Wellbeing Hub – still providing support to those in need
With national lockdown measures now in place, Wiltshire Council’s Wiltshire Wellbeing Hub is still available to anyone who is struggling during this difficult time – and will now…
Pandemic response has to be “day by day”
FOLLOWING the Prime Minister’s latest announcement of tighter Coronavirus restrictions, councillors in Westbury discussed their pandemic and major emergency response procedure. Specifically, members at their remote meeting on…
An invention for the future – made in Westbury
WESTBURY engineer, Snir Benedex has invented a smart, light and extremely powerful motor system, originally for mobility scooters, but could now be adapted for multiple uses across the…
Council considering measures to halt Frogmore Lane “rat run’
WESTBURY Town Council will contribute £1,073 towards a survey they hope will kickstart a scheme to stop drivers from using a lane popular with walkers and cyclists as a…
COVID business grants update: pubs have one week left to apply for Christmas Support Payment
WILTSHIRE Council is urging owners and managers of pubs in the county that applications for…
Town awards for pandemic volunteers and incinerator campaigner
THE winners of Westbury’s Group of the Year and Person of the Year 2020 have been…
Could Westbury set up its own Food Bank?
PLANS to launch a Foodbank for residents in need solely in Westbury and its adjacent…
Environment Agency extends incinerator permit consultation
Westbury Town Council has welcomed the news that the Environment Agency has extended the consultation…
More demand for food boxes during third lockdown
Demand has increased for food boxes in Westbury since the third national lockdown started, but…
Nursery and pre-school staff call for Covid vaccine and mass testing priority
STAFF from a local nursery and pre-school have appealed for routine Covid-19 testing and vaccinations to…
Health centre’s update on vaccine rollout
WHITE Horse Health Centre, Westbury, has given patients an update on the Covid-19 vaccine roll…
Warning over Covid vaccine scam
RESIDENTS receiving texts about receiving the Covid-19 vaccine have been warned to check it is…