Wanborough Parish Council

09/06/2026

🔧 WE’RE HIRING: VILLAGE HANDYPERSON (SELF-EMPLOYED) 🔧
Wanborough Parish Council is looking for a reliable, skilled self-employed handyperson to help maintain public spaces across the Parish.
🛠 The role includes:
• Outdoor maintenance and repairs
• Play area and footpath inspections
• Strimming, litter picking & minor repairs
• General upkeep of Parish facilities
📍 Location: Wanborough Parish
⏰ Hours: Approx. 28 hours per week
✅ You must:
• Be self-employed
• Hold public liability insurance
• Have your own equipment (strimmer, hedge cutter, lawnmower)
• Have experience using petrol-powered tools
• Be reliable, flexible, and friendly with the public
📩 To apply or find out more:
Email: [email protected]
📞 Phone: 07588 769829
📅 Closing date: 1st July 2026
Please share with anyone who might be interested! 👍

03/06/2026

🌳 Tree Works Update 🌳

We would like to inform residents that tree works have now commenced on those trees identified in the recent tree survey.

These works have been approved by Full Council and are being carried out to ensure the ongoing safety, health, and management of our local trees and green spaces.

Thank you for your understanding while these works are taking place.

23/05/2026

I had the honour of being asked to officially open the cricket nets by cutting the ribbon.

I was delighted to do this. These nets will be a great asset to the cricket club and also the village.

It was a beautiful day, perfect for the Hoopers Field Open Day and I tried out bowls and petanque with varying degrees of success.

My husband has rejoined the tennis club and I'm toying with joining the bowls club, so a very successful day all round.

30/04/2026

📝 Wanborough Parish Council – Have Your Say on Our Strategic Plan
Wanborough Parish Council has published its draft Strategic Plan for 2026, and we would love to hear from residents.
The plan sets out our shared vision for the future of Wanborough and the key priorities to help keep our parish a thriving, rural community.
🌿 Our Vision
A welcoming and inclusive parish where residents feel connected, facilities are accessible, and Wanborough’s natural and historic character is protected.
✅ Key Priorities Include:
• Protecting our rural character and green spaces
• Improving community facilities, especially Hooper’s Field
• Supporting health and wellbeing through sports and open spaces
• Keeping the village clean, tidy, and attractive
• Enhancing footpaths, cycling routes, and connectivity
• Improving communication through a new website, Lyden updates, and community events
• Improving allotment facilities in partnership with Covingham Parish Council
• Ensuring strong governance and responsible use of public funds
🗣 Have Your Say
The consultation runs from:
📅 1st May – 31st May 2026
You can take part by:
📧 Emailing: [email protected]
🌐 Viewing the documents online at: www.wanborough.info
📄 Requesting a paper copy by emailing the Clerk

Wanborough Info Home Page

30/04/2026

29/04/2026

📸 Annual Assembly – Monday 18th May
The Annual Assembly is approaching, and we look forward to welcoming members of the community for important updates, discussion, and planning for the year ahead. Please see the details and join us if you can.

13/04/2026

✅ Notice of Uncontested Election – Wanborough Parish Council
The official notice for the 2026 Wanborough Parish Council election has been published. As the election was uncontested, the listed candidates have been duly elected and will serve as Parish Councillors from May.
Thank you to everyone who continues to support our community and local governance.

25/03/2026

🌼 **SPRING CLEAN COMMUNITY EVENT – 28 MARCH 2026** 🌼

Join us for our community **Spring Clean** on **Saturday 28th March, 10am–12pm**. Let’s come together to keep our village looking beautiful!

🗺 **Meeting Points:**
📍 **Village Hall**
📍 **Church Car Park**

🧹 **Litter pickers can be delivered if needed — just message us!**
🌱 Foxhill volunteers especially welcome.

Let’s make a difference together 💚
*Organised by Wanborough Parish Council*

03/03/2026

📣 Planning Update: Inlands Farm (S/26/0173)

Wanborough Parish Council has now submitted a formal objection to the planning application for a large residential development at Inlands Farm, The Marsh.

After reviewing the proposal in detail, the Parish Council found that the development would have a significant impact on the village, including:
• Building outside the settlement boundary, contrary to the Local Plan.
• Loss of the Area of Non Coalescence, reducing the essential green gap between Wanborough and Swindon.
• Harm to the North Wessex Downs National Landscape and views into and out of the village.
• Impact on key heritage assets including St Andrew’s Church and the Upper Wanborough Conservation Area.
• Concerns over traffic, flooding, ecology, and the unsustainable, car dependent nature of the development.
The Parish Council has therefore formally objected and requested that the application be considered by the Planning Committee.

🗳️ Have Your Say
Residents are encouraged to send their own individual comments to Swindon Borough Council.

Personalised objections carry more weight than copying or repeating the Parish Council’s response.
👉 Visit the SBC Planning Portal
👉 Search S/26/0173
👉 Click “Make a Comment”
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