OvergrownHedges

South Marston Parish Councilclerksmpc@southmarston.org.uk01793686150

Following the recent warm andwet weather, a large number ofhedges in the village are now veryovergrown. This not only causesproblems for pedestrians (whoend up having to leave thepavement to avoid them) but alsofor vehicles trying to pull outonto village roads. Their view ofpedestrians and oncoming trafficis obscured, potentially leading toaccidents.

South Marston Parish Councilwould be very grateful ifresidents would check theirhedges and cut them back if theyare causing a nuisance or coveringroad signs.

Tower&TapAs there have been no applications for the role of Editor of theTower & Tap, the Parish Council has decided to suspend thispublicationuntilfurthernotice.Inthemeantime,wewillbeusingthe internet to inform residents about important villagematters.Besidesthevillagewebsite(www.southmarston.org.uk)andnoticeboards,wewouldalsoliketobuildalistofemailaddressesforallresidentswhowouldliketoreceiveinformationupdates.

Sendyouremailaddressto:clerksmpc@southmarston.org.uk

Nightingale Woods

We have been approached by the Forestry Commission with a view to

local residents. They are looking to us for ideas of how we mightimprove the woodland walking experience. Some

meadow, opening up a wetland area and addingone or two open glades inside the woodland.

thinning of low branches and opening up theunder canopy to more light. Light maintenancetasks may also be included, together with roles for younger family

several village residents expressing interest in this.

If you wish to find out more, please contact Barry Thunder at:barry.thunder@southmarston.org.uk

SouthMarston20mphZoneThis proposal was given overwhelming support by the villagerswhen plans were presented at the last two village development

and have the finances in place to pay for the project.

approval and permissions that will allow us to move forward withour plans.

Colin McEwen

St Julian’s WoodlandA small and discreet woodland currently owned and managed by theWiltshire Wildlife Trust. The Parish Council has been invited by WWTto discuss the long term ownership and management of thewoodland with a view to passing these on to a local communitygroup or the Parish Council. No other details are available at this

’s and would like tobecome involved in its future, please contact Barry Thunder.

Eneco Community Benefits FundThe Parish Council are in receipt of monies from Eneco as part of

be spent on improvements to drainage ditches alongside both solar

edge of the Sevor Solar Farm to join up with Footpath 2, which runsby the War Memorial north east towards Sevenhampton. Otherprojects will be developed over the coming months.