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Pilot Street Scene Coordinator Scheme Launched
Salisbury District Council and Wiltshire Highways have embarked on a pilot project aimed at building on the excellent work already being carried out by the parish stewards and increasing and promoting the sense of ownership and influence on local services by parish councils. The parish steward scheme has earned glowing reviews from parish councils and the public alike and eleven parishes in South Wiltshire will now have access to the full extent of the district council’s resources on the same scheduled visit as the parish steward.
Salisbury District Council can carry out a range of works aimed at improving local environmental quality including mechanical pavement and road sweeping; hand sweeping; graffiti removal; fly tipping removal and litter picking and can also assist the parish steward in his work by collecting waste left over by his activities which he would otherwise be unable to remove, as well as providing other general support.
In order to make this scheme as easy and workable as possible for parish councils, all works are reported via a street scene coordinator - appointed by the parish council - through the same process as the work for the parish steward. Wiltshire Highways will then liaise with the district council and the two authorities will coordinate their efforts accordingly.
It seems logical that parish councils are in the best position to identify the issues which are having a real impact upon the local community, and we see this as the ideal opportunity for them to guide us in this respect. With resources from both the district and county council available, the parish council should be able to rectify the majority of street scene issues with one phone call or e-mail. This scheme will also promote the development of a relationship between the parish council and district council operational staff, as many parishes have already done to excellent affect with the parish stewards.
Any work carried out in this scheme is in addition to scheduled works already carried out in the parish, and is not intended to replace the existing service wholly or in part. The parishes involved in the scheme are: Ansty; Dinton; Donhead St Andrew; Donhead St Mary; Chilmark; Fovant; Hindon; Stapleford; Sutton Mandeville; Swallowcliffe and Teffont.
Love your Environment – Valentines Day clean up
To help raise awareness of the work that is carried out by the Street Scene partnership, the district councils joined forces with the county council to celebrate Valentine’s Day with some special clean up exercises.
One major area in need of a bit of TLC in north Wiltshire was the public footpath under the railway line in Bath Road, Chippenham. The team removed graffiti, collected litter and swept roads in the vicinity.
Kennet residents were encouraged to love their environment when the Street Scene team got together to undertake one of the biggest clean up operations of the year. Hot spots were targeted, and the crews swept streets, removed graffiti, picked up rubbish and cleaned road signs.
Lover was the appropriately-named place for the teams to be in the Salisbury area. Local residents were encouraged to love Wiltshire with a major effort to tidy up the village where many people send their Valentine sweetheart a specially stamped card. Work in Lover included cleaning culverts, clearing footpaths, collecting litter and sweeping the streets.
With all of these team efforts, the district council cleansing teams worked closely with the county council’s parish steward teams.
Partnership Improves Driving Experience
CAEN Hill and Hopton dual carriageway in Devizes are now much more pleasant roads to drive along thanks to some partnership working.
Wiltshire County Council and Kennet District Council joined forces to carry out maintenance and cleansing work along these stretches of Wiltshire’s highways.
On Wednesday, November 28 workers from both councils tidied and improved the dual carriageway and the surrounding areas.
During the day of intensive work the grass was cut, drains cleared, verges tidied, litter removed, the road was swept and hedges were trimmed.
Because representatives of both councils were present at the same time, any delays to the travelling public were greatly reduced. At least one carriageway in each direction was kept open at all times.
Peter Hanson, Wiltshire County Council’s divisional highways manager for the south and east of Wiltshire, said: “Working in this way has not only reduced the amount of disruption caused to the users of this road, it has also made the road more aesthetically pleasing in a short space of time.”
It is anticipated that, where possible, this type of working will be common place on Wiltshire’s roads in future as part of the project to improve Wiltshire’s Street Scene.
Street Scene is a partnership service that is seeking to address concerns identified by Wiltshire’s residents about the cleanliness and maintenance of streets and rural lanes.
Through the People’s Voice surveys, the residents of Wiltshire have said they want cleaner streets and safer neighbourhoods. Kennet, North Wiltshire, Salisbury and West Wiltshire district councils have joined forces with Wiltshire County Council and other agencies to help make it happen.
Weeks of Action (22 October to 9 November 2007)
The Wiltshire Community Safety Partnerships are holding a ‘weeks of action’ event to raise community awareness of what activities are in place to help tackle anti-social behaviour as well as targeting specific problems that have been identified through the People’s Voice survey. This particular ‘Week of Action’ is being run from 22 October to 9 November 2007 and there will be various events held around Wiltshire, sponsored by the Safer Wiltshire Partnerships to help reduce anti-social behaviour and increase reassurance.
A whole host of organisations are joining forces locally to hold these events, including the District Councils, Wiltshire County Council, Wiltshire Police and Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service.
