showing footpath closures.

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

This Order will come into operation on 01 April 2021 and the closure will be required for 06 months. 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 06 months.

For further information regarding this closure or for details of the diversion route please contact Darran Shaw 01443 449200 or the Senior Rights of Way Warden, Stephen Leonard on 07771 721255.

Are You a Local Person in Need of an Affordable Home in Sutton Benger?

White Horse Housing Association will have 6 houses completing in March this year on the site under construction at Arms Farm. The mix of homes is 1 x 4 bed rented, 3  x 2 bed rented and 2 x 2 bed for shared ownership sale.

The rented homes will be let through Wiltshire Council’s Homes 4 Wiltshire choice-based lettings service. The priority for the homes will go to those households with a local connection to Sutton Benger or surrounding parishes.  Housing need and how long you have been waiting on the Homes 4 Wiltshire register will also be taken in to account. Register now with Homes 4 Wiltshire at  www.homes4wiltshire.co.uk.

The shared ownership homes will be sold to those who have registered with www.helptobuyagent3.org.uk

Local connection, affordability and housing need will be taken in to account.

Please contact White Horse Housing Association on 01380 850916 and staff will be happy to guide you through the H4W and shared ownership application process if required and will also record your interest for these homes.