JUBILEE IN RAMSBURY & AXFORD
Bunting in High Street and Square
Thursday June 2nd
Tea with scones, jam and cream in the Square 2pm-4pm (Memorial Hall if wet)
Ramsbury Estates will build and light a beacon on Spring Hill 9.45pm (this is not an attended event)
Special Jubilee dinner based on Coronation lunch added to menu at the Bell-booking advised 01672520230
Friday June 3rd
Royal British Legion Country Fair 10am-late Rookery Field, Loves Lane- car boot sale,dog fancy dress show, music, food, beer tent, craft stalls, tug-of-war, childrens’ chairplanes, vintage vehicles and lots more…..details RBL 01672520579
Full cream teas at the Bell 3-5pm-booking advised 520230
Peal of bells
Saturday June 4th
Crown & Anchor garden barbeque with 2 bands details 520335
Full cream teas at the Bell as above
Sunday June 5th
Crown & Anchor regular band “Pulse” in the garden details as above
Saturday & Sunday local street parties arranged by neighbourhood groups
The Parish Council will present commemorative medals to all the pupils at the school and the pre-school after the half term holiday
Axford
There will be a party on the Jubilee Field on Saturday June 4th Contact Diann Barnett 01672 521363/07833306916 for details
Local hospitality venues open
Ramsbury British Legion open for tea/coffee cake sandwiches Mon-Sat 10am -2.00 Sun 10am-4 pm
The Bell contact 01672 520230 for details
Crown and Anchor lunch and dinner contact 01672 520335 for details
Phoenix wood fired pizza every Thursday in the Memorial Hall car park 16.45-20.30 contact 07990 872585 07941 803194 for details
Farr’s fish and chips Memorial Hall car park Wednesdays 16.30-20.30 07394 523623 for details
The Library is now open Monday 2-4 Wed 10-12 and Sat 10-12. The library needs volunteers in order to stay open. If you think you could help contact Jane Hunt, Volunteer Coordinator for Wiltshire Libraries on 01225 713792 jane.hunt@wiltshire.gov.uk
Hills Stores Charity Shop open 10-12.30 Tues Wed Thurs Sat morning 2-4.30 Tues Thurs afternoons
LINK can organise lifts for medical appointments, shopping, collect prescriptions etc. Ring 520111 for details
No 48 bus service is operating as usual
The Post Office will deliver essentials to vulnerable and isolating residents in Ramsbury & Axford Please ring 520229 for details
The allotment site is closed to all but plot holders
Ring Sheila Glass 07979327505/520409 if you need help with shopping, prescriptions etc.
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 6 May 2022  Parking restrictions and charges remain in place during strike action on Saturday 7 MayPlease be aware that all parking restrictions and car parking charges remain in place across the county on Saturday 7 May, when there is a planned strike by some parking civil enforcement officers. The GMB Union has notified us that some of its members who are civil enforcement officers intend to strike, with pickets planned at Monkton Park in Chippenham and Salisbury Library. A rally and demonstration are also planned at Salisbury Library on the same day. More information on parking restrictions and charges remaining in place on Saturday 7 May  Hear the latest on Ukraine support in WiltshireJoin us at a public webinar to get an update and all the information you need on Ukraine refugees coming to settle in Wiltshire. The online event will be at 6:30pm on Monday 16 May and will be an opportunity for you to find out more information and ask questions on the support available in the county. There will be updates on our work to support refugees including accommodation checks and payments for sponsors through the Homes for Ukraine scheme and help with school places. There will also be discussion of community support and how you can be involved and time for questions and answers. You can submit any questions you have in advance, by emailing them to communications@wiltshire.gov.uk. Find out more about the online public webinar  Get fit for summer!Get a great deal on a fully inclusive Life Zone membership package at one of our 20 leisure centres this summer. For just a single payment of £99, you will get unlimited access for three months to the fitness suite, public swimming sessions, group exercise classes, health suite (where available) as well as a gym induction from the date you join. There is no admin fee to pay either. This offer is available until Tuesday 31 May. Join online now Find your nearest leisure centre  We want more foster carers to come forward this Foster Care FortnightAre you interested in becoming a foster carer? If so, we want to hear from you! This Foster Care Fortnight, Monday 9 May – Saturday 21 May, we’re travelling around Wiltshire, joining markets and setting up on High Streets for people who want to hear more about fostering with us. We’re also holding an online information session on Tuesday 24 May at 7pm if you want to find out more. More information about our drive to recruit more foster carers in Wiltshire  Wild about WiltshireWild about Wiltshire is our new approach to grass cutting which improves biodiversity and encourages bees and other pollinators to thrive. This new scheme encourages areas to be left for rewilding and other areas chosen to promote wildflower growth. You can get involved too, by taking part in ‘No Mow May’ and allow your grass to go unmown for the month of May, creating habitat