NOTICE OF MEETING

In accordance with Section 12 para 10(2) of the Local Government Act 1972

TOCKENHAM PARISH COUNCIL meeting

will be held on

Wednesday 6th November 2024

At 7 p.m.

At Tockenham Village Hall

Clerk to the Council: Emily Bourne

Members of the press & public are invited to attend

The agenda for the meeting will be displayed from Friday 1st November 2024 on the parish notice boards.

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WILTSHIRE COUNCIL HEREBY GIVE NOTICE that on 19th August 2024, the following length of road shall be closed to all traffic in the interests of public safety to enable Wiltshire Council to carry out urgent bobcat patching work and other associated works. 

A3102 (Part), Lyneham and Bradenstoke; from its junction with Melsome Road to its junction with Preston Lane. 

Alternative route: via A3102 (unaffected length), B4005, A4361, A4, A3102 (unaffected length) and vice versa. 

The closure and diversion route will be clearly indicated by traffic signs. 

Access will be maintained for residents and businesses where possible, although delays are likely due to the nature of the works. 

These works will commence on 19th August 2024 and are anticipated to be required for 2 days between the hours of 19:00 and 23:59. 

This Notice will have a maximum duration of 5 days. For further information regarding these works please contact Wiltshire Council on 0300 456 0100.

https://www.wiltshire.police.uk/notices/street-safe/street-safe/ Copy and paste this link into your browser to access.

Please could I bring the below link to your attention? Its not a new scheme but I don’t think many people know about it.

A massive part of my role is to reduce Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG) and the Safety at Night Charter.

I am encouraging people to log places and locations where they have felt unsafe so that we can deal with them.

The below link is for a piece that went live on the force website yesterday. If there is any way this could be put in your publications I would be eternally grateful.

If you would like any further information then please contact me via email and I will respond asap.

Kind regards,

Lisa

Crime Prevention & Community Scrutiny Officer

StreetSafe Wiltshire | Wiltshire Police

Smaller authority name: Tockenham Parish Council

NOTICE OF PUBLIC RIGHTS AND PUBLICATION OF UNAUDITED ANNUAL GOVERNANCE & ACCOUNTABILITY RETURN

ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024

Local Audit and Accountability Act 2014 Sections 26 and 27

The Accounts and Audit Regulations 2015 (SI 2015/234)

NOTICE NOTES

1. Date of announcement23/05/2024 (a)

2. Each year the smaller authority’s Annual Governance and Accountability

Return (AGAR) needs to be reviewed by an external auditor appointed by

Smaller Authorities’ Audit Appointments Ltd. The unaudited AGAR has been

published with this notice. As it has yet to be reviewed by the appointed auditor,

it is subject to change as a result of that review.

Any person interested has the right to inspect and make copies of the

accounting records for the financial year to which the audit relates and all

books, deeds, contracts, bills, vouchers, receipts and other documents relating

to those records must be made available for inspection by any person

interested. For the year ended 31 March 2024, these documents will be available

on reasonable notice by application to:

(b) clerk@tockenhamparishcouncil.gov.uk

commencing on (c) __Monday 3 June 2024 _______________________

and ending on (d) ___Friday 12 July 2024 ________________________

3. Local government electors and their representatives also have:

· The opportunity to question the appointed auditor about the accounting

records; and

· The right to make an objection which concerns a matter in respect of which

the appointed auditor could either make a public interest report or apply to

the court for a declaration that an item of account is unlawful. Written notice

of an objection must first be given to the auditor and a copy sent to the

smaller authority.

The appointed auditor can be contacted at the address in paragraph 4 below for

this purpose between the above dates only.

4. The smaller authority’s AGAR is subject to review by the appointed auditor

under the provisions of the Local Audit and Accountability Act 2014, the

Accounts and Audit Regulations 2015 and the NAO’s Code of Audit Practice

2015. The appointed auditor is:

PKF Littlejohn LLP (Ref: SBA Team)

15 Westferry Circus

Canary Wharf

London E14 4HD

(sba@pkf-l.com)

5. This announcement is made by (e) Rita Harris, Clerk to Tockenham Parish

Council.

