Sutton Benger Parish Council

08/06/2026

Notice: Section 14 of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984

Urgent Closure of: Sutton Lane (Part), Sutton Benger 17.06.26

WILTSHIRE COUNCIL HEREBY GIVE NOTICE that on 17th June 2026, the following length of road shall be closed to all traffic in the interests of public safety to enable Wiltshire Council to carry out urgent carriageway patching and other associated works.
Sutton Lane (Part), Sutton Benger; from its junction with Sharplands for approximately 30 meters North

Alternative route: via Sutton Lane (unaffected length) - The Common To Sutton Lane - The Common
- B4069 and vice versa.

The closure and diversion route will be clearly indicated by traffic signs. Access will be maintained for residents and businesses where possible, although delays are likely due to the nature of the works.

These works will commence on 17th June 2026 and are anticipated to be required for 1 day between the hours of 09:00 and 16:00.

This Notice will have a maximum duration of 5 days.

01/06/2026

During Carers Week, Wiltshire Council is inviting unpaid Carers to come along and speak directly with key Wiltshire Council leaders. This is your opportunity to ask questions, share your experiences of navigating health and social care, and have your voice truly heard.

We warmly encourage you to come along, get involved, and help shape carer friendly communities across Wiltshire.

Free refreshments will be provided on the day.

(See graphic for details of the Carers Cafe in Calne (which is probably nearest for our parish residents. Other carer cafe locations are available).

24/05/2026

Sutton Benger’s summer season of music and theatre continues…

The Benger Arts team (BArts) is pleased to announce 📣 Shakespeare Live, an evening of performances and readings from the Bard’s most famous works - performed by one of region’s best loved theatre groups.

📌 Saturday June 13, 7pm / On the Sb recreation ground. (If the weather is bad, we will head indoors).

🧺🍾 Bring a picnic and chairs etc.

🎫 Tickets are £10 - cash - (subsidised by BArts, and inclusive of a drink on arrival). They are available from The Welly and the CM Post Office (tickets will at CMPO from 21.05).

You can also reserve tickets via Karen Wigley - in advance - and pay / collect on the night.

A very limited number of tickets will be available for purchase on the night. Cash or card.

Details on the graphic.

DM Jan Spangle or Karen Wigley⁩ if you need more info.

21/05/2026

Wow! What a brilliant evening! Our Annual Parish Meeting was a great success. We’re so grateful to all those who attended and got involved. We’re also really grateful to all the local businesses and organisations who gave their time. We’re lucky to live in such a lively, vibrant and thriving community.

Particular thanks to The Welly team for the delicious food and drink. 🍷 @

16/05/2026

Many of you have asked us to urge Wiltshire Council to act in relation to the chaotic (and dangerous) traffic conditions at the Stanton recycling centre…

We listened. And, we have called for action.

Read the article in the Wilts Gazette.

Locals have called for urgent action at a busy Wiltshire recycling centre amidst “dangerous” traffic chaos.

16/05/2026

The official notice for SBPC’s annual parish meeting… see you there (we hope).

13/05/2026

Notice of urgent closure notice for Bridleway 33 (Part), Langley Burrell & Bridleway 22 (Part), Sutton Benger commencing 13th May 2026.

The closure can also be found on one.network here:

https://one.network/?tm=GB150177978

09/05/2026

See you there: A reminder of an open invite to our Annual Parish Meeting.

Where: 21.05.26 / 7.00pm (SB village hall, chestnut road)

Why you should join us:

🗣️ The meeting will focus on opportunities to share ideas with the Parish Council on ways we can improve (and invest in) facilities and services within our Parish.

🙌 You can meet representatives of the (many) groups and organisations that serve our community. And, you can find out ways to get involved.

✅ We will also explain how parishioners can help to ‘keep Sutton Benger ticking’ through volunteering and involvement.

🍷 I am also very pleased to say, our generous friends from The Welly are donating some refreshments for the evening.

🤞 We hope that people from all parts of the parish will join us…

Please DM if you have any questions or you’d like to have more information.

See you there?

07/05/2026

Do you have a query about your water bill, how to save water and prevent blockages, or your water and sewerage services?

Wessex Water will be holding a drop-in session at Chippenham Library, Market Pl, Chippenham, on Tuesday 30th June, Tuesday 25th August, Tuesday 13th October & Tuesday 8th December at 10-12 & 1-2 to answer all your water related questions.

To find out more, visit: https://www.wessexwater.co.uk/community-drop-ins

05/05/2026

Wilts Council news… Want to learn to swim?

The council has removed the admin fee for adult and children swimming lesson memberships throughout May.

Sign up for swimming lessons this month and save £25 with no admin fee to pay on children’s or adults swimming lesson memberships.

Learning to swim is fun, exciting and rewarding and for children, there are lots of fun badges and awards to collect throughout their learn to swim journey!

Joining the Aqualetes programme also gives members free swimming in public swimming sessions, 10% off birthday parties and a free swim hat kand bag to start them off.

Take the plunge and sign up today.

https://www.wiltshire.gov.uk/leisure-promotions