ID

Category

Division

Summary of Issue

Status

521

Westbury

To investigate the need and provision, if proven, for a Job Club in the Westbury area. 

Details passed to Job Centre Trowbridge to progress

595

Tourism

Westbury

To increase the signage of local interest around the town and surrounding area

Westbury Town Council and area board jointly funded Blue Plaques project to create an historic trail highlighting buildings of interest in Westbury. Project ongoing.

619

Environment

Westbury

Dog fouling on public footpaths around Bitham Brook Primary school. Each day on our way to school we

Walked routes mentioned and assessed problem. Noticed tired looking signage plus some dog fouling. Alerted town council which gives away bags to dog owners. Contacted Wiltshire Council dog warden who updated signage and assessed need for more bins. Area board has agreed in principle to pay for more bins if need shown.  Westbury CAM now working on pilot project with Warminster CAM to prepare a toolkit including publicity to help prevent dog fouling in our communities. Ongoing.

633

Highways

Westbury

Increase the number of dropped kerbs and improve pavements throughout the town if the needed I can

Ongoing town council activity on this project – though also could be possible subject for LTP local funding project. Ongoing

646

Highways

Dilton Marsh

Possible speed issue of vehicles travelling both directions along the B3099, High Street, Dilton Marsh

Metrocount carried out. The survey was carried out between 14th and 20th April 2010 A total of 21213 vehicles were checked. The 85%ile was 35.1mph (the 85%ile is the speed at which 85% of the traffic is travelling at or below). The average speed of the vehicles checked was 29.8mph.Of the 21213 vehicles checked 47.31% were travelling in excess of the speed limit, this figure also includes vehicles travelling just 1 mph over the limit. The number of vehicles travelling above the ACPO (Association of Chief Police Officers) threshold, this is the point at which the police would prosecute was 12.2%.As with every other department we have to target our limited resources to where they will be most effective and as such a criteria was agreed by The Swindon and Wiltshire Road Safety Partnership Board. The criteria for enforcement at Community concern sites requires that the 85%ile is 38 mph or greater. High Street, Dilton Marsh has an 85%ile of 35.1 mph which unfortunately means it does not meet the criteria for enforcement by the camera unit. This location does however meet the criteria for Community speedwatch. CSW now in place. Issue closed

647

Highways

 Bratton

Vehicles travelling at excess speed along Trowbridge Road and Court Lane

Referred for possible metrocount. If findings indicate speeding issue will be referred as speedwatch scheme. Awaiting prioritisation and siting for metrocount.. CSW and SID now in use. Issue closed.

648

Highways

 Edington

Speeding of vehicles along Tinhead Road, Edington between Cowleaze Lane and Westbury Road

Metrocount carried out and results referred back to police. Closed

649

Highways

Coulston

Speeding vehicles along the main road near to Pikesfield, Coulston

Metrocount carried out and results referred back to police. Issue closed.

757

Highways

Westbury

Parking on pavements. Particularly on Bratton Road (unloading by the shops near junction with Edward Street

Referred to parking services manager. Response was: position is that Parking Services continue to issue PCNs to any vehicles observed parked in contravention of the Traffic Regulation Orders such as double yellow lines. In areas where there are no restrictions the requirement to enforce falls to the police if the vehicle is parked causing an obstruction. Parking staff have been asked to keep an eye on the locations highlighted but with the lack of available resource we are not in a position to be able to guarantee a high level of visits. Closed .

830

Highways

Westbury

Look into whether Wiltshire Council will adopt the road access way to the Children's Centre

As this is Wiltshire Council owned land it is up to the council to monitor any parking. It is unlikely adoption would be approved. Have suggested erection of warning signage and will contact Property Services ref a site visit. Ongoing.

915

Highways

Westbury

Leigh

Speeding and increased traffic Westbury Leigh village

Suggested as appropriate site for metrocount. If findings indicate speed is an issue then will be referred for Speedwatch. Working with police to establish priority and site of metrocount..

934

Highways

Westbury

Speeding vehicles in Leigh Road, Westbury. Local residents and school children have problems crossing

Suggested as suitable site for metrocount. Awaiting priority rating. If this proves speeding is an issue Speedwatch scheme may be initiated..

956

Environment

Westbury

Lack of bike racks at Tesco store on Leigh Park

Community Area Manager written to Tesco to ask if it is possible to install cycle racks and to offer advice from relevant officers. Awaiting reply. Ongoing

965

Highways

Heywood

Vehicles speeding along Dursley Road, Heywood. Vehicles use this road as a rat run

This has been recommended as suitable for a metrocount to ascertain speed. If findings are appropriate it could be recommended as a Speedwatch site..

