Unitary and Parish Elections 1st May 2025
Beech Tree Solar Farm
An appeal has been made to the Planning Inspectorate in respect of Beech Tree Solar Farm.
The original planning application can be seen here. A copy of the appeal letter may be seen here.
Comments to the Planning Inspectorate should be received by 27 March 2025.
The original planning application can be seen here. A copy of the appeal letter may be seen here.
Comments to the Planning Inspectorate should be received by 27 March 2025.
New House Building in Salisbury
There is much concern regarding the proposals by Wiltshire Council for building hundreds of houses in Salisbury. In particular, new houses in Harnham, on the Netherhamton Road and off the Downton Road will result in traffic from these developments entering Salisbury via the Harnham Gyratory Roundabout and the Exeter Street Roundabout. These are already choked with traffic at peak times, and tailbacks, transit times and air pollution will all increase.
Naturally many local residents object to this increase in housing and associated traffic. Further Government plans to build 1.5 million more houses could further impact on Salisbury. If you want to learn more information, please click on the links below.
Naturally many local residents object to this increase in housing and associated traffic. Further Government plans to build 1.5 million more houses could further impact on Salisbury. If you want to learn more information, please click on the links below.
The Old Chalk Pit site.
Latest Update 25/01/2025
This application is being appealed by the applicant.
Click here to see the appeal letter.
An Application for Permission to Develop has been received from the former applicants by Wiltshire Council for the Chalk Pit Site. There are NO DETAILS of what might be then applied for.
From previous applications and comments from parishioners, it is clear that villagers do not want this site to be developed. The application is inaccurate as only the flat part of the original site was used as a Highways Depot Storage for road chippings, and has now council houses on it. The rear half, the actual chalk pit, reverted to woodland and was sold by Wiltshire Council as woodland. It was subsequently cut down by the applicants and has largely regrown.
Will there ever be an end to this proposal ? ?
Latest Update 25/01/2025
This application is being appealed by the applicant.
Click here to see the appeal letter.
An Application for Permission to Develop has been received from the former applicants by Wiltshire Council for the Chalk Pit Site. There are NO DETAILS of what might be then applied for.
From previous applications and comments from parishioners, it is clear that villagers do not want this site to be developed. The application is inaccurate as only the flat part of the original site was used as a Highways Depot Storage for road chippings, and has now council houses on it. The rear half, the actual chalk pit, reverted to woodland and was sold by Wiltshire Council as woodland. It was subsequently cut down by the applicants and has largely regrown.
Will there ever be an end to this proposal ? ?
Do you know how fast vehicles drive down your road?
Visit the Speed Indicator Device page here to find out.
Read the Wiltshire police report here
Have you suspected a bank scam when someone cold called you?
Did you know that dialling 159 on your phone will connect you safely to your bank’s fraud prevention service? So if you ever receive an unexpected or suspicious call about a financial matter: stop, hang up, call 159.
Banks that currently implement this service include Bank of Scotland, Barclays, Co-operative, First Direct, Halifax, HSBC, Lloyds, Tide (option 1) and Metro, Nationwide, Natwest, Royal Bank of Scotland, Santander, Starling, TSB, Ulster Bank NI (option 2).
Learn more: https://stopscamsuk.org.uk
Did you know that dialling 159 on your phone will connect you safely to your bank’s fraud prevention service? So if you ever receive an unexpected or suspicious call about a financial matter: stop, hang up, call 159.
Banks that currently implement this service include Bank of Scotland, Barclays, Co-operative, First Direct, Halifax, HSBC, Lloyds, Tide (option 1) and Metro, Nationwide, Natwest, Royal Bank of Scotland, Santander, Starling, TSB, Ulster Bank NI (option 2).
Learn more: https://stopscamsuk.org.uk
Are you thinking of having solar panels on the roof of your house?
Wiltshire Council are sponsoring a scheme that could save you money and use accredited installers.
Click here for more information.
Wiltshire Council are sponsoring a scheme that could save you money and use accredited installers.
Click here for more information.
Do you have small rechargeable electricals which are no longer serviceable?
Click here to read about a new service from Wiltshire Council.
MP3 players
Electric toothbrushes
Shavers/trimmers
All vapes and e-cigarettes
Smart watches
Mobile phones
Digital cameras
Charging devices/power banks
Wireless earphones
Click here to read about a new service from Wiltshire Council.
MP3 players
Electric toothbrushes
Shavers/trimmers
All vapes and e-cigarettes
Smart watches
Mobile phones
Digital cameras
Charging devices/power banks
Wireless earphones
Updates on how the plan is progressing
will be found in the minutes of the Parish Council.
Click here for the minutes
Vintage Films
Some old film of the Villages is now on Youtube here
And a film of the Jubilee Celebrations in 2012 here
And of the Secret Valley - the Chalke Valley in 1975 here
Some old film of the Villages is now on Youtube here
And a film of the Jubilee Celebrations in 2012 here
And of the Secret Valley - the Chalke Valley in 1975 here
In need of help?
With transport or other jobs such as care and support with household chores, changing library books, walking your dog, or for just for a chat please contact the Chalke Valley Link
Lonely?
We know that loneliness is a problem for some people. If you know of anyone who might be in that situation, or want to help, please click here
With transport or other jobs such as care and support with household chores, changing library books, walking your dog, or for just for a chat please contact the Chalke Valley Link
Lonely?
We know that loneliness is a problem for some people. If you know of anyone who might be in that situation, or want to help, please click here
Submissions
We are always looking for articles of public interest. If any villagers would care to send articles for publication to us here, we should be most grateful. Any subject of interest is welcome
We are always looking for articles of public interest. If any villagers would care to send articles for publication to us here, we should be most grateful. Any subject of interest is welcome
Platinum Jubilee
Click here to see photos of
The Big Picnic on the Recreation Field
......courtesy of Kieron Yeo
Click here to see a film of the
Diamond Jubilee celebration
Click here to see photos of
The Big Picnic on the Recreation Field
......courtesy of Kieron Yeo
Click here to see a film of the
Diamond Jubilee celebration
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Links to items of general interest will be found on this page together with information useful to all villagers including current information regarding Coronavirus. However much more will be found using the dropdown menu at the top of the page