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Watering in the Village

Watering in the Village 1200 1200 Clerk

A hosepipe ban starts on Tuesday 22nd July. Under this ban, the Parish Council is allowed to continue watering newly planted trees and hedging by hosepipe if required. You may…

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Recreation Ground Safety Notice

Recreation Ground Safety Notice 1754 2480 Clerk

There are a number of cracks in the ground on the Recreation Ground due to the hot and dry weather, so please be careful. Some temporary repairs have been made…

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Issue 59 - July 2025 Community News

Issue 59: July 2025 Community News

Issue 59: July 2025 Community News 800 600 Editor

This edition begins with a report on a recent summer outing, where a group of village residents enjoyed a day trip to Windsor Castle, courtesy of the F & E…

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Oak tree at the Recreation Ground

Essential Tree Safety Work at the Rec

Essential Tree Safety Work at the Rec 417 325 Editor

Barriers are being erected around the tree. For your own safety, please do not cross the barriers surrounding the tree. Permission from Swindon Borough Council is required for the works…

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Meeting

Annual Parish Meeting – 28th May

Annual Parish Meeting – 28th May 1200 1200 Clerk

The Annual Parish Meeting will take place in the Village Hall on Wednesday 28th May at 8pm, following the Have Your Say event. This will include the annual Parish Council…

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Have Your Say event - Wednesday 28th of May 6.30 - 8pm

Have Your Say Event – 28th May

Have Your Say Event – 28th May 800 600 Clerk

Drop in event at the Village Hall Wednesday 28th May 6.30 to 8 p.m. An opportunity to raise questions, concerns or ideas relating to life in South Marston Village. featuring:…

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Old Vicarage Lane planned road closure

Old Vicarage Lane – Planned 2-day road closure

Old Vicarage Lane – Planned 2-day road closure 1121 635 Editor

A 2-day road closure for tree felling is planned for Monday 2nd of June and Tuesday 3rd of June from 9.30am to 3.30pm, on Old Vicarage Lane. The tree removal…

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Issue 58 - May 2025 Community News

Issue 58: May 2025 Community News

Issue 58: May 2025 Community News 800 600 Editor

Our front page features the recent VE Day Celebration hosted by the Church. Village residents of all ages came together and enjoyed refreshments, model aeroplanes, VE displays, wartime music and…

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Barnes Coach

Share Your Thoughts on the Free Fortnightly Bus Service

Share Your Thoughts on the Free Fortnightly Bus Service 800 600 Editor

Many of you will remember that ten years ago, Stagecoach withdrew the number 65 bus service from the village. Since then, the Parish Council has made multiple efforts to have…

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Construction vehicles

Construction Traffic on Village Roads

Construction Traffic on Village Roads 800 600 Editor

Yesterday’s experience with construction dumper trucks using Pound Corner for transporting materials will not be repeated. The Parish Council has obtained an apology from the construction company, Breheny, whose logo…

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