We recently discovered that Burton will receive superfast broadband in the next 12 months or so. The exchange at Badminton has already been upgraded and is “taking orders”. Sadly we can not make an order as yet. The next stage Read more
In 2011 the Parish Plan stated ‘Speed of traffic through Burton: 75% of all respondents – and 90% of those who live in Burton – say that traffic drives too fast on the road through Burton (B4039). The police are aware of this concern Read more
This month we will be reading Winesburg, Ohio: A Group of Tales of Ohio Small Town Life by Sherwood Anderson (1919). The book is a collection of interrelated short stories about the various inhabitants of the fictional small Midwestern town Read more
Burton in Bloom is a new group whose aim is to bring a bit more beauty to Burton, with possible projects such as (but not limited to): Picket fencing at entry points to the village Flower tubs at entry points Read more
Wiltshire Council have published the following: Temporary Introduction of One-Way Traffic Restriction: C161 Nettleton (Ref: TTRO 3435) Notice is hereby given that the Wiltshire Council has made an Order to temporarily introduce a One-Way Traffic Restriction on the following road Read more
Thanks to Graham Read for this update sent from digitalinclusion@wiltshire.gov.uk, also known as Wiltshire Online: ‘The good news is that I can confirm that Burton is within the intervention area for the Wiltshire Online programme; this means we are able Read more
At this time of year the churchyard at St Mary’s has loads of plants on the south side that look like wild garlic and smell like wild garlic. If you would like some wild garlic, there is no guarantee that Read more
Our Parish Council seeks a new Parish Clerk. Applicants should have good admin and computing skills and be able to work flexibly. Previous experience in a similar role is preferred. An average of 6 hours per week is expected to be Read more
Your new Parish Councillor is Alistair Caie. Please contact him if there is anything you want to raise with the Parish Council about what is (or is not) being done. His contact details are: The New House Church Hill T: Read more
05/04 between 0400-0800hrs in Grittleton- Unknown suspect(s) has gained entry to pub via secure window. No items appear to have been removed. Old disused till may have been moved from one room to another. 05/04 between 0400-0800 In Grittleton- Unknown Read more