Erlestoke Parish Meeting 29.06.2026
The meeting that was arranged for this evening has been moved to the 29th June 2026! 7pm. Public welcome as usual!
Annual Meeting of the Parish and Annual Parish Council Meeting!
Please join us on the 18th May (originally the 11th) for our annual meetings! This starts at 6.30pm for hellos and snacks, and opens at 6.45 closing at 7pm. It is a chance for the public to chat to the council and bring up anything they would like.
Looking forward to seeing everyone there!
Community Notice: Help Improve Broadband and Mobile Coverage in Wiltshire
Wiltshire Council has launched Wiltshire Council Digital Wiltshire, a new online platform designed to keep residents, businesses and communities informed about the rollout of gigabit capable broadband across the region, including Wiltshire North and South, South Gloucestershire and Swindon.
The platform also includes a simple mobile “not spot” reporting tool. This allows residents to report areas where mobile signal is poor or unavailable. Reporting these areas is very important as it helps identify gaps in coverage and supports future improvements to connectivity across our rural communities.
Better connectivity benefits our community in several ways:
• Emergency resilience – Reliable mobile and internet coverage helps ensure communication during emergencies and severe weather.
• Supporting vulnerable residents – Many older or isolated residents rely on digital services for healthcare access, staying in touch with family and receiving emergency alerts.
• Inclusive access – Helps ensure rural communities are not left behind in the digital age.
• Economic growth – Strong digital infrastructure supports local businesses and attracts new opportunities.
• Community empowerment – Residents can directly highlight connectivity issues and help improve local services.
If you know of areas locally where mobile signal is poor, please take a moment to report them using the Digital Wiltshire platform. Your input will help build a clearer picture of coverage gaps and support future investment.
You can access the platform here:
Digital Wiltshire
Thanks!
Devizes and District Link Post – request for help!
Devizes and District Link
Charity Registration No 1019971
The LINK ‘Good Neighbour Scheme’ is a nationally inspired movement of volunteers who care about the elderly, infirm and vulnerable in their communities.
Who are we?
Devizes and District LINK was launched in 1993 as a registered Charity, when a committee was formed and a dedicated team of drivers and non-drivers from every walk of life came together to serve the community by giving lifts, collecting prescriptions, visiting or just being good neighbours.
Who can use our services?
Unfortunately, because of the lack of volunteers, we have had to reduce what we are able to do by only supplying transportation of clients to medical appointments. Anyone in the community of any age may ask for Link transport assistance for routine surgery or hospital appointments, where no other means of transport is available.
What area do we cover?
The Devizes and District Link voluntary service is available to those living in the Devizes district including the villages of: All Cannings, Bishops Cannings, Bromham, Charlton, the Cheverells, Chirton, Devizes, Etchilhampton, Marden, Patney, Poulshot, Potterne, Roundway, Rowde and Stert, Wilsford.
How are we funded?
LINK relies on donations from groups or individuals, legacies, and fund-raising events.
Each time clients use our service they are given an envelope and asked to donate within their means towards our running costs.
Devizes Link Advert asking for drivers
Yearly Meeting Dates for Erlestoke Parish Council Meetings 2026
All 7pm, at the church, Agenda is posted the week before, public welcome!
9th March
18th May – Annual Parish Meeting and Meeting of the Parish Council
29th June
26th August (PLEASE NOTE THIS IS A WEDNESDAY DUE TO SCHEDULING)
12th October
7th December
Wiltshire Council Update re Recycling Changes
Changes to Wiltshire Waste and Recycling Services
Wiltshire Council has agreed a number of changes to household waste and recycling services over the next few years to meet new national requirements and manage costs.
• Household waste collections may change from fortnightly to once every three weeks from 2027, a public consultation is expected in early 2026.
• Food waste collections will be introduced and residents will receive indoor and outdoor food caddies by 2027.
• Additional bags will be provided for flexible plastic recycling.
• The current kerbside recycling system will remain, with improvements planned at the recycling facility.
• Purton and Lower Compton Household Recycling Centres are planned to close in August 2026.
• A trial booking system will be introduced at some recycling centres to improve safety and reduce congestion.
• Plans for a new household recycling centre in the north of the county are expected within 3 to 4 years.
Residents who wish to share their views or concerns about these changes can contact the Leader of Wiltshire Council
Ian Thorn
Email: Ian.thorn@wiltshire.gov.uk
CANCELLED MEETING OF THE 8TH DECEMBER
The council regrets to cancel tonight’s meeting, the 8th December.
This meeting will now be held on the 5th of January 2026! All Welcome! 7pm!
Council Meeting – 23.06.2025
We hope to see everyone at the next council meeting on the 23rd June, 7pm, Erlestoke Church! There is always a section for public comments at the beginning of the meeting and we welcome everyone to attend.
Annual Parish Meeting!
Hello everyone!
Erlestoke parish council hope to see you at the annual parish meeting on the 12th May 2025, doors open at the church at 6.30pm for drinks and chat, with the meeting starting at 6.45pm! This will then move into the Annual Meeting of the Parish Council
Hope to see everyone there!