Wanborough Parish Council

27/08/2026

The agenda for the next Full Council meeting is now available to view. The meeting is due to be held on Wednesday 2nd September at 7:00pm in the Village Hall.

24/08/2026

📢 HAVE YOUR SAY, WANBOROUGH! 📢

We want to hear from you about the things that matter most in our community.

🏡 Local Services
🌳 Open Spaces
🚶 Walking & Cycling
🎉 Community Events

Your feedback will help shape future priorities and ensure the Parish Council focuses on the issues that are most important to residents.

📋 Complete the Wanborough Resident Survey by scanning the QR code on posters around the village or visiting the survey link.

https://forms.cloud.microsoft/e/vJWG1WwLRf

⏰ Survey closes on 30 September

Please take a few minutes to share your views and help make a difference in Wanborough.

07/07/2026

Verge Cutting Update

We are aware of residents' concerns regarding the current condition of the grass verges around the parish.

Please be aware that verge cutting is the responsibility of Swindon Borough Council (SBC), not the Parish Council. We have contacted SBC for an update and have been advised that the process of appointing a contractor is still underway. SBC is currently evaluating the tenders received and expects to confirm a contractor shortly.

We understand the frustration caused by the delay and will continue to liaise with SBC and keep residents informed of any further updates we receive.

Thank you for your patience and understanding.

06/07/2026

🚧 PUBLIC NOTICE – TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSURE 🚧
Please be aware that Callas Hill, Wanborough will be temporarily closed to all traffic from Thursday 16 July 2026 until midnight on Sunday 19 July 2026.
📍 Location: Callas Hill between the Burgh Crossroads and High Street junction
✅ The closure is being implemented for health and safety reasons to facilitate the Motor Cross of Great Britain event at Foxhill Moto Park.
🚗 Diversion Route:
Traffic will be diverted via:

The Ridgeway
A346 Marlborough Road
Pack Hill(and vice versa)

Please allow extra time for your journeys and follow the signed diversion route.
For further information, please contact [email protected] quoting reference STR001361.
More details on roadworks and road closures across the Borough can be found at:

One platform to plan, monitor, communicate and analyse traffic disruptions.

17/06/2026

📢 Full Council Meeting Agenda Published
The agenda for the next Full Council meeting is now available to view. The meeting is due to be held on 22nd June at 7:00pm in the Village Hall.

15/06/2026

🌿 Overgrown Footpaths in the Village 🌿

We are aware that a number of footpaths around the village have become overgrown.
At present, the Parish Council is without a handyperson, whose role would normally include maintaining these areas. We are actively advertising for this position and hope to have someone in place soon.
In the meantime, we have arranged for our contractor to carry out some of the necessary work to help improve access and safety.

We appreciate your patience and understanding while we work to address this.

15/06/2026

📍 Update for Residents – Pack Hill Finger Post

We’re pleased to let residents know that the finger post at the bottom of Pack Hill has now been mended.

Thank you for your patience while this was being sorted

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.