Thursday 28th March 2024
From the Facebook page of Three Horseshoes Walk:
Osprey EV Rapid car chargers are now up and running at Three Horseshoes Walk.
We believe charging your EV should be simple. Osprey charge you for the amount of electricity you take, much like petrol or diesel. With the largest offering of accepted payment types, including contactless, you can pay for your charge the way you want to.
Tuesday 5th March 2024
From Westbury Police:
Join us for an informative talk at The Laverton, Bratton Road, Westbury BA13 3EN suitable for all vulnerable road users. Friday 15th March 2024, from 7.00 p.m.
January 2022 the Highway Code changed and introduced a hierarchy of road users to improve road safety. The hierarchy places those road users most at risk in the event of a collision at the top of the hierarchy. It does not remove the need for everyone to behave responsibly. https://orlo.uk/EiBXP
If you are a car, tractor, van driver or cyclist and you are not sure how to pass a horse and rider safely here is your chance to learn how from The British Horse Society and Wiltshire Police.
If you are a horse rider do you know your responsibilities and the Law around riding on the road? Do you ride on the pavement, ride two abreast, use a mobile when riding? Have you suffered from road rage and dangerous driving? What can you do to avoid becoming another statistic? How to report incidents/accidents and ensure you are covered in the event of an accident?
No need to book, just turn up.
Thursday 21st December 2023
Westbury Police report:
A drug driver has been jailed for nine years after causing a fatal collision on the A350 in April 2022.
Ben Clough, 31, of Sambourne Gardens, Warminster, appeared at Salisbury Crown Court on Thursday (14 Dec) after pleading guilty to causing death by careless driving when under the influence of drink or drugs.
On April 4, 2022, Clough was driving along the A350 Yarnbrook in a Range Rover when he crossed the central white lines, colliding head on with a Nissan X-Trail being driven by 69-year-old Robert Godfrey.
Sadly, Robert, from Westbury, died at the scene.
Clough was breath tested and drug tested, returning a positive drug wipe for cocaine, and was subsequently arrested.
Community road safety officer PC Charlotte Sartin said: “Firstly, I’d like to pay tribute to Robert’s family for their courage and bravery throughout this ordeal.”
“On April 4 last year, Clough put many people’s lives at risk by choosing to get behind the wheel while under the influence of cocaine.”
“Unfortunately, his actions led to the death of Robert.”
“Not only that, in February this year while on release under investigation before a charge was authorised by the CPS, Clough was stopped by officers again under the influence of cocaine.”
“Clough’s incredibly reckless and dangerous actions had already led to the death of Robert and it’s shocking to think he willingly chose to drive while under the influence of drugs again.”
“Nothing can bring Robert back but hopefully this lengthy sentence will bring his family some closure and lead Clough to reflect on his actions.”
We are running our Drink/Drug Drive campaign for the entire month of December which sees officers carrying out early morning and late night vehicle checks, targeting individuals who appear over the limit or under the influence of illegal drugs.
Our message is simple: Don’t risk it.
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Friday 30th June 2023
An announcement from Wiltshire Council:
From 1 July 2023, concessionary bus passes for older and disabled people will only be valid for travel after 9.30am on weekdays or at any time during weekends.
Before 9.30am, concessionary bus pass holders will still be able to take advantage of the £2 or less single bus fare promotion until 31 October 2023.
More: https://orlo.uk/7z0ly
Thursday 29th June 2023
Warminster Parking Partnership. As of the 1st of July 2023, Warminster Community Hub will no longer be a part of the Warminster Parking Partnership. This means it can no longer be used as a source to refund parking tickets.
The partnership was established so that shoppers using local businesses can obtain a refund for up to two hours parking. The Hub is a non-profit organisation that does not use or process transactions, therefore it is not financially sustainable for them to contribute to the scheme.
Here is a list of the participating retailers in the scheme:
Baber Animal Feeds;
Marks News;
C. J. Robbins Butchers;
Nicks Cobblers & Keys;
Coates & Parker Ltd.;
S.L Corden & Sons;
Cornmarket Café Bistro;
Stitches 4 U;
David Wiltshire Photography;
The Coffee Garden;
Flying Saucers Pottery Painting;
G & B Griffin Jewellers;
Yarn for the Soul.
Thank you for understanding. This scheme was set up to promote local businesses and shops. The Hub is a valid community resources, but due to their service being exclusively information based, it is not viable for them to continue participating.
Janet Papworth said: “I am one of the volunteers at the Hub. We want to help our local community. Refunding parking tickets has been challenging recently as we often run out of coins. We hope that everyone will understand and continue to visit us for information about Warminster and surrounding areas.”
Monday 6th March 2023
From a webpage for Gumtree Motors Together With eBay:
Roy Vincent Motorcycles,
Unit 16, Woodcock Trading Estate, Warminster, BA12 9DX
Telephone 01985 804973
Roy Vincent Motorcycles was established in 1995. I have always been a keen motor cycle rider and after 15 years of moto cross I began motorcycle repairs and sales. In 1995 I moved to the present address.
