Westbury Community Tree Nursery Open Day

The Westbury Community Tree Nursery is holding an Open Day at 3.00pm today, Saturday 27th July.  All welcome.  Access is from the footpath across Court House Farm (from the stile just opposite the shop)

Village Meeting Wednesday 24th July

A reminder that there will be a meeting in the village hall at 7.30 pm on 24th July to consider the latest proposals from the Church Commissioners for development at Roughmoor Lane. Details of the plans will be available in the hall and can also be found on their website here.

At our request, the deadline for submitting comments on these proposals has been extended until July 31st. The commissioners anticipate submitting a formal application for outline planning permission in the autumn when there will be a further opportunity to comment.

Roughmoor Lane Developments.

 

There will be a meeting in the village hall at 7.30 pm on Wednesday 24th July to discuss the latest developments in relation to the Church Commissioners proposals for land at Roughmoor Lane. The meeting will provide

  • An opportunity for those who could not attend the presentation by the commissioners on the 10th to see the new proposals.
  • The opportunity to see a summary of the comments recorded by villagers attending on the 10th in our ‘exit poll’
  • A reminder of the resources available to villagers to inform any comments they might wish to make and an outline of the probable timetable
  • A chance to contribute ideas on how the village ought to respond to a planning application as and when one is submitted

Neighbourhood Plan Working Group on behalf of the Parish Council

Roughmoor Lane Consultation

This poster draws attention to a consultation on proposed developments south of Roughmoor Lane arranged by the Church Commissioners. Please bring it to the attention of any friends and neighbours who might be unable to receive this post. Copies are being placed around the village.

Please note that as of 26/06/24 the link to the website does not work. We will let you know when it is operational.

The church commissioners have also put up notices indicating that they have asked for permission to demolish the modern barns adjacent to Court House Farm.

Roughmoor Lane A date for your diary

A date for your diary. We understand that the Church Commissioners have booked the village hall for the afternoon and early evening of Wednesday 10th July for a pre-application consultation on their latest plans for development south of Roughmoor Lane. We will let people know further details as and when they supply them.

Mick Fletcher on behalf of the Neighbourhood Plan Working Group

Priorities Survey

A reminder that there is still time to complete the Neighbourhood Plan Priorities Survey which is available online here. 

A Neighbourhood Plan gives us a way to influence how Westbury will develop in the future.  Don’t miss the chance to say what you think it should cover.

 

*Neighbourhood Plan Priorities Survey*

*Neighbourhood Plan Priorities Survey.*

A link to enable you to complete the new Neighbourhood Plan Priorities Survey is below. If you click on the link, the introduction will explain why this survey is different to anything you have already seen, and why it is important. While hard copies will be circulated to every residential address in the parish next week, it will save a great deal of time and effort if you complete it on line using a phone, PC or tablet. The website will accept one completed form per device per address.

The link is https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/5CYGZP2

Advance Notice – Neighbourhood Plan Priorities Survey

In the next week every house in Westbury should receive, through the door, a copy of a message from the Neighbourhood Plan Working Group and a survey form.  If you have not received one by the end of April please get in touch with Chris Langdon or any parish councillor. It is important that all households get a copy.

We will be asking you to do two things

  1. Read the message carefully. It explains why this survey is different to anything you have had so far and why it is important
  1. Please use the online option to complete the survey and encourage others to do the same if they can. It saves time and saves volunteers unnecessary work

 

‘One Life’ – film at Westbury Village Hall this Friday 5 April, 7.30pm

One Life is a 2023 movie based on the true story of Nicholas Winton, who saved hundreds of children from Nazi occupation in 1938. It is a true tearjerker that will inspire viewers with its depiction of how one person really can make a major positive difference.

And here are a few review extracts –
One of the best films of 2024…Sir Anthony Hopkins gives a performance that can break your heart.

There will be no dry eye, any time, in any theatre, where “One Life” is shown. One life that saved 669 lives, which has thus far resulted in approximately 6,000 descendants.

Among the recent spate of WWII dramas about ordinary people who did extraordinary things…James Hawes’s One Life, a British film, is one of the best.

Despite the fact that this film’s narrative is like a ping pong ball bouncing back and forth between 1988 and 50 years earlier, it works well. All the flashbacks provide context to the rescue operation, and to the continuing legacy of that operation.

One Life is an example of historical storytelling that doesn’t need artificial drama to get its points across—the truth is dramatic and moving enough. Hopkins’ and Flynn’s performances beautifully blend to paint a nicely crafted portrait.

So. usual drill – tickets £8 from village shop or on the door – first drink included in ticket price. There will be nibbles supplied by a team of willing helpers. – sorry no mini quiches this time, but we are promised chocolate brownies , among other delights. Come at 7-30 for 8pm start .

Neighbourhood Plan – Updates

The village meeting on the 27th March 2024 provided brief updates on a number of related issues including proposals for housing development at Roughmoor Lane.  A summary of the information provided, with links to further detail where appropriate, is given here.