Entries by Andy Hardwick

Rubbish Collection

Wiltshire Council are planning changes to rubbish collection. This is likely to include the provision of more bins/containers for different types of waste and residual waste (black bins) moving from once a fortnight to once every three weeks. Have your say, there is an online survey open until 17 April. More information here: https://www.wiltshire.gov.uk/futurewaste

Proposed closure of Mere Fire Station

Mere is one of eight stations across Dorset and Wiltshire proposed for closure. More information on the proposals can be found here. There is an online survey. Wiltshire & Dorset Fire and Rescue will be holding public meetings in each affected town or village, to allow you to understand the data and impact of a closure […]

Digital Wiltshire

Help improve Wiltshire’s connectivity Digital Wiltshire is a new online tool that lets you quickly report mobile ‘not spots’ (areas with poor or no signal). Whether it’s at home, at work, or when you’re out and about, your feedback helps build a clear picture of where improvements are most needed. Good digital connectivity is essential […]

Flood warnings

If you believe you are at risk of flooding you can sign up to ground water flood warnings from the Environment Agency. Website details: https://www.gov.uk/get-flood-warnings Or ring Floodline: Telephone: 0345 988 1188 Textphone: 0345 602 6340 24-hour service Instances of groundwater flooding can also be reported to and/or via MyWilts

Vacancy for Parish Clerk

The Upper Deverills Parish Council wishes to appoint a Parish Clerk and Responsible Financial Officer. This is a part time position, approximately 25 hours a month, working primarily from home. The Parish Council will supply a laptop for Council work. The applicant should have good computer, administrative and communication skills and should be competent in […]

Rural Police Community Drop-in

Upper Deverills Hall Tuesday. 10th February 3-5.00 pm We would love you to pop by for a cuppa and chat about what matters most in your area. This is a great opportunity to meet local officers, share any concerns or information about rural crime or community issues. To get advice on farm and property security […]

High Speed Fibre Internet

High speed fibre internet is coming to the Upper Deverills courtesy of Wessex Internet. The project is currently in the planning stage and some residents may already have been contacted where Wessex Internet wish to run cabling under their land. Roll out is expected mid 2026. In due course Wessex Internet will host an open […]

B3095 Closed Brixton/Monkton Deverill

Short notice. Thursday 10 July 09:30 – 15:30. B3095 closed between Monkton Deverill and Brixton Deverill. Traffic notice below. Urgent Closure of: B3095 (part) Monkton Deverill WILTSHIRE COUNCIL HEREBY GIVE NOTICE that on 10th JuLY 2025 the following length of road shall be closed to all traffic in the interests of public safety to enable […]

Summer Fete

2.00 pm Saturday 19th July, Upper Deverills Village Hall Fete, Flower & Dog Show. The classes are listed below; bring your entries from 9.00 am – 11.00 am to the Hall on the day. Entry form in link. Please print entries for the photographic classes yourself, they will be mounted on boards in the hall. […]