Norman Burgess – All Saints’ Church Westbury
Andrew Pyne – Westbury Hang Gliders
Steven Tennant – The Mead Lake
Welcome to Westbury Town Council
Working for a better Westbury
A former Victorian mill town, Westbury in Wiltshire has a more interesting and significant history than you might imagine. Situated on the western edge of Wiltshire, its most famous landmark is the impressive Westbury White Horse carved into the chalk which is visible for miles around.
Many of the town’s oldest buildings can be seen in the conservation area around the Market Place – a charming old square which leads through to the churchyard with the 14th century Grade 1 listed All Saints Church and then on to Church Street to find one of the oldest operational swimming baths in the country.
Westbury is exceptionally well-positioned for all UK major road and railway connections with the mainline railway station offering links to London, Wales and the whole of the South West of England.
The variety of surrounding countryside makes Westbury a delight for both the walker and cyclist and with places to shop, eat and visit, Westbury has a certain charm that makes it attractive to residents and visitors alike.
Westbury is bounded by Gloucestershire, Berkshire, Hampshire, Dorset and Somerset.
Updated 14th June 2021 – Financial Updates
Notice of Public Rights and Publication 2020-21
Significant Variances 2020-21
Statement of Accounts 31.03.2021
Updated 4th June 2021 – Local MP Invites Covid Heroes Nominations –
find out more and how to nominate here.
Updated 18th May 2021 – Annual Town Council Meeting – Monday 17th May 2021
Dear Residents, Unfortunately the live stream of the town council meeting that took place on Monday 17th May 2021, was not available for the public to see and hear. This was caused by a failure to make the meeting live. We sincerely apologise for this error and assure you this will not happen in the future. In the meantime, we will prioritise the minutes and have these available on the website for your information as soon as possible. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us. We did have several members of the public join us and it was lovely to see familiar faces inside The Laverton again.
Westbury Town Council.
Updated 4th May 2021 – Universal Credit Guide
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Updated 11th March 2021 – Neighbourhood Plan – Local Heritage Assets Survey
What buildings or features do YOU think are an important part of Westbury’s local heritage?
Find out more and make your nomination here.
Updated 26th February 2021 – Northacre Renewable Energy Ltd – Environmental Permit Application
Environmental Agency – Briefing Notes: Northacre Renewable Energy Ltd: Briefing 6/ Briefing 7/ Briefing 8/Briefing 9/Briefing 10
Northacre Renewable Energy Ltd letter can be read here / Information about how to view paper copies of the application and how to book at time slot can be read here
Update from the Environment Agency – the consultation has been extended until 21st February 2021. A statement from Westbury Town Council can be read here
Updated 18th February 2021 – Northacre Renewable Energy Ltd – Environmental Permit Application
Westbury Town Council – response to planning application 20/06775/WCM (21.09.2020) can be read here
Westbury Town Council – response to Environment Agency permit application (17.02.2021) can be read here
Updated 29th January 2021 – Covid-19 Vaccination Site – Shaunaks Pharmacy – find out more and how to book here
Updated 29th January 2021 – Westbury Town Council receives funding from Wessex Water – find out more about the grant awarded.
Updated 2nd November 2020 – Northacre Renewable Energy Ltd
Westbury Town Council was contacted by Wiltshire Council on Monday 2nd November 2020, to confirm that all representations relating to planning application 20/06775/WCM – Amended energy from waste facility at the Northacre Energy Waste Facility have now been uploaded to the planning portal.
You can view the plans, documents and comments here.
You can read the letter from Dr Andrew Murrison, in response to Northacre Renewable Energies plans for the site in Westbury
here
Winter Advice
Helpful information and tips when clearing snow.
Being prepared for power cuts.
Cycling and Pathways – we would like to hear your thoughts and ideas to help make our roads better for pedestrians and cyclists
Wiltshire Council have confirmed that some of our issues have already been raised and the rest have been added to a list of sites for assessment. The Department of Transport have been very clear that projects should be deliverable in the short term and should not involve acquisition of land.
More information and ideas from the public, staff and councillors
Westbury Town Council – Climate Emergency Statement Click Here
2019 was the warmest on record – read the report from the Met Office Click Here
Latest News
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2 days ago
☀️ Market Day - TODAY!
☀️ Wednesday 16th June 2021️
🌞 Westbury High Street - 8am-2pm
😁 We hope to see you there! https://t.co/h1W5rnmQHG
☀️ Market Day - TODAY!
☀️ Wednesday 16th June 2021️
🌞 Westbury High Street - 8am-2pm
😁 We hope to see you there! https://t.co/h1W5rnmQHG
1 week ago
Could you represent your town as a councillor?
More information and an application form can be found here: https://t.co/Y5Bu8DdXOa https://t.co/2HXZSC2GTM
Could you represent your town as a councillor?
More information and an application form can be found here: https://t.co/Y5Bu8DdXOa https://t.co/2HXZSC2GTM
1 week ago
For more information about IAGs and how to join read the IAG news article on Wiltshire Police website - https://t.co/HsynpmFxDg https://t.co/gwOWT65NH2
For more information about IAGs and how to join read the IAG news article on Wiltshire Police website - https://t.co/HsynpmFxDg https://t.co/gwOWT65NH2
1 week ago
☀️Summer Market - Wednesday 9th June 2021☀️
🌞Westbury High Street - 8am-2pm🌞
Every Wednesday for six weeks
😁🧀🍏🍓🥕🥦🥖🍞☀️
https://t.co/uCzceANzBm
☀️Summer Market - Wednesday 9th June 2021☀️
🌞Westbury High Street - 8am-2pm🌞
Every Wednesday for six weeks
😁🧀🍏🍓🥕🥦🥖🍞☀️
https://t.co/uCzceANzBm
Upcoming Events
We have a new calendar coming soon!
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Agenda – Highways, Planning and Development – Monday 21st June 2021, 7pm All council meetings are open to the public and press. Members of the public are invited to address the Council at this meeting at 7pm. Due to current Covid-19 restrictions, we are limited to a maximum of five members of the public who can physically attend the meeting. This will be on a first come, first served basis. Please note, the doors to the building will close at 18.55pm. The public and press are encouraged to join the meeting using remote access. Those wishing to speak using the remote[...]
The Men’s Group restarted on Monday 15th June 2020, 7pm The group are meeting online and in person when possible, while ensuring social distancing. What doesn’t change is the day, Monday and the time, 7pm. For more information visit their Facebook Group @WestburyMen’sGroup ——— Westbury Town Council launched its first Men’s Group, highlighting the fact that mental wellbeing is a yearlong focus. The group will run every Monday at 7pm, usual in the Laverton’s Abraham room. Wiltshire’s higher than national average suicide rate is one motivation for the group, not least because 75% of all suicides are male. It’s also true[...]
Agenda – Climate Emergency Sub-Committee – Tuesday 22nd June 2021, 6pm All council meetings are open to the public and press. Members of the public are invited to address the Council at this meeting at 6pm. Due to current Covid-19 restrictions, we are limited to a maximum of five members of the public who can physically attend the meeting. This will be on a first come, first served basis. Please note, the doors to the building will close at 17.55pm. The public and press are encouraged to join the meeting using remote access. Those wishing to speak using the remote meeting[...]
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Westbury Town Council
The Laverton
Bratton Road
Westbury
Wiltshire BA13 3EN- 01373 822232
- Monday – Friday: 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM