BUS SERVICES.......Timetables below

                         ....To The Great Western Hospital

                         ....To & From Royal Wootton Bassett                     

 Footpath group 

Mud on the Roads

We are receiving many reports from drivers about dangerous conditions being created by mud being deposited on the roads.

   This is not an uncommon problem at this time of year given the weather conditions and the agricultural community working hard in the fields. Unfortunately, the farmers and contractors may well be bringing significant amounts of soil from the fields and onto the road network whilst going about their normal business.

   Farmers and contractors are legally obliged to ensure that if their vehicles leave mud, and other deposits, on the road, they clean it up. There is also a legal requirement for them to place out signs compliant with the Traffic Signs Regulation 2016 to warn motorists of the conditions on the road. If they don’t, they could be liable for a number of offences under the Highways Act 1980 and the Road Traffic Act 1988. It is vital for farmers and contractors to know their responsibilities when it comes to leaving mud, and other deposits, on the road and particularly the consequences of not conforming to the law. 

Cleaning mud off of agricultural vehicles prior to going onto a public highway should be done whenever possible to help keep the roads safe. Although cleaning mud off agricultural machinery is inconvenient it may not be a defence in law.

There is more advice for farmers on the rural communities pages of the force website:

www.wiltshire.police.uk/

ROADS…….It has been reported that there have been a number of accidents in the Parish. If you are involved in one or are a witness to one please report it to the Parish Clerk Diane Zeitzen who will keep a record for future reference. Meanwhile it is hoped to get a warning sign for the bend between Bushton and Parsonage Farm

How to report problems on the road potholes etc

If you see a problem on the roads eg. Potholes, blocked drains, litter please take a photo of it and report it on the app My Wiltshire. If you do not have access to it then report it to The Parish Clerk at clyffepypardpc@hotmail.com

 FOOTPATHS

          The Parish would like to maintain footpaths in a good state of repair, so please if you come across any problems such as broken stiles, barbed wire, impassable vegetation,  please report them together with the number of it to the Parish Clerk who will contact the landowner..........clyffepypardpc@hotmail.com

   If you wish to have more information about footpaths in the Parish contact Tony Currivan via the Parish Clerk or download a map of the footpaths which you will find here on the Parish Council page below

We’re Targeting Fly-tippers 

Fly-tipping is unsightly and it is a danger to people, wildlife and the environment. So we need the help of our communities to prosecute fly-tippers and keep our county cleaner, greener and safer.

      “I would urge anyone with any information about fly-tipping in Wiltshire to report it to us with as much information as possible, and any successful prosecution or payment of a Fixed Penalty Notice will earn a voucher of up to £200 for the person who reported it, and while we want residents to provide evidence if possible, it’s hugely important that people do not try to rummage through or disturb the waste, as this could affect the scene and put people in danger. It is also essential that people do not attempt to confront anyone who is fly-tipping or put themselves in danger in any way. We want to reduce fly-tipping, but public safety is our main concern.

To report fly-tipping in Wiltshire, or to find out more about the campaign, 

including terms and conditions, 

go to: www.wiltshire.gov.uk/community-environment-wtf.

To make changes in the neighborhood, we need helping hands that are willing to work. We need as many volunteers as we can get. Just contact us via the Parish Council.