Below is a timetable of the Weeks of action events around the county, why not go along to an event near you and take the opportunity to find out more about the work being done by the partnership and get advice on matters that concern you, or just join in the various activities on offer.
Kennet Weeks of Action
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Tuesday 23rd October 2007 |
‘Top to Toe’ |
Girls pampering night |
Bishops Cannings pub. |
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Wednesday 24th October 2007 |
Mobile skate park |
Southbroom Youth Centre |
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23/24 October. |
Art project |
To continue painting a mural wall. This activity can involve people of every age in the community |
Ludgershall |
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30th October 2007 |
Clean up day Community Office open in Eastleigh Road, 10 am to 4 pm |
The KDC Street Cleansing Team, together with Housing Officers, NPT and Local Councillors are to visit Eastleigh Roadand surrounding areas. |
Eastleigh Roadand surrounding area, Devizes |
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31st October 2007 7.00pm-9.00pm |
Bluez ‘n’ Zuz Disco Funded by Wiltshire Police and Sarsen housing. |
For 12-15 year olds. There will be an entrance fee of £2 and a live band. Bodmans Coaches will supply free supervised transport for the event from: Pottern, West Lavington, Market Lavington and Worton |
Corn Exchange Devizes |
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1st November 2007 3.00pm – 4.00pm |
Launch of CCTV system |
The Bear Hotel, Devizes |
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3rd November 2007 |
A night walk at Longleat |
For young people organized by Sarsen Housing |
Longleat Warminster |
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5th, 6th, 7th November 2007 |
Clean up days |
The KDC Street Cleansing Team, together with Housing Officers, NPT and Local Councillors are to visit Marlborough. |
Marlborough |
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7th November |
Community Safety advice |
Community Safety Trailer will be parked in the high street on market day to give information to the public on community safety issues. |
The High Street Marlborough |
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8th and 9th November 2007 |
Clean up day |
Marlborough |
West Wilts Weeks of Action
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Date |
Event |
Information |
Location |
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Wednesday 31st October - 9.30 - 4.00 |
Littlebrook Centre makeover |
Community Safety information available. |
Littlebrook Centre Melksham |
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Thursday 1st November - 9.30 - 4.00 |
Longfield Estate Community Day |
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Trowbridge |
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Monday 5th November - 9.30 - 4.00 |
Grassacres Park, Westbury Town Centre |
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Westbury |
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Friday 9th November - 9.30 - 4.00 |
Boreham Fields/Queensway/Princess Gardens Warminster Town Centre |
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Warminster |
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Wednesday 7th November |
Poulton Area, Bradford-upon-Avon |
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Poulton, Bradford-upon-Avon |
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From End of October |
GWR Radio |
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South Wiltshire Weeks of Action
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Date |
Event |
Information |
Location |
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30th October 2007 from 9.00am to 3.00pm |
Representatives from Salisbury District Council, Wiltshire County Council’s Trading Standards and Youth Development Service, the Police and Fire Service offer advice and answer any questions the public may have on community safety issues. |
Market Square, Salisbury |
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31st October |
Little Angels Discos |
The Chapel, Salisbury |
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3rd November 2007 6.00pm to 8.00pm |
Representatives from Salisbury District Council, Wiltshire County Council, the Police and Fire Service offer advice and answer any questions the public may have on community safety issues. |
Netherhampton Fireworks display |
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22nd October – 9 November |
Information from the Fire and Rescue Service and Police regarding Halloween and Bonfire night. |
Schools and Businesses |
North Wiltshire Weeks of Action
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Date |
Event |
Information |
Location |
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9th November 2007 |
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Corsham |
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9th November 2007 |
Environmental and community safety advice and information |
Information will be available from:
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Martingate Centre, Corsham |
Wiltshire wide Weeks of Action
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Date |
Event |
Information |
Location |
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Throughout October and November |
Fire and Rescue Service Safe Drive Stay Alive Production |
Entry to event is through invited schools only. For more information contact Wiltshire’s Fire and Rescue Service |
Various venues around the county. |
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Throughout October and November. |
Solomon Associates Last orders theatre production in schools PSHE classes are supporting schools alongside this project |
Production Entry to the event is through invitation by the schools only. |
Various venues around the county |
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On-going events throughout the year |
Youth Development Service Sparksite |
For Young People by Young People! There's no excuse for being bored, because Wiltshire is bursting with news and activities for young people! Visit www.sparksite.co.uk - Wiltshire's Young People's Website, and find outnews about you and what is happening in your local area. |
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On-going throughout the year by arrangement with local Fire and Rescue service. |
Fire and Rescue Service Free Home Fire Safety Checks. |
Free checks for vulnerable people. For more details contact the Fire and Rescue Service. |
County-wide |
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November |
Smiley Speed indicators |
These smiley face speed indicators will be found in various locations for short periods where speed is perceived to be a problem. |
Corsham Marlborough Devizes Ludgershall Pewsey Salisbury and surrounding areas Trowbridge Warminster |
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On-going throughout the year by arrangement with Wiltshire Police. |
Bobby Van |
Provides home security advice and help for vulnerable people. For more details contact the Wiltshire Police |
County-wide |
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22nd – 26th October and on-going throughout the year in school holidays. |
SPLASH activities for young people. |
For more information contact SPLASH on 01380734106 or visit the website www.splash-wiltshire.org.uk |
County-wide |
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The Wiltshire Community Safety Partnerships are in the process of organising ‘Weeks of Action’ in various locations across the county during October and November. These weeks are designed to raise community awareness of what activities are in place to help tackle anti-social behaviour as well as targeting specific problems.