I have a keen interest in all makes and models from Japanese to Triumph. I also supply tyres and batteries with excellent prices.
When I give you warranty I always honour it and will not try to wriggle out so you can buy with confidence.
Tuesday 28th February 2023
Warminster Town Council have issued the following press release:
Welcome for better parking enforcement in Warminster.
Warminster Town Councillors have welcomed news that extra resources will be put into parking enforcement in Wiltshire.
Parking enforcement is the responsibility of Wiltshire Council. Unfortunately, during much of last year considerable demand was placed on Civil Enforcement Officers due to sickness and recruitment problems. This meant that although the area was regularly checked, it wasn’t as often as councillors wished.
The good news is Wiltshire Council have confirmed that:
They are in the process of training new staff and will have a full complement in due course.
The intention is that Warminster will be patrolled on a daily basis. Priority will be given to busy areas such as the town centre and car parks.
Even the quieter locations within the town will receive visits.
Chairman of the Town Development Committee, Councillor Rob Fryer said: “Most parking is done responsibly and in compliance with legal requirements. However, people should be aware vehicles breaking regulations by for example parking on double yellow lines can be moved on or issued with a penalty notice. Town councillors have agreed to liaise with Wiltshire Council to keep them informed about any hot spots for poor parking so they can take appropriate action.”
Friday 10th February 2023
Warminster Town Council have issued the following press release:
Warminster Town Council is asking for local residents to volunteer to help tackle speeding traffic in the town. They would like people to sign up for training as a Community Speed Watch Volunteer.
Volunteers work closely with Community Policing Teams supported by the Special Constabulary Roads Policing Unit. Community Speed Watch only takes place where there is an identified speeding issue in a 20mph, 30mph or 40mph speed limits.
All volunteers are trained by Traffic Management Policing Officers to monitor traffic speed and must comply with a code of practice. All information recorded is passed to the police.
Community Speed Watch volunteers monitor vehicles from designated sites which have been risk assessed and approved by the police. Volunteers use a police approved hand-held speed detection device to check the speed of vehicles and any vehicles recorded driving over 24mph in a 20mph limit, over 35 mph in a 30mph limit, and over 46mph in a 40mph limit, are recorded on a monitoring sheet. The details recorded are time, date, site, vehicle body type (car, van, tractor, motorcycle etc), colour, registration and speed.
These details are sent to the Community Speed Watch administration team for processing. A PNC (Police National Computer) check is run on the vehicle and the registered keeper of the vehicle is contacted and a letter sent to the registered address. In cases where education is blatantly ignored and evidence of repeat or excessive offences is collated, then enforcement and prosecution follow.
The aim of the scheme is not to catch as many speeding drivers as possible, but to raise awareness that excessive speeds are socially unacceptable. It aims to reduce speed in areas of concern and address issues from communities by raising awareness.
Warminster’s Community Speed Watch Champion, Councillor John Syme said: “Speed kills. We know the police can’t monitor all the hot spots all of the time but community speed watch can make a real difference. We need a committed group of 6 or more people to get the scheme up and running in Warminster. It is noticeable that lots of villages run successful community speed watch schemes but towns struggle to get volunteers. The irony is there are probably more vehicles and more speeding in the towns. I appeal to people who can spare a few hours on a regular basis to put themselves forward.”
If you are interested in taking part in Community Speed Watch please contact the Town Council.
Monday 6th February 2023
Wiltshire 999S website has reported:
Police officers responded to reports of a road traffic collision in High Street, near the junction with Greenlands, at around 6.30am on Saturday morning (4 February).
The driver of a white car ploughed into two parked vehicles and abandoned it in the middle of the road – before fleeing the scene on foot.
A man aged in his 20s, who is believed to be the driver, was arrested on suspicion of failing to stop at the scene of a collision.
He was further arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence of drink or drugs.
He was taken to Salisbury District Hospital for treatment before being transferred to Melksham custody for questioning.
He has since been released under investigation as Wiltshire Police continue to make enquiries.
20th July 2021
From the Facebook page of Warminster Police:
At 0855 hrs on Tuesday 20th July 2021, Pc HOWICK and PCSO HUNT from Warminster Neighbourhood Team carried out speed checks on Woodcock Road, Warminster at the request of local residents, as concerns had been raised regarding vehicles speeding. After twenty minutes four vehicles had been stopped three drivers were given words of advice and the forth was issued a ticket for excess speed. All drivers spoken too were from the local area and all took on board the advice given.
If there are any areas where you feel we should be looking to carry out speed checks within Warminster please let us know and we will be in touch.
Alternatively if anyone would like to start a Community Speed Watch Scheme in your local area please have a look at the force website for details as we are always looking to increase the schemes in the area.