The Annual Parish Meeting will be held on Wednesday 10th April at 7:00pm at Tockenham Village Hall.

The meeting is open to everyone and all are welcome.

A Unique Concert for Wiltshire will be held at the historic Salisbury Cathedral on Thursday 8 February 2024 to raise vital funds for key Wiltshire charities.

The event will see award-winning concert pianist Rupert Egerton-Smith as special guest artist, in performance with The Band of The Grenadier Guards and The Band and Bugles of The Rifles.

The Band of The Grenadier Guards represent the most senior infantry regiment of the British Army, while the Band and Bugles of The Rifles represent the largest sole rifle regiment in the British Army.

This event not only marks one of the rare occasions that the two Bands will perform together in a concert, but it is also Egerton-Smith’s debut performance alongside them, just prior to the start of his East Coast recital tour of the United States of America.

The concert itself will take the audience on an exciting and unique musical journey; celebrating the rich histories of the two regiments, as well as paying homage to the local Wiltshire area.

All profits from this wonderful evening will go towards supporting the work of The Wiltshire Bobby Van Trust, Wiltshire Air Ambulance and Youth Action Wiltshire, along with the military charities, all of whom are honoured to share a close association with Her Majesty The Queen.

NOTICE OF MEETING

In accordance with Section 12 para 10(2) of the Local Government Act 1972

TOCKENHAM PARISH COUNCIL meeting

will be held on

Thursday 23rd November 2023

At 7 p.m.

At Tockenham Village Hall

Clerk to the Council: Rita Harris

MEMBERS OF THE PRESS & PUBLIC ARE INVITED TO ATTEND

THE AGENDA FOR THE MEETING WILL BE DISPLAYED FROM Friday 17th November 2023 ON THE PARISH NOTICE BOARDS.

Vacancy for a Parish Councillor

As you may be aware, Tockenham Parish Council currently has a vacancy for a Councillor. Is this a role that could be of interest to you? It is not a particularly onerous role - you need to attend bi-monthly meetings (there can be the occasional extra-ordinary meeting too) and ideally you should be prepared to attend meetings aimed at all parishes within our Area Board from time to time. We would also like you to take on a "responsibility" within the council as part of your task - as we are very much an active council. No previous experience is necessary, as training will be available, but you obviously need to have a strong sense of community spirit - and act always in the best interest of our Parish. You must also be prepared to take difficult decisions on occasion!
If you would like to be considered for this position, in the first instance, please contact Diana Kirby at dkirby@tockenhamparishcouncil.gov.uk or call on 07765 644704. Applications by Saturday 21st October please.

Application form below

Consultation on the pre-submission draft Wiltshire Local Plan

Wiltshire Council has published the draft Wiltshire Local Plan (Local Plan), along with accompanying evidence reports, for formal consultation. The Local Plan sets out the vision and framework for housing, infrastructure and land for employment growth for the next 15 years. Once adopted, all planning applications will be determined against the Plan, making it the most important place-shaping document for Wiltshire.

Comments are invited on the Local Plan and supporting evidence base documents during the 8 week consultation period, which runs from9am on Wednesday 27 September until 5pm on Wednesday 22 November 2023.

In-person events are being held across the county to enable you to find out more information as part of the consultation. You can just turn up to the in-person events, there is no need to book. There will also be an online webinar event on Tuesday 10 October, and you must register beforehand to attend the online event. To see the full list of in-person events or to register for the online webinar event, seewww.wiltshire.gov.uk/local-plan. Officers will be available during all sessions to answer questions about the Local Plan and we would encourage people to attend and find out more about what the Local Plan proposes in their area.

