Following a Town Council meeting held on 8th July 2021, Councillor Michael Cotton has asked that the following personal statement be published.
At the Town Council Meeting on 8 July I made a statement about the colours on the proposed Mural to be painted in Royal Wootton Bassett. I wish to categorically state that I do not have any animosity towards the LBGT community and none was intended. I apologise for any offence caused, it was certainly not intended.
Councillor Michael Cotton
The Royal British Legion will be saying thanks to the Soldiers of the MoD Lyneham and all other service personnel on Saturday the 26th of June 2021 at the town War Memorial.
The small service will assemble at 0915 at the War Memorial for prayers and to allow the speakers time to say a few words.
Royal Wootton Bassett Town Council elect our new Mayor
On Thursday 20th May 2021, at the Annual Meeting of Royal Wootton Bassett Town Council, Councillor Steve Walls was elected as Mayor of the Town and Community for the 2021-2022 civic year.
The socially distanced meeting was held in St Bartholomew & All Saints Church and was the first in person meeting in over a year, since the COVID-19 pandemic began.
On his chosen charities, Councillor Walls said “I am looking to help those that support people in the town. It has become apparent over the period of the lockdown’s that people require help over many different matters. I would wish to have discussions with groups to see how I could help.”
At the same meeting, Councillor Steve Watts was elected as Deputy Mayor.
We wish them both a successful year. For any Mayoral enquiries please contact enquiries@royalwoottonbassett.gov.uk or call the office on 01793 850222. More information can be found on the Mayor of Royal Wootton Bassett webpage.
Thursday 6th May 2021 Unitary election results for Royal Wootton Bassett have been published, please click the link for all the details: https://elections.wiltshire.gov.uk/Home/Election/191
For Royal Wootton Bassett Town Council election results, please click the following link for all the details: https://elections.wiltshire.gov.uk/Home/Election/192
The Swindon and Wiltshire Police Crime Commissioner result has announced that Jonathon Seed has been elected in the post.
Bevirs Law planted an Oak tree on Marlowe Way on Tuesday 27th April 2021, to mark the 30+ years of service given to the town by retired Town Clerk, Johnathan Bourne.
Mr Bourne who retired in July 2020 from his long-standing role had his service recognised with the planting of the Oak tree as a gift, for which all costs were covered by Bevirs Law in Royal Wootton Bassett and a commemorative plaque kindly donated by ASF Signs.
The socially distanced ceremony was attended by Johnathan and Deborah Bourne, Sonyia Woolnough, Partner at Bevirs Law, the Mayor Nic Hughes and Mayoress, Sue Hughes, Grant Larking from ASF signs, Michelle Temple, Administrative Services Manager and members of the Town Council Grounds Team who helped plant the tree.
Sonyia Woolnough Partner at Bevirs Law said:
“I have been very privileged to work with Johnathan for many years and thought that an oak tree would be a fitting way to celebrate his many years of calm professionalism and public service. I am grateful and pleased that the Town Council gave permission for the oak tree to be planted.”
Unitary, Town & Parish, and Police and Crime Commissioner election candidates confirmed (9 April)
The election candidates for unitary, town & parish and Police and Crime Commissioner have been confirmed. As the number of valid candidate nominations for Royal Wootton Bassett Town Council exceed the number of vacant seats; North Ward 7 seats, East Ward 3 seats, South & West Ward 6 seats, a poll for each ward will take place on 6 May 2021.
The statement of persons nominated for Swindon and Wiltshire Police and Crime Commissioner election can be found on the Police and Crime Commissioner election page.
The statement of persons nominated for the Unitary election can found on the unitary elections page.
The statement of persons nominated for the town & parish elections can found below:-
Royal Wootton Bassett North Ward: Page 1 / Page 2
Royal Wootton Bassett East Ward: Page 1 / Page 2
Royal Wootton Bassett South & West Ward: Page 1 / Page 2
More information on the upcoming town & parish election can be found on the town & parish elections page.
Royal Wootton Bassett electoral boundary line has changed as part of the recent Community Governance Review and comes into effect for these May elections. Click to view map.
Content from Wiltshire Council
PRESS RELEASE:
The Town Council welcomed a presentation from the Royal Wootton Bassett Sculpture Campaign Project team at a meeting of the Full Council on 25th March 2021. The group’s aim is to see a new bronze poppy installed on the plinth at Marlowe Way and they proposed that a Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO) would be created to which the replacement poppy would be donated on behalf of the Town. The CIO would rent the plinth from the Town Council and raise funds to cover the maintenance of the proposed Poppy and the surrounding area of the plinth.
The Council are supportive of a statue being placed on the plinth and look forward to receiving further information from the group to include full details on the materials of construction and a business plan to cover the care of the statue once installed.
For further information please contact Steve Nash, Town Clerk on stephen@royalwoottonbassett.gov.uk or 01793 850222 during office hours.
CENSUS DAY IS SUNDAY 21ST MARCH 2021.
Please view the below videos if you have accessibility or self identification concerns about census day.
Wiltshire Libraries Census 2021 support service
Wiltshire libraries will be providing a support service to support you with your enquiries relating to Census 2021. The closest locations to Royal Wootton Bassett, contact numbers, & email address are listed below:
Email: libraryenquries@wiltshire.gov.uk
2.Devizes Library, Sheep Street, SN10 1DL, Tel 01380826190
Email: libraryenquiries@wiltshire.gov.uk
Being Forces friendly ref Census 2021 podcast for anyone who has served in the Armed Forces for 1 day to 22 years those on the panel and hosting were
The episode is now live and can be found here: –
On Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/beingforcesfriendly/episode-11-the-veteran-question (just click on this link on your phone or computer and listen)
This podcast discusses the issue of veterans taking part in Census 2021, for both male & female veterans, veterans can be a person who served one day in the Armed Forces or 22 years. The discussion outlines the vital importance of ex forces personnel taking part in the Census 2021 which is the first ever Census to ask a question about service in the Armed Forces. The data it gathers will give organisations like these and HM Government the best data map of veterans across England and Wales, and enable service provisions in terms of health, employment, benefits, and support. The county of Witshire has a large serving and ex services community, and it is vital that veterans identify as such in the Census 2021, all data gathered by the Census is anonymised and personal details are released after 100 years. The mapping of and provision of those who have served in this Census is the largest ever data gathering of data regarding this community, and this data informs planning and provision of services at the national scale. For veterans to be recognized and supported it is vital to complete your Census
For more information please click on poster below to download a copy of Your Questions Answered leaflet.
To find out what is going to happen please click for more information.
Residents who live near to or have travelled by Showfield park may have noticed a temporary wooden fence with green netting being erected along its Fairfield frontage, this is in anticipation of hedging being planted and gates installed. The temporary fence will provide protection to allow the hedge to grow and establish, whilst the gates will continue to give access to council vehicles, as well as safeguard local showman George Scarrott & Son’s Family Fun Fair and visiting circuses’ ability to book out Showfield for the town’s residents enjoyment.
Showfield is a large open space and is vulnerable to unauthorised parking. After much deliberation at Full Council on 8th October 2020 and 10th December 2020, the council decided the most cost-effective preventative measures to put in and maintain, with the least impact on residents and the environment, would be to plant hedging and install gates.
In the long term, to minimise the visual effect on the area, the council will ensure the hedge grows no more that the height of the 1 metre gates.
