Work to replace more than 500 metres of ageing water main in Bradford-on-Avon is due to start. Wessex Water will begin work on Monday 20 May to upgrade the existing water main running along Winsley Road to bring it up to modern standards. The firm said it will use innovative techniques to carry out the work which will reduce the disruption caused as well as the risk of future unplanned …Read More

NEWS RELEASE KINGSTON FARM: EXHIBITION OF PLANS SUBMITTED TO WILTSHIRE COUNCIL The planning application for the employment and housing development at Kingston Farm has now been submitted to Wiltshire Council. You can see the plans and discuss them with the development team at an exhibition next FRIDAY 17 MAY (2:00pm–5:00pm) and SATURDAY 18 MAY (10:00am–2:00pm) in the COACH HOUSE at the SWAN HOTEL. The scheme will help two key businesses …Read More

The Bradford on Avon Area Board is now inviting community and voluntary groups, town or parish councils to make applications for community area grants and digital literacy grants during 2013/14. Money is available to support local capital projects that will provide a lasting legacy in the [Your] community area. The maximum grant normally available is £5,000 and match funding is only needed if grants are larger than £500. Peter Dunford, …Read More

Changes are afoot around Bradford on Avon. Slowly little pockets of edible loveliness are springing up in public spaces. Anyone who has visited the railway station in the last few months will have seen what can be achieved on the platform by a small group of ‘station gardeners’ working together for a few hours a week. It’s still evolving but herbs, bulbs and perennial shrubs on both sides of the …Read More

Somerset Care is a leading organisation with over 20 years of supporting people to live independently. From hospital discharge through to long-term support and care, we help adults of all ages to create a support plan to meet their needs. We deliver services on behalf of Wiltshire Council and NHS Wiltshire in Bradford On Avon Community area and on a private basis. As a Not-For-Profit organisation, ”you are at the …Read More

The Neighbourhood Plan Steering Group would like to express their thanks to all that completed the online survey and attended the consultation events. The following sub-groups are now being set-up and will review all comments: Conservation & Design Economy & Enterprise Community Wellbeing Housing for all Transport & Movement Green Spaces Climate Change If you wish to be involved in any of these areas please pass on your details to …Read More

It’s spring, so we’ve had a refresh, tidy up, hope you like it? If you’ve got any ideas or things you would like to see, just add a comment below or email us (We’ve got a few and hope to add those over time) Would you like to champion a section of the site? If your interested in the arts in BoA, you could champion that section? Or business ideas, …Read More

This is about Shared Space scheme now up and running in a small Cheshire village called Poynton. 26,000 vehicles, including very heavy lorries, pass through every day on a main road and cross a busy junction; there is no by-pass. In BoA 20,00 vehicles cross the bridge daily. The video shows the junction as it used to be and as it now is. It provides a balanced view of things …Read More

Justin King CEO of Sainsbury’s joins the Carry on Up the Zambezi challenge, by rowing 5K toward the total of 110K. Local business’s proto-col, Body Tech Gym, & Sainsbury’s joined forces for the challenge along with a team from CPS motors. Other activities included Zumba, lead by Julia from Winsley (on 07774-052352) as part of a three-hour Danceathon. And Saturday saw two headshaves & two leg waxings. Sponsored silences & …Read More

Raise the Roof Productions, are looking for people to take part in a new Channel 4 prime time series in this area. FILL YOUR HOUSE FOR FREE! Do you desperately need help with your house? Do you worry your interior is inferior? Are you clueless or simply can’t afford it? Do you have an empty space that needs furniture? Reckon you deserve a room or home makeover? Raise the Roof Productions, …Read More

THE TOWN’S POST OFFICE located at 9, The Shambles is to close and PO Ltd is proposing the new service be housed within The Budgens Store at Kingston Mill. We strongly object to this proposal. The current Post Office an historic building has served the community in its present location for almost 77 years, the current management and staff is competent well known and perform an excellent service, all of …Read More

Ownership of Conigre Hill Car Park has changed. Wiltshire Council has transferred it to a new company set up by the people who live along Bradford on Avon’s hillside footpaths. The car park is now managed and maintained by residents at their own expense.  So it is no longer a free car park, and only members of HiCIC –the Bradford on Avon Hillside Community Interest Company – are entitled to …Read More

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The town bridge was clear of floodwater this morning, but with more rain forecast for the weekend, the following Twitter accounts might be useful to keep an eye on: @BBCWiltshire @WiltshireRoads @wiltscouncil @weheartboa If you know of any others, please let us know and we’ll add them to the list.