and forage for early season pollinators. Research has shown that simple changes in mowing can result in enough nectar for ten times more bees. More information on Wild about Wiltshire  Solar Together Wiltshire – join the group buying scheme to help cut carbon emissions and save on energy billsWe are working in partnership with Swindon Borough Council and independent experts iChoosr to give homeowners and businesses the opportunity to invest in renewable energy technology through a group-buying scheme for solar panels and battery storage with Solar Together Wiltshire. This scheme offers solar panels with optional battery storage and EV charge points, as well as offering battery storage for residents who have already invested in solar panels and are looking to get more from the renewable energy they generate, as well as increase independence from the grid. It is free to register from 9 May and there is no obligation to go ahead with an installation. All residents living in the Wiltshire Council and Swindon Borough Council areas who own their own house (or have permission from the landlord to install a solar PV system) can register for the scheme. Find out more about Solar Together Wiltshire  |
| Keep up to date with improvement works Contractors working on our behalf are carrying out road resurfacing and associated works in a number of towns across Wiltshire. You can also see the full list of all roadworks taking place in the county by visiting the One Network map and typing ‘Wiltshire’ into the search box.  |
 Vehicle used for fly-tipping being destroyed Council destroys vehicle used for fly-tipping For the first time ever, we’ve destroyed a vehicle that had been used for fly-tipping, sending a clear message that fly-tipping will not be tolerated in Wiltshire. The tipper truck was safely stripped for reusable parts before being destroyed and sent for recycling. The offender was fined just under £7,000, including costs at the time, and it was then that the magistrates authorised the tipper truck to be destroyed. To report fly-tipping in Wiltshire Get Online Week |
 Help us to recycle more by reducing contaminationPlacing the wrong items in your blue lidded recycling bin leads to contamination and means that some waste materials that could be recycled have to be disposed of in landfill. You can help us to stop this by only placing the correct materials in your blue lidded bin. Materials that can’t be recycled in your blue lidded bin are: Plastic carrier bags and film – Take this to your nearest supermarket recycling point. Black plastic food trays – should be placed in your rubbish bin. Pots, pans and baking trays, knives, tools, car parts, scrap metal and metal or plastic paint pots should all be taken to your local Household Recycling Centre You can also help to reduce contamination by rinsing, squashing and put the lids back on plastic bottles and food cartons before placing them in your blue lidded bin. Find out more about recycling in Wiltshire  Be prepared for flooding this winterWith this winter forecast to be milder and wetter than usual, we want you to be as prepared as possible for an increased risk of flooding. We work closely with the Environment Agency, and town and parish councils to ensure communities are as resilient as possible when dealing with potential flooding, and to help them prepare effectively. |
 Budget proposals for 2022/23 announcedOur proposed budget for 2022/23 has been published, outlining how we will bridge a budget deficit of more than £27m, while ensuring residents, businesses and communities still get access to vital and high quality services while delivering our new Business Plan priorities. We will continue to invest in the improvement and maintenance of the county’s infrastructure, with £308m due to be spent on capital projects in 2022/23. However, to close the budget gap, while ensuring that vital services are provided, we are proposing a number of measures. They include a 1.99% general increase in council tax, plus a 1% council tax levy to be spent solely on adult social care, increases in some other fees and charges, and a reduction in Wiltshire Council staffing budgets. No final decisions on the proposals have been made, and prior to being discussed and debated at Full Council on 15 February, the budget will be scrutinised by various groups. More information on the proposed 2022/23 budget Read the draft Business Plan now n |
| year-olds  You report it, we sort it with MyWiltsHave you downloaded our reporting app MyWilts? If not, what are you waiting for? You can report a number of issues at your fingertips, without having to call us or visit one of our hubs. These include: Abandoned vehicles Weather emergencies Fly tipping Overflowing litter bins Graffiti and more Download MyWilts on the App Store Download MyWilts on Google Play Visit MyWilts on our website  Tell us your favourite bookAs part of Wiltshire Year of Reading, we are producing our very own ‘Wiltshire Top 100 Books’ to encourage adults and children to try reading different books. We’ll compile a five book list, four for different school age groups and one for grown-ups. Put forward your suggestions now |
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COVID-19 Roadmap
The roadmap explains how we plan to come out of this lockdown cautiously and safely.
