New benches in Trowbridge, funded by £16.3M, raise safety concerns. Residents find them hazardous, lacking armrests and posing risks. Trowbridge Benches Spark Safety Fears Among Residents and Shop Owners New benches got installed in Trowbridge. They are financed by a £16.3 million fund. People have mixed feelings about the new seating. One local shop owner,…
A346 closure in Marlborough causes HGV detour issues, impacting residents and traffic flow. Road reopens Feb 21. A346 Marlborough Road Closure Leads to HGV Traffic Congestion Hey, so Barn Street in Marlborough closed. It’s the A346 road, and it shut down on Saturday, February 15. The road will reopen on Friday, February 21. BT Openreach…
Antrobus House applies to convert storage into a bar for the Edmund Hall, including an outside terrace. Antrobus House in Amesbury Seeks Permission for New Event Bar Antrobus House sits on Salisbury Road. The Lady Antrobus Trust owns it, running it as a village hall and venue. People use it for events and functions. The…
Renovation plans adjust to enhance space. Studios relocate, walls come down, and ceiling fixes occur. Trowbridge Town Hall Renovation Project Gets Key Layout Modifications Work started on the old building back in July 2023. A grant is funding this project, which Wiltshire Council received as part of a larger £16.3 million fund. The council has…
Road shuts for BT Openreach work and council upgrades. Expect delays. Plan is timed for half-term to reduce disruption. A346 Marlborough Road Closure Planned Over Traffic Concerns Barn Street in Marlborough closes soon. The A346 shuts from February 15. It reopens on February 21. The closure spans Herd Street to A4 New Road. BT Openreach…
Wiltshire Council may offer free kids’ swims during breaks. Hubbard suggests boosting Reablement too. Vote set for February. Wiltshire Budget May Include Free Swims for Kids During School Breaks Hey, listen to this local news. Wiltshire Council could offer free swims. Kids could swim free during school breaks. This would apply at council-run facilities. Cllr…
Plans for 20 more houses near Spitfire Road after previous rejections. Robert Hitchins appeals. Calne Housing Expansion Proposed at Contentious Spitfire Road Site They looked into building ninety houses in Calne. The new houses were planned east of Spitfire Road. This happened on January 21st. The planning group hasn’t decided yet. Robert Hitchins Ltd. appealed…
Wiltshire Council waives leisure centre fees until February 23rd to boost mental and physical health across all centres. Wiltshire Council Offers No Joining Fee at Leisure Centres Wiltshire Council waived leisure centre joining fees. This offer ends on February 23rd. All twenty council leisure centres participate. The aim is to boost your mental and physical…
Councillor Chris Taylor advises Salisbury residents on the upcoming referendum, highlighting key aspects of the local building plan. Salisbury Referendum Advice From Councillor Chris Taylor to Residents They’re asking if the council should use Salisbury’s plan. The plan would help decide local building applications. Vote yes or no. A city councillor felt uninformed initially. This…
MECA Swindon’s involvement is seen as beneficial for Salisbury City Hall, boosting local acts and nightlife. Swindon Venue Deal Boosts Salisbury City Hall Reopening Hopes Jeremy Nettle leads the Friends of the City Hall group. The group formed about eighteen months ago. Some people felt impatient about the City Hall’s reopening. Wiltshire Council followed a…