Traffic Updates

At present, Parish Stewards are focusing on dealing with the potholes found throughout the village. Residents should continue to keep reporting these and any blocked road drains via MyWilts.

More locally, she gave updates on ongoing drainage works at the Kennels on the B4042 and at Ivy House Lakes as well as a number of blocked gullies in the village which she has been approached about. 

At the recent LHFIG meeting, the costs for the reduction in the speed limit at the East end of the village were revealed. The figure given was £7,000, with a further £700 for the new post (to support an SID) near Bellamy’s Lane. If approved, the parish will be expected to contribute £2,100 and £210 respectively.

Shelia Smith has conducted her handover to Cllr Ewen for the SID Portfolio.  There are 3 devices with the newest one (solar powered) located in Barnes Green, another at Callow Hill, both have been left in situ at the residents’ request. Wiltshire Council advise them to be moved every 4 weeks. The purchase of a new SID was cancelled at the December 2025 meeting, due to budget constraints. Local residents will be attending the April meeting to lobby for this to be reinstated at a cost of approximately £3.500, for the most up to date model.