These weeks also give us an opportunity to carry out intensive environmental clean ups of specific areas including graffiti, fly-tipping and abandoned vehicle removal and promotion of recycling.
During the weeks we will be offering free home safety and fire checks and in addition we will be organising a variety of activities for all ages; some for specific ages, other mixed generation.
There are many organisations that already offer help and support and these will be widely promoted during the weeks. Further information, when available, will be put on the County Council website and in the local press, so please keep checking.
Week of action to clean up Calne (20th to 24th August, 2007)
People in Calne are being urged to get involved in cleaning up litter and graffiti hotspots as part of a community action week to 'Cheer up, Clear up, Clean up Calne'.The week of action has five themed days which have been organised by North Wiltshire Community Safety Partnership.
The partnership is made up of North Wiltshire District Council, Wiltshire County Council, Wiltshire Primary Care Trust, Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service, Wiltshire Police and Wiltshire Police Authority These agencies work with the Probation Service, and a range of other partner agencies including in the voluntary and community sector.
Each day will focus on a different aspect of life in Calne. Local people are being asked to join in and play their part. Ian Whiteway, the partnership anti-social behaviour reduction officer is encouraging people to lend a hand for just ten minutes on Tuesday 21st August, he says '10 minutes at 2 p.m. is all I am asking for. If we all cleaned up a small part of our town we can make a big difference. We have a whole week of activities which everyone can benefit from and we hope to really make a difference in Calne'.
The five days will focus on the following themes:
Monday 20th August : Health and well being day
Tuesday 21st August : Clean up day
Wednesday 22nd August : Community day
Thursday 23rd August : Environmental day
Friday 24th August : Community Safety and Awareness day.
The idea of the event is to get council workers, fire and police officers along with other members of the local community, including housing associations, shops, businesses and community groups, to join forces to clean up areas in the town, some of which are associated with anti-social behaviour. Work will include graffiti and rubbish removal, but the emphasis in also on having fun. There will be more light hearted activities on offer including a skating rink, climbing wall, sport activities, art and craft projects and dance events, providing something for all ages. On the Monday, 'Health and Wellbeing day', there are lots of events taking place in the town hall.
All agencies in the Community Safety Partnership are working together to make the town a safer and cleaner place to live, but this will only be possible with the support of the local community. This is the first in a series of community action weeks designed to get people involved and re-establish their pride in the area they live.
North Wiltshire District Council and Wiltshire County Council will be providing all the clean-up materials. If people would like to take part in any of the clean up or environmental days or would like further information then they can call Mark Rippon at North Wiltshire District Council on 01249 706416 or Ian Whiteway on 01249 706465.
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July, 2007
The BVPI 199 is the measure used by the Government for inspecting the cleanliness of our streets. Within Wiltshire each district has been set a target to improve their street cleaning performance plus an overall target for the County.
To date each District has contributed by sharing best practice with each other, working smarter, revisiting road cleaning schedules and training staff to improve standards and we are on track to achieve those targets.
An additional benefit has been the district operation managers working closely with the divisional Highways Managers to co-ordinate some of their work e.g.
Gully emptying schedules are circulated to the districts.
Parish Steward rota’s are circulated to the districts to enable co-ordination of work.
Weed control in urban and rural areas has been reorganised by the district and county and although this is still under review it is hoped to improve performance and reduce the number of complaints.
Leaf clearance for the autumn has already been discussed.
Closure Orders for Street Works are being circulated to the Districts in advance to enable cleansing functions to be scheduled in and co ordinated at the same time.
Regular meetings are being held between District and Highways managers both as a group and as individuals in each area.
Improving public satisfaction is our next target and work has already begun with the Districts and the public on communicating what street scene is about and what we hope to achieve.
The operations managers have also become involved in other areas of street scene such as Anti social behaviour and Smokefree Wiltshire, we will continue to keep you updated on this work through this page.
