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New Parish Councillor Co-opted![]()
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A new councillor has been co-opted on to Bishopstone Parish Council to fill the vacancy left by Nigel Crisp's resignation.![]()
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David “Dai” Wilson has lived in Bishopstone since 2012. He is a Partner in Eastbrook Farm Partnership, which farms around 1800 acres of land around the village.
Thanks Gary for sharing this with the Bishopstone and Hinton Parva community. This enormous (150 acre) proposed industrial development in the open countryside Area of Non-Coalescence, which is intended and planned to maintain a separation between Swindon and its eastern villages, would be highly visible to many residents in our parish, and potentially audible too. Deadline for comments is very soon - 7th July - please take a look at the proposals and submit your comments to SBC as soon as possible.
DOG MESS SURVEY![]()
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Swindon Borough Council is reviewing its dog fouling policy and would like to know your views.![]()
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The Borough Wide PSPO (Public Space Protection Policy) regarding dog fouling and exclusion of dogs from enclosed children’s play areas is up for renewal on the 1st September 2025.![]()
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The consultation starts Monday 9th June and will finish on 20th July 2025.![]()
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Please follow the link: www.swindon.gov.uk/info/20019/consultations_engagement_and_surveys to submit any comments to the survey.
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Vacancy for Parish Councillor![]()
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Do you want to make a positive difference in our villages?![]()
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Would you like to influence decisions that affect our community?![]()
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The Parish Council wishes to co-opt a new Councillor at its meeting on Monday 2nd June 2025. The term of office will initially be until May 2026, when elections will be held.![]()
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Please contact the clerk, Jaine Blackman, for further information – email clerk@bishopstoneandhintonparva.org or phone her on 07913 819422.![]()
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Eligible candidates will be asked to write a letter of application outlining how they meet the person specification – for example, who you are, your connection to the village, relevant experience, why you are interested in becoming a parish councillor, what you think you would bring to the team.![]()
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If you would like to know more about being a Parish Councillor, please speak to any of the current councillors Val Brodin (chair), Lucille McGrath (vice-chair), Ian Thomas, Julian Cooke, Gill May, Steve Bell, Karen Walker, Karen McGregor . ![]()
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The Parish Council’s Co-option Policy can be found on the parish website at bishopstoneandhintonparva.org/documents-and-notices/![]()
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Applications must be received by midday on Friday 30th May 2025
Documents & Notices - Bishopstone and Hinton Parva Parish
bishopstoneandhintonparva.org
Documents & Notices Notices March 2025 Notice of Casual Vacancy January 2024 Notice of Election July 2023 Notice of Election February 2023 Notice of Election June 2022 Notice of Election May 2022 Noti...
Dingle Path repairs and maintence![]()
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From Monday 19th May, for a week, workers will be repairing the Dingle path steps between the church car park and the footbridge. Please avoid this area, which will be closed whilst work is in progress.![]()
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This is a major program to ensure the path remains passable and safe for years to come. The work is being funded jointly by the Parish Council and Swindon Borough Council, for whose support we are very grateful.