How to respond

The Local Plan and supporting evidence documents are available to view and download atwww.wiltshire.gov.uk/local-plan from 9am on Wednesday 27 September, and people can also download a representation form and a simplified guidance note from this page. The guidance note, alongside the public notice that was published in local newspapers, have been attached to this email.

We welcome your comments via the following means:

• Online via the council's dedicated consultation portal. This is the most efficient and effective way to make representations. Further information on how to use the portal can be found atwww.wiltshire.gov.uk/local-plan
• By email using the representation form available atwww.wiltshire.gov.uk/local-planand returned tospatialplanningpolicy@wiltshire.gov.uk
  By post in writing by completing a representation form and submitting this to:

Spatial Planning

Planning Directorate

Wiltshire Council

County Hall

Bythesea Road

Trowbridge

Wiltshire

BA14 8JN.

Please note that copies of all comments (including your personal details) will be made available for the public to view and therefore cannot be treated as confidential. Anonymous representations cannot be accepted.

Copies of all the consultation documents can be viewed during normal opening hours at the Council's main offices at Monkton Park in Chippenham, Bourne Hill in Salisbury, and County Hall in Trowbridge.

The following documents: the Local Plan; the draft Sustainability Appraisal Report and the draft Habitat Regulations Assessment, will be made available to view at the following libraries during normal opening hours:

• Amesbury Library, Smithfield Street, Amesbury, SP4 7AL
• Bradford on Avon Library, Bridge Street, Bradford on Avon, BA15 1BY
• Calne Library, The Strand, Calne, SN11 0JU
• Chippenham Library, Timber Street, Chippenham, SN15 3EJ
• Springfield Community Campus, Beechfield Road, Corsham, SN13 9DN
• Devizes Library, Sheep Street, Devizes, SN10 1DL
• Malmesbury Library, 24 Cross Hayes, Malmesbury, SN16 9BG
• Marlborough Library, 91 High Street, Marlborough, SN8 1HD
• Melksham Community Campus, Market Place, Melksham, SN12 6ES
• Pewsey Library, Aston Close, Pewsey, SN9 5EQ
• Royal Wootton Bassett Library, Borough Fields, Royal Wootton Bassett, SN4 7AX
• Salisbury Library, Market Walk, Salisbury, SP1 1BL
• Tidworth Library, Tidworth Leisure Centre, Nadder Road, Tidworth, SP9 7QA
• Tisbury Library, Nadder Community Campus, Tisbury, SP3 6HJ
• Trowbridge Library, County Hall, Bythesea Road, Trowbridge, BA14 8JN
• Warminster Library, Three Horseshoes Walk, Warminster, BA12 9BT
• Westbury Library, Westbury House, 15 Edward Street, Westbury, BA13 3BD

Information on library opening times can be found at:https://apps.wiltshire.gov.uk/librariesinformation. Electronic access to all submission documents will be available at all Wiltshire Council libraries.

Following the consultation, the council will consider the comments received before submitting the Local Plan and supporting evidence to the Secretary of State for examination. All comments received during this consultation will be passed on to the appointed independent Planning Inspector at that stage.

Any representation received may be accompanied by a request to be notified at a specific address of any of the following: that the Local Plan has been submitted to the Secretary of State for independent examination; that the Inspector's Report (including any recommendations) into the Local Plan has been published; and that the Local Plan has been adopted.

Since 1998, the Wiltshire Bobby Van Trust (WBVT) has worked in partnership with Wiltshire Police to provide a home security service for elderly and vulnerable people throughout Wiltshire. The charity funds the operation of three Bobby Vans that provide mobile workshops for Bobby Operators.

Operators are skilled carpenter/lock fitters. The operators are also trained in crime reduction and Fire Risk Assessment and provide reassurance to clients.