It’s broken down into four key steps:
Step 1 between 8 March and 29 March
Step 2, no earlier than 12 April
Step 3, no earlier than 17 May
Step 4, no earlier than 21 June
All the dates in the roadmap are indicative and subject to change. Only when the government is sure that it is safe to move from one step to the next will the final decision be made.
The COVID-19 Roadmap gives us all a clear pathway out of this lockdown. However, we must not become complacent.
All of the sacrifices you have made during this time have resulted in case numbers dropping in Wiltshire, so a massive thank you for your efforts. We must all continue to play our part to stop the spread of coronavirus, as this is vital in making the transition out of this lockdown as smooth as possible.
So please continue to:
Wash your hands regularly
Wear a face covering where required to do so
Stay 2m apart from other people (outside of your household)
View the full COVID-19 Roadmap guidance
Dropping off and picking up your child from school
We’re asking parents not to stop and chat with other parents when they drop their child at school and pick them up.
This will help to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
On the journey to and from school, please remember to observe social distancing at all times.
Thank you for your support.
Information evening to find out more about overnight short break care
Are you interested in offering overnight short break care for children with additional needs for small periods of time?
We operate an Overnight Short Breaks Scheme which offers a lifeline to families with children who may have a range of needs.
The team of carers are trained and supported to provide regular breaks for children with autism, learning disabilities or physical disabilities.
If you want to know more, come along to our online information evening on Thursday 25 March at 7pm.
More details on the Overnight Short Breaks Scheme and the information evening
Families urged to keep following the rules and stay safe this half term
Eligible unpaid carers in Wiltshire can now apply for PPE, following government announcement
Wiltshire’s eligible unpaid carers will be able to receive PPE following updated government guidance published last week.
We are working closely with charity Carer Support Wiltshire to ensure unpaid carers receive the PPE they need to keep those they care for, and themselves safe.
Carers can request PPE if they care for or go into the home of someone they don’t live with to provide care or support.
Full details on PPE available for unpaid carers
Mental health forum members have produced a guide to local support services
People with lived experience of mental ill health have produced their own comprehensive guide to mental health and wellbeing services on offer in Wiltshire.
Members of the Wiltshire Mental Health Open Forum worked together to compile the Wiltshire Mental Health and Wellbeing Support Services list, which details where adults, children and young people can get support, counselling, and advice on topics such as addiction, bereavement and homelessness.
Set up in July 2020, the forum is a joint collaboration between Healthwatch Wiltshire and mental health service provider Avon and Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust (AWP), and is supported by a range of organisations including Wiltshire Council, Richmond Fellowship, Carer Support Wiltshire and Citizens Advice.
Download the Wiltshire Mental Health and Wellbeing Support Services list
We have received a Green Homes Grant to progress our Housing Energy Efficiency Programme
We have been successful in our bid for a Green Homes Grant of £546,500, which will target work to be carried out to improve 100 of our least energy efficient homes as part of our Housing Energy Efficiency programme.
We received the funding through the Government’s Local Authority Delivery (LAD) scheme and it will be used to help deliver the Housing Energy Efficiency programme, which aims to bring all council houses in Wiltshire up to an EPC B energy rating over the next 10 years.
Full details on our successful bid for a Green Homes Grant
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