Broad Hinton & Winterbourne Bassett Parish Council

Wiltshire Council are carrying out carriageway patching and other associated works from 09:00 - 16:00. Bobcat Patching works - Pothole cluster sites bobcat patching - Site one 4mx1.2mx60, site two 10mx2.5mx60, site three 9mx2.5mx60, site four 10mx1.5mx60, site five 15mx2.5mx60, site six 18mx1.5mx60 The closure and diversion route will be clearly indicated by traffic signs. Access will be maintained for residents and businesses where possible, although delays are likely due to

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

Wiltshire Council are carrying out urgent carriageway patching and other associated works from 09:00 - 16:00. The closure and diversion route will be clearly indicated by traffic signs. Access will be maintained for residents and businesses where possible, although delays are likely due to the nature of the works. More details below... https://one.network/?tm=GB150474152

After over 8 years of working with Wiltshire Council on safety improvements on the A4361, the stretch from the Salthrop / Uffcot junction to The Weir is now 50mph. Although this won't stop all drivers from speeding, it will warn some of the dangers of this stretch of road. Lowering the speed limit will also make it easier to enforce the safer speed. This was covered by BBC Wiltshire today, including an interview with our clerk, Peter Barry. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/

Draft minutes are available for the bi-monthly meeting.

Draft minutes are available for the bi-monthly meeting.

Each year the smaller authority’s Annual Governance and Accountability Return (AGAR) needs to be reviewed by an external auditor appointed by Smaller Authorities’ Audit Appointments Ltd. The AGAR has been fully audited and is published with this notice. Any person interested has the right to inspect and make copies of the accounting records for the financial year to which the audit relates and all books, deeds, contracts, bills, vouchers, receipts and other documents relating

The Annual Parish Meeting is next Tuesday 19th May at 7pm at the Village Hall. The Annual Parish Meeting is your opportunity to come together as a community - meet local groups, find out what’s happening in the parish, and discuss issues and ideas that matter to you. Community groups that will be there include; Broad Hinton Church Building Trust Broad Hinton Community Speed Watch Broad Hinton Farmer’s Market association Broad Hinton Primary School and Friends Broad Hinton Vil

The next meeting of the Parish Council is being held at 19:30 on Monday 11th May 2026 in the small conference room of the Broad Hinton Village Hall.

TWO-WEEK CONSULTATION ON COMPLIANCE WITH THE REVISED BASIC CONDITIONS DUE TO NEW PLANNING RULES. During the examination, the examiner has identified that new planning legislation came into force on 25th March 2026, which affects the legal requirements (including the basic conditions) that neighbourhood development plans must meet. The examiner has therefore asked Wiltshire Council to carry out a short, targeted consultation so that comments can be made on whether the neigh

Site Address Bowmans Paddock, Winterbourne Bassett, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN4 9QA Proposal Creation of new access to Bowmans Paddock from High Street, Winterbourne Bassett Amendment to previously submitted application https://development.wiltshire.gov.uk/pr/s/planning-application/a0iQ300000JW9A5 For more information on the role of the Parish Council in planning applications see Planning.

Site Address Stones Farm, Uffcott, Swindon, SN4 9NB Proposal Prior notification: Excavation/waste material Concrete yard renewal and associated works. All phases of work are included in this application as described in the planning statement included with this application. https://development.wiltshire.gov.uk/pr/s/planning-application/a0iQ300000KtP77 For more information on the role of the Parish Council in planning applications see Planning .

You're invited to our Annual Parish Meeting! Join us on Tuesday 19th May 2026 at 7:00pm at Broad Hinton Village Hall for an evening all about our community. This is your chance to: Meet local groups and organisations Hear about plans, projects & what's happening in the parish Have your say on issues that matter to you Groups attending include Broad Hinton Church Trust, Community Speed Watch, White Horse Cricket Club, Broad Hinton Farmer's Market, Phil's Shed, Winterbourne Ba

There are new timetables for the 49 starting today. The 49 now runs to Swindon train station. Full timetables including live maps can be found here - https://www.bhwbparishcouncil.org.uk/buses We've also put new timetables on the bus stops that run through Broad Hinton.

Thames Water are working on urgent repairs and maintenance (again). The closure and diversion route will be clearly indicated by traffic signs. Access will be maintained for residents and businesses where possible, although delays are likely due to the nature of the works. https://one.network/?tm=GB149369539

An update from the Wiltshire Council Senior Engineer. "As consultant representative for Wiltshire Council, I write to inform you of surface dressing and associated works programmed on C120 - C121 to UC East of Lambourne Ground. The site extents plans can be viewed on the attached drawing. These works involve application of surface dressing, associated treatments and reinstatement of road markings where required. The works will commence on Wednesday 1 st April 2026

The annual litter pick brought together over 50 residents from Broad Hinton, Winterbourne Bassett and Uffcott. The most successful yet!!! Armed with litter pickers, bags, gloves, volunteers spread out across the villages and nearby lanes to clear away litter, report fly-tipping on MyWilts , and improve the local environment. The turnout was so enthusiastic that we ran short of equipment. Thanks to Erin and Ion at The Crown, Mihai and team at The Winterbourne, and Carolyn Fer

"We are delighted to welcome David Conroy as a new Councillor for Broad Hinton. David is a long standing Broad Hinton resident and is passionate about community. He has already joined his first meeting with us and we are looking forward to working with him." Cllr. Adrian Smith, Chairman

Site Address MARLBOROUGH HOUSE, BROAD HINTON, SWINDON, SN4 9PA Proposal Dismantle the Conifer group (G1) located behind the summer house https://development.wiltshire.gov.uk/pr/s/planning-application/a0iQ300000K0kTxIAJ/pl202601521 For more information on the role of the Parish Council in planning applications see Planning .

The burst pipes that impacted us today have been fixed by Thames Water. Latest update at 21:00 04/03/26 https://www.thameswater.co.uk/network-latest/2026/mar/sn4-04032026 "Water supply is now being restored to the area and should begin returning to affected properties shortly. You may notice lower pressure as the system recharges and pressure continues to build." However, the official road closure notice has Yew Tree Lane closed until Friday 6th March at 09:00 - hopefully the