Minutes from the September Parish Council Meeting
The draft minutes of the last Parish Council meeting are available from the Meetings – Agendas & Minutes page on the website.
Give your views on a proposed solar farm in Wingfield
Wingfield Parish Council invites residents to express their views about a proposed solar farm at the Parish Council meeting at 7.30pm on Tuesday 15th September at The Mead School.
Wingfield Parish Council has been informed by Greenvolt Power of their intention to apply for planning permission for a solar farm in Wingfield.
Information is available on the Greenvolt website at:
https://power.greenvolt.com/uk-trowbridgesolar/
Greenvolt held a public consultation at Southwick Village Hall on 19th August. They will not be attending this Parish Council meeting.
A planning application has not yet been submitted; Greenvolt state that they intend to submit an application in November.
The Parish Council will consider Greenvolt’s planning application once it is submitted, at which point residents will also have the opportunity to comment on the application. Wiltshire Council will make the final decision on any planning application.
The Parish Council will let residents know of any updates.
Proposed Solar Farm Consultation – Weds 19th August
The Parish Council has received the following information from Greenvolt’s Project Manager:
I am reaching out regarding a planning application that Greenvolt Power UK intend to submit to the Wiltshire Council this year. The application is for a solar farm in Trowbridge. A letter drop to residents in areas potentially impacted by the proposal took place in the previous week.
We shall be holding a public consultation event on Wednesday 19th August, 3-7pm at the Southwick Village Hall to discuss and outline the details of this proposal. I encourage you to attend the event to learn more about our proposals and to receive updates on the project moving forward.
In the meantime, we would be more than happy to answer any questions you may have. We also have a dedicated project website which will be updated as the proposals are developed: https://power.greenvolt.com/
Parish Council Meeting, 7.30pm, Weds 22nd July
Wingfield’s next Parish Council Meeting will take place on Wednesday 22nd July at 7.30pm at Stowford Manor Farm.
The agenda is available from the meetings page.
Wingfield Nature Trail this weekend!
The weather is looking perfect for this weekend’s free Nature Trail in Wingfield!
The trail includes activities, facts and fun questions to keep everyone entertained.
Take the self-guided trail at your own pace anytime between 10.00am and 4.00pm this Saturday or Sunday, the 20th & 21st June.
This activity is part of the Wild Waters Festival see here for further details. of this and other events.
Enjoy!
Parish Council Meeting, 7.30pm, Weds 17th June
Wingfield’s next Parish Council Meeting will take place on Wednesday 17th June at 7.30pm at Stowford Manor Farm.
The agenda is available from the meetings page.
Free Bike Marking at Mobile Police Stations
The mobile police station will be out across the neighbourhood policing area this week.
It’s a great opportunity to raise concerns, get advice or just say hello .
Bike Marking will be available at EVERY location.
A quick and effective way to protect your bicycle and register it on the national BikeRegister database
Don’t miss out!
Wednesday 27 May
- Paxcroft Way (outside Harris, Hill & Gibbons Vets) – 11:00am–12:00pm (PC Tipple & PC Greenland)
- Hilperton Village Hall – 1:00pm–2:00pm (PCSO Brain & PCSO Dybowska)
- Trowbridge Train Station – 2:30pm–3:30pm (PC Gilmour & PC Tilley)
- Asda Car Park, The Shires, Trowbridge – 7:00pm–8:00pm (PC Gilmour & PC Coombs)
Thursday 28 May
- Fore Street, Trowbridge – 1:30pm–2:30pm (PCSO Brain & PCSO Dentry)
- Forest Community Centre, Melksham – 5:00pm–6:00pm (PC Coombs & PC Dentry)
Friday 29 May
- Holt Village Hall – 10:00am–11:00am (PC Dentry & PCSO Walters)
- Tesco, County Way – 2:30pm–3:30pm (PC Dentry & PCSO Dentry)
- Town Hall, Melksham High Street – 7:00pm–9:00pm (PCSO Griffin & PCSO Freeman-Hole)
Saturday 30 May
- Southwick Country Park – 9:00am–10:00am (PCSO Dybowska & PCSO Piper)
- King George V Park, Melksham – 4:00pm–5:00pm (PCSO Griffin & PCSO Freeman-Hole)
- Sainsbury’s, Trowbridge – 7:00pm–8:00pm (PCSO Wallace, PCSO Griffin & PCSO Freeman-Hole)
Sunday 31 May
- Bradford-on-Avon Train Station – 10:00am–11:00am (PCSO Dybowska & PCSO Piper)
- Trowbridge Park (Tour De Trowbridge ) – 12:30pm–2:00pm (PCSO Wallace, PC Tipple & PC Greenland)
Wessex Water Drop In Dates
Do you have a query about your water bill, how to save water and prevent blockages, or your water and sewerage services?
Wessex Water will be holding a drop-in session in Public Library County Hall, Bythesea Rd, Trowbridge, BA14 8BS on Wednesday 22nd July, Wednesday 16th September & Wednesday 11th November at 10-12noon & 1-2pm to answer all your water related questions.
To find out more, visit: https://www.wessexwater.co.uk/community-drop-ins
Wingfield’s Annual Parish Meeting – this Wednesday!
Residents are warmly invited to Wingfield’s Annual Parish Meeting this Wednesday 20th May at 7.00pm, Stowford Manor (café area).
Join us for a relaxed and friendly evening with your parish councillors. Enjoy a glass of something and a few nibbles while catching up with neighbours and hearing what’s happening in our community.
We’ll have some lovely highlights to share:
– George and David will give us a glimpse of the upcoming fête, with its wonderful stalls and events.
– Richard Mann will be offering a preview of the exciting plans for Wild Waters 2026.
– Unitary Councillor Nigel White will be there to hear about local matters and answer questions.
It promises to be an enjoyable and informative evening—we’d really love to see you there.
Parish Council Meeting, 7.30pm, Weds 6th May
Wingfield’s next Parish Council Meeting will take place on Wednesday 6th May at 7.30pm at Stowford Manor Farm.
(Please note this is a change to the previously advertised date of 29th April).
The agenda is available from the meetings page.