Bobby Vans are directed to their tasks by coordinators working from an operations room, who receive referrals, decide on work priorities and dispatch the vans using sophisticated communications equipment. On arrival the operators conduct a security audit with the permission of the client, fit the necessary security equipment to ensure the home is safe; in addition, they carry out a Fire Risk Assessment and fit smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors when this is appropriate. Finally, all aspects of home, personal and fire safety are discussed, and practical measures provided. The service and equipment are provided free of charge. This vital work is funded by the WBVT.

The mission of the WBVT is to help elderly or vulnerable people who have been victims of, or are at risk of, house crime, hate crime, domestic abuse, or fire.

On 2nd May 2017, WBVT, working in partnership with Wiltshire Police, launched a bespoke Online Safety Initiative – Stay Safe Online. The Free service is available to people who are over 60 or 18+ with a registered disability. Trained Stay Safe Online Volunteers provide improved digital security awareness, scam prevention advice, support and reassurance; basic practical skills for checking and understanding digital privacy settings; and signpost people to future sources of advice and resources. The service offers one-to-one home visits and community group talks and is managed by a dedicated Stay Safe Online Coordinator

Our team has developed an informative and comprehensive web page dedicated to providing guidance on the various government schemes available to support funeral costs in the UK. The page covers essential information on eligibility criteria, types of benefits, and the application process for each scheme. We believe this resource can be of immense value to those who may be unaware of the support available to them during such a difficult time.

We kindly request your support in sharing this resource with your residents. By linking to our resource web page on your website or community resources section, you can ensure that individuals seeking assistance with funeral costs have easy access to this crucial information.

Link to our resource page:https://kennaandturner.co.uk/government-support-for-funeral-costs/  (Please copy and paste onto your browser).

By collaborating and sharing this information together, we can make a significant impact on the lives of those in need within our community. We believe that through collective efforts, we can ensure that no individual faces unnecessary financial burdens when arranging a dignified farewell for their loved ones.

We appreciate your consideration in supporting this initiative. Should you have any questions or require further information, please do not hesitate to reach out to us. We are more than happy to provide any assistance needed.

Mark Ainsworth
Kenna & Turner Funeral Directors

You may already have seen some of the following press releases about our Road safety campaign launched following the death of 13 people on Wiltshire's roads so far this year  

Wiltshire Police and Road safety campaign 2023  Wiltshire Police due to the increased number of people killed or seriously injured on Wiltshire’s roads.

The next meeting of Tockenham Parish Council will be held on Wednesday 6th September at 7:00pm. It will be held at Tockenham Village Hall.

All welcome

Wednesday 12^thJuly 23, 

Wednesday 6^th September 23, 

Wednesday 15^th November 23, 

Tuesday 16^th January 24,

Tuesday 12^th March 24.

Annual Parish Meeting Wednesday 10^th April 24

Annual General meeting Wednesday 15^th May 24.

Meetings will now mostly be held on Wednesday, at 19:00 hours at Tockenham Village Hall

All welcome

Best Kept Village Competition 2023

TOCKENHAM

Has entered the 2023

BEST KEPT VILLAGE COMPETITION

Judging will take place in early summer

Please help by keeping the village tidy

The Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

The Rehabilitation Therapy Outpatients Department, encompassing Outpatient Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy, have moved to a new location at the back of the main hospital. This is a modular building opposite the Shalbourne Entrance. New signage guides patients through the hospital to the department if they arrive via that route.There is a drop-off space available near to the building, and cars should park in the Brunel Treatment Centre car park. There are disabled spaces available there too.

Tania Currie

Head Of Patient Experience and Engagement

The Great Western Hospital, Marlborough Road, Swindon SN3 6BB

Philip Wilkinson, Police and Crime Commissioner for Wiltshire and Swindon has published the latest edition of his Quarterly Performance Newsletter which highlights some of the work that was delivered from September to November last year.

The Wiltshire Hotel.

