Parish Council Meeting, 14th May 2025

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The next meeting of Wingfield Parish Council will be held at 6.45pm at Stowford Manor Farm on Wednesday 14th May.

This will be the Annual Meeting of the Council and the first meeting since last week’s local elections. There were fewer nominations to stand as Wingfield Parish Councillors than the six councillor positions that exist, so all candidates were elected without contest. We welcome back Jenny, Kath, Mark and Gillian.

The Parish Council will now look to co-opt two more residents to the Parish Council so please get in touch if you’re interested in finding out more about the role and being involved in your local community.

Wingfield Parish Councillors work hard, on an unpaid basis, to improve village life for our community. We encourage residents to engage with the Parish Council and to bring forward comments and ideas in a constructive way. Residents can contact the Clerk at: clerk@wingfieldparishcouncil.gov.uk or on 07846 777510.

We also welcome Nigel White who was elected as the new Unitary Councillor for Winsley & Westwood division (which includes Wingfield).

Parish Council Meeting 7th May – Postponed

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Sorry, but we’ve had to postpone the next meeting of Wingfield Parish Council which was due to take place at 7.30pm on Wednesday 7th May, as councillors are unwell and there are not enough councillors to be quorate.

We are looking to reschedule the meeting to next week and will publicise details once these are confirmed.

Film Showing: My Garden of a 1000 Bees – Postponed

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Sorry, but we’ve had to postpone this event.  We aim to hold the screening later in the year and will post details when we have a date confirmed.

Wingfield Parish Council will host a showing of the fascinating documentary, My Garden of 1000 Bees, at 7pm on Friday 6th June in St Mary’s Church.

A Bristol wildlife film maker provides a close up view of these wonderful insects and their lives as he records them in his back garden.

The film is being shown as part of the Wild Waters Festival.

Further details can be found here

Statutory Notices for 1st May Local Elections

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The statutory notices for the local parish, town and unitary council elections taking place on 1st May in this area can be found below.

Central Parish NOE

Central Unitary NOE

Find out more about standing as a parish councillor

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The local elections on 1 May 2025 provide an opportunity for community-minded residents to get involved in making positive changes for the local community.
Wiltshire Association of Local Councils are running an online event from 6-7pm on Wednesday 5 March for residents to find out more about the role of parish councils and how to stand for election. Click on the link for details.
You’ll be able to hear from a variety of people involved with local councils and ask questions about the role.
Any if you have any questions about this or any matter related to the local elections please get in touch with the clerk, at: clerk@wingfieldparishcouncil.gov.uk

Annual Seed Swap, 10.30am, Sunday 2nd March

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Annual Free Seed Swap

The Poplars, Sunday 2nd March, 10.30 – 12.00

This year we are swapping:

Seeds: home collected or left over packets.

Plastic plants pots to be reused by any local gardeners.

Plants or cuttings you may have to spare.

And new this year we are swapping books and jigsaws!

So please have a sort out and see what you can bring.

The Poplars will be open for coffee so please come along for a chat and see what you can find.

The return of Wingfield Hidden Gardens!

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Are you interested in taking part in this year’s Wingfield Hidden Gardens on Sunday 6th July 2025?

Our first Hidden Gardens event in 2023 proved to be hugely enjoyable for both participants and visitors alike. We’re looking forward to holding the event again – but we need volunteers to open their gardens!

If you think you might like to join in and open your garden this summer for others to visit and enjoy, then please get in touch by Friday 7th March. Feel free to get in touch if you’d like more information.

This is not a competition and there is no ‘standard’ of garden required. It is very much an informal community-based event to allow people to share green-fingered ideas, tips, and to gain inspiration from each other’s gardens, as well as being a great way to connect with others in the village.

Thank you!

John Watt

Email: john.watt01@yahoo.com

Mob: 07779 928439

Find out more about the local elections, 1 May 2025

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  • Would you like to become more involved in your community?
  • Are you self motivated?
  • Can you listen to others and take on board different points of view?

On the 1 May 2025 local elections will take place in Wiltshire to appoint parish, town and unitary councillors. 

We need community minded residents to stand for election as Wingfield Parish Councillors!

Wiltshire Council is running a webinar on Tuesday 11th February for anyone considering standing as a councillor.

Details of how to sign up for the webinar, and on the local elections more generally, can be found on Wiltshire Council’s local election webpage  

Speed Limit Assessment Report

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In light of ongoing concerns raised by residents, Wingfield Parish Councillors asked Wiltshire Council to undertake an independent speed limit assessment review. This review considered the speed limit and the speed of drivers on the B3109 running through Wingfield. The B3109 through Bradford Leigh and South Wraxall was also reviewed, with costs for the survey split between the parish councils involved.

The full  report is available here:

B3109 Bradford-on-Avon Speed Limit Report Final

The survey considered the following factors which are central to making decisions on local speed limits:

  • History of collisions;
  • Road geometry and engineering;
  • Road function;
  • Composition of road users;
  • Existing traffic speeds; and
  • Road environment.

The survey concluded that the current 40mph speed limit on the B3109 through Wingfield was appropriate.

Councillors will continue to investigate measures to ensure that drivers adhere to the current speed limit and to improve road safety. We welcome input from residents on these matters.