Category: Transport: Road

Warminster Town Council Seeks Feedback On Bicycle Parking Provision

Thursday 28th November 2024

Press release from Warminster Town Council:

Warminster Town Council Seeks Feedback On Bicycle Parking Provision

Warminster Town Council wants to hear from the local community on bicycle parking in the town centre.

The town council is keen to help encourage cycling around Warminster and the surrounding areas and has created a short survey. The feedback will be used to understand if there is enough demand to consider providing secure, covered storage for bicycles in the town.

A spokesperson said: “We’re currently seeking feedback from the local community on bicycle parking provision in Warminster. If you’re an avid cyclist or someone who might consider cycling into town if better facilities were available, we would like to hear from you. We’d really appreciate your feedback.”

Click here to complete the short survey and share your views: https://bit.ly/3V0ui8d

For more information contact Warminster Town Council, Tel: 01985 214847 or email: admin@warminster-tc.gov.uk

Traffic Speeds Measured In Warminster

Thursday 31st October 2024

Press release from Warminster Town Council:

Traffic Speeds Measured In Warminster

Metro counts have been carried out recently on two roads in Warminster to measure traffic speeds.

In Westbury Road, speed was measured in the 40mph zone. The average speed recorded was 37mph.

73,851 vehicles were counted and of these, 23.6% were exceeding the speed limit. However, 85% of traffic was travelling at under 41.5 mph, which means the location doesn’t qualify for any further action.

In West Parade, the measured speed limit was 30mph and the average speed over a week was 23.66 mph. 12,790 vehicles were counted with just 8.8% exceeding the speed limit. 85% of traffic was travelling at under 28.47 mph, which again means the location doesn’t qualify for any further action.

A Warminster Town Council spokesperson said: “Almost all the roads that have speed checks show results similar to this. The majority of people are sticking to the speed limit. It can be frustrating as even a small % speeding can be dangerous and worrying.”

The police will only take enforcement action if 15% of traffic is exceeding 50mph (in a 40mph area) or 42mph in a 30mph area.

Consideration may be given to the introduction of a community speed watch programme if 15% of traffic is travelling between 46.1mph and 49.9mph (in a 40mph area) or between 35.1mph and 41.9mph in a 30mph area. Neither of the two areas surveyed qualifies for a community speed watch programme.

𝐅𝐨𝐫 𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐢𝐧𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐜𝐭 𝐖𝐚𝐫𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐓𝐨𝐰𝐧 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐥, 𝐓𝐞𝐥: 𝟎𝟏𝟗𝟖𝟓 𝟐𝟏𝟒𝟖𝟒𝟕 𝐨𝐫 𝐞𝐦𝐚𝐢𝐥: 𝐚𝐝𝐦𝐢𝐧@𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫-𝐭𝐜.𝐠𝐨𝐯.𝐮𝐤

Westbury Road, Warminster.

Serious Collision On The A362 At Corsley Heath

Wednesday 11th September 2024

From the Facebook page of Warminster Police:

We are appealing for witnesses following a serious collision on the A362 at Corsley Heath late yesterday evening (10/09).

At around 11.10pm, two vehicles – a Volkswagen Polo and a Mercedes E350 – were involved in a collision on the A362 between Longleat Roundabout and Frome, at Corsley Heath.

The driver of the Volkswagen, a 17-year-old boy, suffered life-threatening injuries and has been taken to hospital.

The driver of the Mercedes and a passenger in the Volkswagen suffered reportedly minor injuries.

The road remains closed while enquiries are carried out.

Any witnesses to the collision or anyone who may have dash cam are asked to contact the serious collision investigation team on 01225 694597 quoting log number 317 of yesterday’s date.

Alternatively, they can contact the team directly at SCIT@wiltshire.police.uk

Driver Crashed His Car Into A Wall At Wylye Road, Warminster

Wednesday 21st August 2024

From the Facebook page of Warminster Police:

A man is currently in custody after a vehicle crashed into a wall in Warminster.