985

Highways

Westbury

Speeding traffic in Laverton Rd - also concerns that the weight limit for lorries is not adhered to.

Forwarded for recommendation of speed monitoring check. If findings are appropriate this will be recommended for Speedwatch..

997

Environment

Westbury

Can you to get the developers of the Leigh Park estate to provide litter bins along Mane Road to Tow

Have contacted developers to ask if more bins are possible also to check on regularity of litter picks. Reply awaited.

173

Car Parking

Westbury

Better parking in Oldfield Park

Update report to Area Board on 16th Sept 09. Initial work completed by council officers – now awaiting more information ref consultation with local residents.

278

Car Parking

Westbury

Parking illegally in various parts of the town such as the High Street and Market Place 

In progress. See Issue 757. Also illegal parking on pavements in Market Place now curtailed buy instr\llation of bollards on project joint funded by area board and town council.

966

Car Parking

Westbury

During school start and finish times vehicles park along drop kerbs and on a solid white line outsid

Records checked by Wiltshire Council officers and there are no restrictions in the location that can be enforced by council parking staff. Council staff can only enforce where there is a current, valid Traffic Regulation Order (TRO) in place upon the highway. The thick white line is only an edge of carriageway marking and is not enforceable. The school Keep Clear markings do not have a TRO on them either so cannot be enforced. However, the comments regarding adding restrictions have been noted and passed to council officers who deal with these requests to add to the review list. Council officers also talking with  school reference its travel plan.

163

Community Safety

Westbury

Anti social behaviour in the town centre - alcohol ban in public areas

Issue to be debated at 16th Sept Area Board and set up the task and finish group with regular reports back to the Area Board. ASB item at August 19 area board.

165

Community Safety

Westbury

Westbury Police station needs enquiries desk reopened

 Item to be discussed by Police at 16th Sept Area Board with possible solution using volunteers. Station now open part time. Issue closed

169

Community Safety

Westbury

People drinking outside the Lopes Arms. Before the Market Place was redeveloped there was no room fo

See Item 163

1078

Customer Services

Westbury

More outlets needed for payment of council tax

Response from Revs and Bens says they can confirm that presently, payment cards cannot be used at Paypoint as the two schemes are operated by rival companies. However negotiations are taking place to enable this facility by the end of the summer. In the meantime if any resident who is struggling and does not have a post office payment card then by contacting Wiltshire Council, they can request a card that they or a family friend or neighbour can use to make a secure payment at any post office or Payzone in the country. Issue closed.

162

Economic Development

Westbury

Location of main Westbury Post office

Decision now been made by Post Office Ltd to house post office at Co-Op in Westbury.Issue closed.

1136

Environment

Westbury

Bitham Brook near the Conservative Club is congested with rubbish that has been dumped

Checked ownership of land and this site used to be cleared by WWDC so is the responsibility of Wiltshire Council now. Street Scene officers have instructed contractors to clear the stream as soon as possible. CAM rang resident to explain. Issue closed

1137

Environment

Westbury

The land behind the houses on Fairways, Dilton Marsh is part of the Westbury Leigh 'buffer'. However

This land is the responsibility of Persimmon. Contacted company agent who instructed landscape contractors to clear the grass. Work done promptly and grass cut back to within six feet of fence..

756

Environment

Westbury

Litter along the paths leading from the Leigh Park shopping area and Black Horse Lane

Have contacted developers to request more litter bins and to check frequency of litter picks. Reply awaited before alternative action pursued.

806

Environment

Westbury

Dog fouling on pavements in Church Street

Issue raised by Church Street Residents Association ref increased evidence of dog fouling on pavements in street. The routes lead to shops and swimming pool so frequently used by pedestrians and especially children. Concern raised with dog warden - awareness campaign about dog fouling ongoing. Dog warden agreed to issue new signage to residents association with advice on restrictions on where they could be placed. Signage put up by local residents. See Issue 619..

1010

Environment

Westbury

Trees lining the road from the roundabout at the bottom of Gooselands towards Tesco

Contacted Persimmon - trees cut back as requested. Issue closed.

1011

Environment

Westbury

Lack of litter picking and grass cutting in Paxmans Road.

This area is the responsibility of Persimmon - have contacted company agent and asked for action on this issue..

1066

Environment

Westbury

Dog fouling in and around the town especially Bitham School

This issue was raised about six months ago - we asked the dog warden to attend area board and he gave an update on the law surrounding dog fouling. He also renewed the signs all around the vicinity of Bitham Brook School. We have recently renewed signs in Church Street and I have asked the dog warden to renew them in the town centre as well. The town council currently supplies free poo bags from the Laverton and the heritage centre. I have also approached the local vets who are happy to display a poster reminding dog owners - the dog warden team are currently dealing with the design of an appropriate poster.  See Issue 619.