“We have a number of single adult males staying at the Home Office contingency spot booking hotel, The Wiltshire Hotel, in Royal Wootton Bassett. This has been arranged by the Home Office, and Wiltshire Council is not required to provide support. This is a hotel to accommodate asylum seekers for a short period of time from a few days up to a maximum of 90 days. The asylum seekers are from a number of countries. A spot booking hotel is when placements are expected to be short term before individuals are moved to dispersal accommodation anywhere in the country. The Government has determined that every local authority area must take a proportion of asylum seekers. ClearSprings Ready Homes is the contracted provider for the Home Office who procure the dispersal accommodation.

“We are working with our partners to meet any statutory requirements associated with this and are also liaising with the Home Office. The hotel is providing accommodation with security and welfare staff on hand provided by ClearSprings. The Prime Minister has committed to fully exploring alternative sites to hotels for asylum seekers and we will keep you updated, as circumstances change and develop.”

For those wanting to donate we will be looking to the community to help out with specific items and will update in due course.

We have a number of FAQs about the hotel on our website here - Asylum seekers contingency accommodation - Wiltshire Council

NOTICE OF VACANCY IN OFFICE OF COUNCILLOR

 Tockenham Parish Council 

TOCKENHAM 

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a casual vacancy has arisen in the Office of Councilor for Tockenham Parish Council. 

If by 9 February 2023 (14 days after the date of this notice) a request for an election to fill said vacancy is made in writing to the Returning Officer at the address below by TEN electors from the Parish of Tockenham, an election will be held to fill the said vacancy, otherwise the vacancy will be filled by co-option. 

If an election is called, it will take place not later than 17 April, 2023. 

Please note any requests to hold an election MUST be delivered only to the address below.

 Dated 20 January 2023 

Terence Herbert 

Returning Officer Electoral Services, 

Wiltshire Council 

County Hall 

Bythesea Road 

Trowbridge 

Wiltshire BA14 8JN 

In computing any period of time for this purpose, a Saturday, Sunday, Christmas Day, Boxing Day, Good Friday, Easter Monday, bank or public holidays or any day appointed for public thanksgiving or mourning must be disregarded.

The next meeting of Tockenham Parish Council will be held on Tuesday 10th January 2023 at Tockenham Village Hall.

The meeting starts at 19:00.

All welcome to attend

The next Tockenham Parish Council meeting will be held on Thursday 10th November. The meeting will start at 19:00 and be held in Tockenham Village Hall.

All welcome. Please submit any questions in advance of the meeting to the Clerk. Email address clerk@tockenhamparishcouncil.gov.uk, or telephone 07534 679 662

NOTICE OF MEETING

In accordance with Section 12 para 10(2) of the Local Government Act 1972

THE NEXT MEETING

OF THE

TOCKENHAM PARISH COUNCIL

WILL TAKE PLACE ON

Tuesday 6th September 2022

At 7 p.m.

At the Village Hall

In line with latest Covid-19 legislation, with Covid-19 safely measures in place.

Clerk to the Council: Rita Harris

MEMBERS OF THE PRESS & PUBLIC ARE INVITED TO ATTEND

THE AGENDA FOR THE MEETING WILL BE DISPLAYED FROM Friday 2nd September 2022 ON THE PARISH NOTICE BOARDS.

This Notice & Agenda also appears on the website https://www.tockenhamparishcouncil.gov.uk/

Keeping healthy when it is really hot

Future meeting dates of Tockenham Parish Council are as follows:-

Tuesday 5th July 2022

Tuesday 6th September 2022

Tuesday 15th November 2022

Tuesday 10th January 2023

Tuesday 7th March 2023

Annual Parish Meeting Tuesday 18th April2023

Annual General Meeting Tuesday 9th May 2023

All meetings are held at the Village Hall and start at 19:00.

All welcome to attend.

Notice of the Tockenham Annual Council Meeting 

To be held on Tuesday 10th May 2022, 19:00 at the Village Hall

All welcome

10th May 2022 - Annual Council Meeting