Shortly before 10pm on August 20, a vehicle was seen to travel along Wylye Road in a south easterly direction towards Lower Marsh Road when the driver failed to navigate the bend and crashed into a brick wall causing significant damage.

The driver was seen to decamp and the passenger was taken to Salisbury District Hospital with a suspected head injury.

Enquiries were conducted by officers and a man in his 20s from Warminster was later arrested on suspicion of dangerous driving, failing to stop and driving whilst unfit through drugs.

He is currently in custody at Melksham for questioning.

We are currently running a campaign to raise awareness of the fatal five offences – the offences most likely to contribute to a serious injury or fatal collision. These are:

• Careless driving
• Driving at excess speed
• Drink/drug driving
• Failing to wear a seatbelt
• Using a mobile phone whilst driving.

Anyone who witnessed the collision should call 101 and quote crime reference number 54240098360.

Woman Charged With Dangerous Driving

Saturday 27th July 2024

From the Facebook page of Warminster Police:

Update from Warminster Police.

Officers attended a road traffic collision at 3.45pm on Thursday 25 July in the Market Place, Warminster, William Hill Bookmakers.

Several cars were involved.

Simona Weber, 47, of Imberwood Close, Warminster, was charged with dangerous driving.

She appeared at Swindon Magistrates Court today where she was remanded on unconditional bail with an interim disqualification.

Incidents like this put members of the public at significant risk and we thank the members of public who reported this incident. If you have witnessed dangerous driving please report this to us on 101 or 999 in an emergency.

Warminster Police Seek Witnesses To A Vehicle Doing Donuts, A Subsequent Collision And An Assault

Friday 10th May 2024

A message from Warminster Police on their Facebook page:

We are appealing for witnesses following an incident In Warminster.

At approximately 10.30pm on May 2, a vehicle was witnessed driving dangerously doing “donuts’ on a roundabout near Pound Street when the driver lost control of the vehicle and collided with a resident’s wall, causing damage.

A local resident went to the scene to speak with the driver, but they were assaulted and sustained a hand injury.

The driver fled the scene. We understand there may have been people nearby who have footage of the vehicle performing donuts and the subsequent collision and assault.

If you can help, please call 101 and quote crime reference number 54240050629. Alternatively, call CrimeStoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

Fatal Collision On The A303 At Chilmark

Wednesday 1st May 2024

From the Facebook page of Mere Police:

A man has died and a second man has suffered potentially life-changing injuries following a collision on the A303 yesterday afternoon (30/04).

At around 3.35pm, an Audi A4 travelling eastbound on the single carriageway section of the A303 at Chilmark collided head on with a second vehicle, a Volkswagen Caravelle, travelling in the other direction.

The driver of the Audi, a man in his 80s, was sadly declared dead at the scene.

The driver of the Volkswagen, a man in his 30s, suffered serious leg injuries and has been taken to hospital.

A passenger in the Volkswagen, a woman in her 20s, suffered minor injuries.

The road was closed overnight and has since reopened.

Any witnesses to the collision or anyone who may have dash cam are asked to contact the serious collision investigation team on 01225 694597 quoting log number 194 of yesterday’s date.

Alternatively, they can contact the team directly at SCIT@wiltshire.police.uk.

A New Taxi Service ~ Starfish Cars

Sunday 21st April 2024

Leon Widdows (who used to run the Starfish Bar at Broxburn Road, Warminster), writes:

Howdy,
Many will know me from the Starfish Bar
And you will know that that chapter closed
But out of the hot oil (chip shop humour)
Comes a new adventure!!! An exciting adventure in taxis
And it felt fitting to carry the name
That was such a big part of my family’s life.
So if you need a taxi with the ability to carry 1-22 people whether it’s a quick trip to the shop or a long distant destination like airports or seaports and anything in between.
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or
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Thank you for reading.
Please share with your friends and family.
Until next time,
Leon.

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