1072

Environment

Westbury

Inadequate/non-existent street sweeping in the High Street

Reported to Street Scene - complaint has been actioned and street sweep requested. All roads and streets in West Wiltshire are swept on a regular basis - we will aim to sweep the street within 3 days of notification. Work completed as requested. Issue closed..

171

Health

Westbury

Location of proposed Primary Care Centre

Proposals for primary care centre at Leigh Park unveiled at public meeting in May. Council officers and area board now working with planners ref discussion of possible solutions to the transport issues the site has raised. Applicants presented at June AB meeting and focussed on transport solutions. Planning application now submitted (July 2010)

161

Highways

Westbury

Town Centre Improvements - Maristow Street/Rotunda improvement

Working group to be set up by Wiltshire Council to take the improvements forward. Ongoing

164

Highways

Westbury

Pedestrian crossing needed over A350 by Cedar Hotel

Crossing now constructed and awaiting switch on. (August 2010).

650

Highways

Heywood

Vehicles travelling at excess speed along Church Lane and Dursley Road, Heywood, 

The results of the survey for Church Road, Heywood (Issue No.650) are as follows: The survey was carried out between 1st and 8th July 2010 A total of 2866 vehicles were checked. The 85%ile was 35.8 mph (the 85%ile is the speed at which 85% of the traffic is travelling at or below). The average speed of the vehicles checked was 28.7 mph. Of the 2866 vehicles checked 44% were travelling in excess of the speed limit, this figure also includes vehicles travelling just 1 mph over the limit. The number of vehicles travelling above the ACPO (Association of Chief Police Officers) threshold, this is the point at which the police would prosecute was 18%. As with every other department we have to target our limited resources to where they will be most effective and as such a criteria was agreed by The Swindon and Wiltshire Road Safety Partnership Board. The criteria for enforcement at Community concern sites requires that the 85%ile is 38 mph or greater. Church Road has an 85%ile of 35.8 mph which unfortunately means it does not meet the criteria for enforcement by the camera unit. This location does however meet the criteria for Community Speedwatch.

661

Highways

Westbury

Students at Matravers are not as safe as they should be when arriving or leaving school along Springfield Road

  Highways officers have visited the site to look at the issue and advise on possible action. Several site meetings held with pupils who raised issue plus residents. Highways officers currently working on revised action plan following residents feedback.

760

Highways

Westbury

Concern raised about the safety of the exit from Morrisons in Edward Street  

Advice sought from highways officers – CAM wrote to store manager to raise concerns. Following site meeting, road signage refreshed and new warning signs erected by Morrisons.

790

Highways

Westbury

People in electric buggies etc negotiating the first chicane in Oldfield Road - between the junction

 Issue raised with highways officers and site visit carried out. Update report requested 

984

Highways

Westbury

Leigh

Speeding traffic through Westbury Leigh.

This has been suggested as a suitable area for a metrocount to ascertain if the problem exists or if it is a perception of speed. If the findings fit the criteria a Community SpeedWatch could be pursued. Updates will be sent once metrocount has been carried out. .

1004

Highways

Westbury

Concern about the visibility of roundabout on Station Road/Oldfield Road. 

Forwarded to highways officers for comment/advice. Opinion of officers is that there is not a safety issue but removal of signage may create problems of visibility/safety. Issue closed

1064

Highways

Westbury

Weight restriction on Station Rd bridge and drivers not keeping to the limit also the illegal use of

Passed to Highways and police - awaiting update.

1077

Highways

Edington

Speeding through Lower Road Edington - a 30 mph limit area. 

Acknowledged and added to suggested list for metrocount.

761

Leisure

Westbury

Westbury swimming pool is part of a countywide review of leisure facilities 

Ongoing research - desk based, internet based and face to face with officer carrying out leisure review. Report presented at April 22 AB. Petition ref Save Westbury Pool presented at June AB. Launch of consultation into the findings of the review due to be at August AB. Issue ongoing

791

Planning

Westbury

Leigh Park adoptions progress and ongoing maintenance.

Report and map showing updates was presented at April AB. AB agreed to request regular future updates.

520

Schools

Westbury

To investigate the provision of school breakfast clubs in the local area  

Advice given to Matravers school ref funding and publicity. Exploring funding streams. Issue in progress

1005

Transport

Westbury

Concern about the traffic/transport issues around the proposed new primary care centre

Meeting held on June 2 with Passenger Transport officers and local councillors plus CAM, planners and applicants to discuss transport options. Applicants also invited to attend area board on June 17 to present application and discuss transport issues. See Issue 171.