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.

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

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

Wiltshire Age UK are running a social club for older people every Monday from 2-4pm. It's at Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Church Hall,...

Urgent road repair works on the A4361 between Broad Hinton and Winterbourne Bassett. No 49 bus services to Broad Hinton, Winterbourne...

The Parish Council is pleased to announce the installation of a new Speed Indication Device (SID) on Yew Tree Lane. The SID will operate...

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

The annual traffic restrictions are in force from 17th to 23rd June around Avebury. The Temporary Traffic Regulation Order (TTRO) for...

We are thrilled to announce the launch of the Community Speed Watch Scheme right here in Broad Hinton! For those who may not be familiar,...

Draft minutes from the Annual Parish Meeting held on 13th May 2025. Chairman's annual report The Chairman’s annual summary of events...

The Annual Meeting of the Broad Hinton and Winterbourne Bassett Parishes will take place at 7pm on Tuesday 13th May 2025 in the small...

You may have heard of the Wiltshire Connect on-demand, accessible, bus service that has been successfully operating around the...

Thames Water are carrying out works to install a new service connection on the A4361 at Avebury. The closure will be required between the...

Broad Hinton Please meet at The Crown at 09:30. Tea/Coffee & Bacon Rolls afterwards at The Crown. Please bring gloves, all other...

The new 49 service through the village started today so thought I'd try it out. Got on the 10:02 to Devizes from the High St / Pitchens...

Good news this month as we finally have a date for the new 49 service that runs through Broad Hinton via Summers Lane, High Street and...

Do you want to help make your community a better place to live and work? Do you have experience that could benefit your community? Do you...