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Covingham Skate Park

CALLING ALL BUDDING STREET ARTISTS!

Covingham Parish Council are looking for 2 or 3 budding street artists to help brighten up our skate park area in Covingham.

The skate park equipment is beginning to look a little tired, it has been defaced, tagged with graffiti which has no relevance to anybody in the area.

Interested? We’ll supply the paint!!!! 

Send us pictures of your artwork and contact details to:

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 We look forward to hearing from you 😊

A Tribute To Councillor Derek Benfield

Derek Benfield

The Parish Council was saddened to hear of the passing of Derek yesterday, 26th October 2022.  Our thoughts and prayers are with his family at this sad time.

He was a stalwart of the Parish Council having served as a Councillor for over 30 years which shows an outstanding commitment to the residents of Covingham. This milestone was acknowledged in May 2021 when he was awarded the Honorary Freedom of the Parish of Covingham, which when told, rendered Derek speechless and emotional. Whilst this award was to recognise his service to the Parish of Covingham, we must not forget his achievements in the wider community. He was elected as a Borough Councillor in 1992, becoming the Deputy Leader of the Council in 1994, a position he held until 2002. The achievements during this period that he was most proud of was the creation of Stanton Park, Shaw Community Forest and Shop Mobility.  He also held the role of Vice Chairman of the Police Authority for 8 years. He was the Mayor in 2003-2004 when he undertook 684 engagements and was the runner up in The Mayor of England competition. Other organisations that benefitted from his experience are Age Concern where he was Chairman, a role he also held for Health watch and he was a committee member of the Bobby Van Trust and Dial-a-Ride.

Derek was always a good listener and would willingly share both his knowledge and experience and provide advice when asked. He always had time for the residents and his Parish Council colleagues. It didn’t matter what the problem was, after a few minutes with Derek he always provided sound counsel and you left with a smile on your face. 

He was a true gentleman and friend to many and will be sorely missed.  He will remain in our memories for years to come. It was an honour and privilege to have known him.

My thanks to Royston Cartwright for sharing this photo and giving me permission to use it.  It was taken in September 2020 at Coate Water.

 

Val Curtis

Chair, Covingham Parish Council

27th October 2022

Pack Hill/Commonhead Roundabout

Pack Hill Road Closure 

Pack Hill is closed at Commonhead Roundabout from 9th January until 10th February 2023.

Wanborough Road remains open during this period.

Access to Wanborough from Commonhead is via Liddington and Foxhill.

 

Overnight Road Closure

NOTICE OF TEMPORARY OVERNIGHT ROAD CLOSURE B4006 DORCAN WAY AND EDISON ROAD 

The Order is being introduced for resurfacing works and will prohibit vehicles from proceeding on the B4006 Dorcan Way between the roundabouts junctions with The Drive and Hindle Way and Edison Road between Dorcan Way and Faraday Road including the section of the roundabout with Wheatstone Road. 

The Order comes into the force on the 20 October 2022 for 12 months  but it is expected the works will be carried out overnight between 20:00 and 06:00 hours in October/November 2022 with works taking up to 6 weeks.  Advance notice at location will be given of work start dates/times.

Alternative Route:

Edison Road Closure - Traffic to be diverted via Liden Drive and Dorcan Way and vice versa.

Sections of the roundabout with Wheatstone Road Closure – traffic to be diverted via Wheatstone Road, A419, A4259 Marlborough Road to Coate Roundabout, B4006 Dorcan Way and vice versa

Dorcan Way Closure – Traffic to be diverted via Covingham Drive, Merlin Way, White Hart Roundabout, A419, A4259 Marlborough Road to Coate Roundabout and vice versa

Access to industrial estate to be maintained.

 

Wanborough Road Closure

Road Closure from Monday 6th June until Friday 9th September
 
As part of the new Redlands housing development for the New Eastern Villages, new highway drainage, street lights and a footpath needs to be installed along Wanborough Road.
 
For these improvements to go ahead, Conlon Ltd will be closing the road between Poplars Nursery to Burycroft Junction from Monday, 6 June until Friday, 9 September 2022.
Access to business and homes will be maintained, and emergency services have been notified of the closure.
 
Due to safety reasons, cyclists and walkers will not be able to travel through the area where the contractor is digging up the road.
We will also be working on the Southern Connector Access Road scheme under this closure.
 
A full diversion route and other information on the closure is on our website: www.swindon.gov.uk/wanboroughroadclosure
  1. Letter From ThermoFisher To Residents
  2. Councillor Derek Benfield

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Agenda

Click here to see the agenda for the council meeting to be held on Monday 5th June 2023.

Annual Report

The Annual Report for 2022/2023 was presented at the Annual Assembly on 15th May 2023 by Val Curtis. Please read this report

Speed Indicator Devices

The parish now operate two Speed Indicator Devices. Follow link to see more information.

 Council Meetings

The next Parish Council Meeting will be held for any Members of the public wishing to join on Monday 5th June 2023. See Meetings for further information. 

Future provisional dates:

Monday 3rd July 2023

Monday 7th August 2023

Monday 4thSeptember 2023

Monday 2nd October 2023

Monday 6th November 2023

Monday 4th December 2023

Monday 8th January 2024

Monday 5th February 2024

Monday 4th March 2024

Monday 8th April 2024

Monday 13th May 2024

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