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We became aware in February that Dorset and Wilts Fire Authority had shortlisted eight fire stations, of which Ramsbury is one, for closure due to financial constraints on the service. We wrote to all the members of the Fire Authority committee, our County Councillor and our MP objecting to the proposal on several grounds which can be seen on the parish council websitewww.ramsbury.org , but they decided that the proposal should go to consultation. The consultation runs from February 13^th to May 15^th. A petition to object to the proposal can be accessed through the link:

https://www.fbu.org.uk/campaigns/cuts-kill-save-dorset-and-wiltshire-fire-and-rescue-service

If you wish to object to the proposal it will help to write to Fire Authority members personally. Their addresses can be found at https://www.dwfire.org.uk/fire-rescue-authority/authority-members/ Also useful to write to James Sheppard and Danny Kruger.

The fire station in Ramsbury is very important in this area since the closest stations in Wiltshire are Swindon and Marlborough.

There will be a public briefing meeting in Ramsbury at some time during the consultation period-we will notify the date as soon as we know.

If March proves to be as wet as February was please don’t forget to clear debris from the top of drains -it really does make a difference. We have a good supply of aquasacs if you think your premises may be in danger of flooding.

The trial one way system in Union Street seems to be working well with no significant effect on traffic elsewhere in the village.

As well as an abandoned car on the recycling area near the surgery some kind? soul has dumped three heavy garden chairs and a table in the Community Orchard. Could whoever left them please remove them-the penalty for fly tipping can be as high as £1,000. If anyone saw anything around 7^th 8^th Feb we would appreciate a call.

There was an incident of petty vandalism in the public loo at the beginning of February-littering and throwing of wet paper at ceilings and walls-if you can throw any light on who may be responsible for this infantile activity please contact us.

Wiltshire & Swindon Community Foundation are offering university bursaries of £1,900 a year to young people who need support. Details are on posters on the village noticeboards and onwww.ramsbury.org

There will be a police consultation in the British Legion at 11am Monday March 30^th Melissa Camilleri will be available if there are any matters that you wish to discuss.

We continue to build a village database-there is a form on the website or contact clerk atparishcouncil@ramsbury.org

Don’t forget the Boundary Walk on May 3^rd and the March monthly walk on March 1^st Whittonditch via Marridge Hill 4miles and April is April 5^th House on the Hill. Details on the website. The March parish Council meeting is in AXFORD village hall 7.45pm Monday March16th All are welcome