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Wiltshire flood alert issued with 'flooding possible'
WEB4 hours ago — Residents have been warned “flooding is possible” after heavy rain in Wiltshire. Just weeks after the county was battered by severe rainfall and parts of towns and villages were left flooded, more heavy rain fell on Sunday, October 6. This has led the Environment Agency to issue a flood alert for the Upper Bristol Avon area, which covers ...
All the latest planning applications submitted to Wiltshire Council
WEB18 hours ago — According to this latest application, the area would have a secure 1.9m high fence and would only be booked out by one person per session. The planning statement reads: “With access to safe, controlled outdoor spaces, dog owners can have peace of mind when training. “Given the rural setting, sheep breeding seasons are usually a time where ...
Wiltshire Council's local plan moves step closer to approval
WEB3 days ago — Wiltshire’s local plan presents the framework for the county’s growth over the next two decades. Once complete, it will set the blueprint for over 36,000 homes, 160ha of employment land, infrastructure projects and the creation of more than 21,000 jobs by 2038. If endorsed by Wiltshire Council’s cabinet on Tuesday, October 8, it will go ...
Council leader praises machine 'improving' potholes in Wiltshire
WEB1 day ago — The leader of Wiltshire Council has said that velocity patcher machines can buy the council several more years of use for damaged roads. Cllr Richard Clewer recorded the update whilst visiting a maintenance team to look at the results of the council’s further investment into highways. He described the work as “really impressive to see ...
Wiltshire flooding caused by record-breaking rainfall
WEB4 days ago — According to the Met Office, Wiltshire recorded more than three times the average September rainfall, causing heavy rain, high winds and flooding in recent weeks, as well as widespread travel disruption due to closed roads and suspended rail services. Met Office Scientist Emily Carlisle said: “September saw unsettled weather across the UK.
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Government sets increase in Wiltshire’s housing target
WEBAug 9, 2024 — Wiltshire. The Government's new target for Wiltshire has been set at 3,476 new homes annually – up from the current target of 1,917 homes a year, an increase of 1,559. (Image: Chris White; Image Creative Partnership Ltd) The Government's latest housing target for Wiltshire aims to bring more than 1,500 more new homes a …
Wiltshire's Local Plan: Everything you need to know
WEBOct 21, 2023 — The local plan consultation ends at 5pm on Wednesday, November 22nd. (Image: Trevor Porter) THE entire framework for Wiltshire's growth over the next two decades is currently open to consultation for the public across the county. It will look to set the blueprint for more than 36,000 homes, 160ha of …