Broad Hinton & Winterbourne Bassett Parish Council

Will you be going to university in 2026? Wiltshire & Swindon Community Foundation is offering University Bursary grants to help young people from Wiltshire and Swindon with the costs of studying for an undergraduate degree. The bursary is worth £1,900 per year, for each year of the course, and can be used towards everyday essentials such as travel, books, or general living costs. As long as their circumstances stay the same, funding will continue for each academic year of th

Many of us in Broad Hinton, Winterbourne Bassett and Uffcott rely on the Ridgeway View surgery in Wroughton. In recent years, the surgery has had a large increase in patients due to developments in Wroughton and Wichelstowe. Wroughton Councillor Dr. Matthew Smith has started a petition to finally get a new GP surgery in Wichelstowe. "The plans for a new GP surgery at Wichelstowe had been in place since the inception of the development. Residents have been promised a new facil

Flooding can cause serious damage to homes and businesses, disrupt daily life, and create safety risks. Recent flooding events in our parish have highlighted the importance of being prepared and knowing what steps to take immediately after a flood. This guide offers clear, practical advice to help you protect yourself, your property, and your community during and after flooding. A flooded street as dirty water gushes out of a manhole, partially covering a parked car's tires.

Site Address Elm Cross House, Broad Hinton, Swindon, SN4 9PF Proposal Single storey rear extension https://development.wiltshire.gov.uk/pr/s/planning-application/a0iQ300000J9aXZ/pl202600482 For more information on the role of the Parish Council in planning applications see Planning .

Site Address Land adj. Chivers, High Street, Winterbourne Bassett, SN4 9QB Proposal Erection of 2no. 3-bed dwellings (Class 3) and associated works https://development.wiltshire.gov.uk/pr/s/planning-application/a0iQ300000JBVlV/pl202600509 For more information on the role of the Parish Council in planning applications see Planning .

Road closed for Open Reach works - diversion route in place. https://one.network/?tm=GB147095550

Draft minutes are available for the bi-monthly meeting.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a vacancy has occurred in the office of Councillor for Broad Hinton & Winterbourne Bassett Parish Council. The Council will fill this vacancy by co-option. Applications are invited from any person who is eligible to serve as a Parish Councillor. What does a Councillor do? Councillors represent the interests of the whole community and contribute to the legal and financial decision-making of the Council. This is a voluntary role that requires attend

The finger post at the junction of Post Office Lane had been knocked over and on investigation had significant rot. Thanks to Cllr. Ade Rudler and Cllr. Tony Iles for repairing, repainting and installing the post, getting it back to its former glory!!!

Draft Broad Hinton, Winterbourne Bassett and Uffcott Neighbourhood Development Plan Consultation (2025-2038) Regulation 16 Consultation   Wiltshire Council is currently consulting on the proposed draft Broad Hinton, Winterbourne Bassett and Uffcott Neighbourhood Development Plan , which has been formally submitted by Broad Hinton and Winterbourne Bassett Parish Council . The consultation starts on Monday 5 th January 2026 and responses must be received no later than 5pm on M

The next meeting of the Parish Council is being held at 19:30 on Tuesday 6th January 2026 in the small conference room of the Broad Hinton Village Hall.

The latest Friends of the Ridgeway newsletter celebrates the people, projects and stories that keep the Ridgeway and the wider Great Chalk Way in such remarkable condition. This issue shines a spotlight on the huge volunteer effort that maintains ancient monuments, clears vegetation, improves biodiversity and opens up the National Trail for walkers, cyclists, riders and visitors. From Young Farmers’ Clubs and council teams to MoD volunteers and cycling groups, dozens of help

Road closed for Thames Water works - diversion route in place. https://one.network/?GB146505111

Draft minutes are available for the bi-monthly meeting.

The draft minutes from the last monthly meeting are now available.

PARISH OF BROAD HINTON NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that due to the resignation of Jim Gunter, a vacancy has arisen in the Office of Councillor for the Joint Parish Council. If by 11 December 2025 (14 days after the date of this notice) a request for an election to fill said vacancy is made in writing to the Returning Officer at the address below by TEN electors from the parish of Broad Hinton, an election will be held to fill the said vacancy, otherwise the vacancy will be filled

Road closed for road resourcing works. https://one.network/?tmi=GB40403872

The draft minutes from the last monthly meeting are now available.

Road closed for Openreach works. https://one.network/?GB145664896

Wiltshire Police have published the latest quarterly report specifically for our parishes. The report has updates on Crimes and...