Haydon Wick Council Members’ Allowances 2021-2022 The Local Authorities (Members’ Allowances) England Regulations 2003 state that: Parish Councils may choose to pay their members an allowance, known as a ‘parish basic allowance’, to recognise the time and effort they put into their parish duties.  There is no obligation on the parish and town council to…

In accordance with Section 6 of the Local Audit and Accountability Act 2014 and with Haydon Wick Parish Council being classified as a smaller authority (where the higher of gross income or gross expenditure was over £25,000), it is a requirement that we complete Part 3 of the Annual Governance and Accountability Return (AGAR). The AGAR…

The newly refurbished Haydon Wick Skatepark opened to eagerly awaiting users and the community this week on Tuesday 1 September 2020 at 3pm. Skaters and scooters of all ages joined the Haydon Wick Parish Council employees and Councillors to showcase their Airwalk, Flip and Pop Shove-It moves. The Council is delighted with the positive community…

Have your say on how you would improve the open spaces within your community! Haydon Wick Parish Council is consulting with residents, local business and visitors to help enhance the open spaces within its Parish. The purpose of the consultation is to identify the needs of the Parish and to ensure that there is adequate…

Pyramidal orchids growing in the reduced mowing area at Hyssop Close. There is also a good display of ox – eyed daisies. Better results than expected in the first few months of leaving the area fallow! Thank you to Helen (one of our keen residents who is helping us with the wildflower project) for taking…

Work commences on Haydonleigh Skate Park, Haydon Wick, Swindon We are delighted to announce that works on the Haydonleigh Skate Park are now underway. The Parks & Projects Team made a start on dismantling the previous skate park equipment at the end of May and prepared the grounds ready for the project to begin. The…

The Annual Governance and Accountability Return (AGAR) or the ‘annual return’ is produced every year for electors and local taxpayers to see the Council’s accounting statements and governance arrangements and the external auditor’s opinion on them. The Return has now been submitted to the external auditor for approval.  A copy of documents submitted can be found…

The Grounds Maintenance Contractors that carry out the Council’s shrub and hedge cutting (Countrywide) were unable to cut the hedge pictured below at Coleridge Close last week due to noting that birds were nesting. Therefore, this hedge will be revisited in the Autumn schedule (September-November) when it can be cut safely.   Countrywide risk assess…

Countrywide have now began their schedule for the grass cutting of the larger areas from May – September which means our internal team can focus on the other areas of the schedule. Pictured below is Voyager Drive, a beautiful open space situated in Oakhurst. The area has actually received some extra care this week from…