Conservative Councillors propose motion on Winter Fuel Payment Cuts at Upcoming Full Council Meeting Monday, 23 September, 2024 At the upcoming full council meeting, Councillor Nic Puntis will propose a motion addressing the critical impact of the Labour Government's recent decision to cut universal Winter Fuel Payments. The motion, which will be seconded by Councillor Robert Giles, will highlight the importance of these payments in supporting elderly residents in Chippenham and across the UK during the winter months... Local News
Official Opening of Royal Wootton Bassett’s Auction House. 15th January 2024 Many Congratulations to Jon White, Cllr Steve Bucknell and the team at RWB Auction House for the official opening of the Auction House today. It was a pleasure... Local News
Residents affected by recent flooding - grant funding available 13th January 2024 Following the recent flooding caused by Storm Henk, if you've been significantly impacted, you can apply for Government grant funding. There are several... Local News
Update: Details of Royal Wootton Bassett's Banking Hub 13th January 2024 Royal Wootton Bassett is lucky enough to have under construction its very own permanent banking hub, thanks to the work of local councillors and campaigners... Local News
Calne Mobile Lloyds Bank Branch Closure 6th January 2024 It is saddening to hear the end of the mobile bank branch service offered by Lloyds Bank on 31st May 2024. This is apart of a national suspension of the service... Local NewsOpinions
Storm Henk Update 5th January 2024 Following the heavy rain yesterday and overnight, there are numerous flooding issues in Wiltshire this morning. There are several Environment Agency flood... Local News
My Christmas Message to our Armed Forces & Key Worker Community 25th December 2023 I would personally like to send all those members of our armed forces serving overseas, and closer to home, a very merry Christmas. Thank you for all you do and... Local NewsNewsletters
My Christmas Message 20th December 2023 Dear Resident, Well, what an eventful year 2023 has been, not least because we have had the same Prime Minister throughout! I began my journey to becoming the... Newsletters
Important Information for those whose homes were flooded recently 20th December 2023 Defra’s Property Flood Resilience (PFR) Repair Grant Scheme – Storm Babet 2023 Following further guidance from Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs... Local News
Royal Wootton Bassett Banking Hub 15th December 2023 I am very pleased to hear of the new Royal Wootton Bassett Banking Hub temporarily located in the library. The Banking Hub will be permanently located in the... Local News
