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Welcome to the Wilcot and Huish with Oare website

On this site you can find contact details for your local parish councillors and the parish clerk, details of forthcoming council meetings, and the minutes of recent meetings.We also publish agendas for the forthcoming meetings. There is also up-to-date news relating to the villages and links you might find useful. We are always interested in your feedback so please let us have any comments.

Recent news

Annual Parish Meeting on Tuesday 14th May 2024 at 7.00pm in Oare Village hall

You are all invited to the Annual Parish Meeting on Tuesday 14th May 2024 at 7.00pm in Oare Village hall.  The agenda will be posted here when it is available.

 

This will b e followed by the Annual Meeting of the Parish Council or AGM to which Councillors are summoned at approximately 8pm.

The Agenda for the AGM will be posted here when it is available. If you wish to raise a question please contact the clerk at least 1 week before.

Clerk: Ruth Kinderman
clerk@wilcotandhuish-pc.gov.uk
2 Little Woodborough, Woodborough, Pewsey,
Wiltshire, SN9 5PL
01672 851757

Incidence of sheep worrying again in our parish – dogs on leads please.

There has recently been a terrible incidence of sheep worrying in our Parish of Wilcot, Huish and Oare recently.  Twelve ewes in lamb were injured and five were killed by the dogs or were destroyed due to the severity of their injuries.  The scene for those who found them was horrific.

The Rural Police Force patrols are carrying out operations to find and prosecute owners of sheep worrying dogs this month in a national campaign. Following the updated legislation, the Dogs (Protection of Livestock) (Amendment) Bill, Police will now be given greater powers to respond to livestock worrying incidents more effectively – making it easier for them to collect evidence and, in the most serious cases, seize and detain dogs to reduce the risk of further attacks.

No matter how well trained your dog is, it is vital that you keep your dog on the lead around livestock, even if you can usually trust it to come to call. If you live in or near a farming area, you must make sure that your dog cannot escape from your property, as it may find its way onto land containing sheep.

The National Sheep Association (NSA) are runing a week long campaign from March 25th Click HERE for the link. This will help you and your pet have fun and safe days out without disrupting the important work of sheep farmers. You should also read this advice if you are a dog owner living in or near a farming area, as escaped dogs can be a real problem for farmers.

It is every dog’s instinct to chase, even if they are usually obedient and good with other animals. Also other walkers on a footpath might not appreciate your dog running up to them.

Chasing by dogs can do serious damage to sheep, even if the dog doesn’t catch them. The stress of worrying by dogs can cause sheep to die and pregnant ewes to miscarry their lambs.

Sheep fleeing from dogs are often killed or seriously injured by their panicked attempts to escape, causing untold damage to fences and field boundaries in the process.

Dogs chasing ewes and lambs can cause mis-mothering issues, with lambs dying from starvation or hypothermia when they become separated from their mother and fail to find her again.

Dog bites can cause death in sheep or necessitate them being put down at a later date, or in less severe cases considerable veterinary bills and additional welfare issues as a result of flies being attracted to the blood and leading to a nasty health problem in sheep called ‘fly strike’. Injuries to sheep can also delay the normal farming routine, be it the mating season or administration of vital medicines and vaccines.

It is an offence to allow a dog to worry sheep. Worrying includes attacking or chasing sheep and, in some circumstances, farmers are legally entitled to shoot dogs if they are endangering their sheep. Find out more by clicking HERE  to visit the  ‘Staying legal’ sections below.

To hear from farmers about the effect dog worrying has on them, click HERE to watch the video.

Click HERE to see the leaflet.

How to enjoy your dog walks - advice on avoiding a sheep worrying incident

Parish Council Meeting Tuesday March 19th 2024

Cllrs are summoned to this meeting of the Wilcot, Huish and Oare Parish Council on March 19th at 7pm at Oare Village Hall.

Click HERE to see  the agenda.

Draft Minutes of the Parish Council Meeting of January 9th 2024

Please click HERE to view a copy of the Minutes of the Parish council meeting of Janaury 9th 2024

Cost of Living Fund – a Pewsey Community Area Partnership Initiative for residents of Pewsey Vale

Cost of Living Fund – Request Form 2023

This fund aims to provide short-term one-off support to families or individuals living in the Pewsey Community Area as defined by Wiltshire Council (see villages listed in the footer). Residents may apply for funds for ad hoc items that will alleviate financial constraints and provide breathing space for those applying during this cost of living crisis. This is not means tested. Cash will NOT be offered, only the goods/items needed or where appropriate vouchers. However, the referral will need to be supported by a professional or unrelated person or agent to prevent misuse.  Every request will be considered on its merit. Claims for more than a value of £150 will be the exception. The following is a list of items that is not exhaustive: white goods, IT tablet or laptop , furniture from Cossor’s of Pewsey or KFR Devizes, slow cooker, curtains,  shoes, clothing,  clothes airer, stairgate, highchair, activities for children (for mental health), supermarket vouchers, day out to local farm park (family mental health).

To view and download a form click HERE

Parish Council Meeting Tuesday January 9th 2024, Wilcot Village Hall, 7pm.

Councillors are summoned to a meeting of Wilcot, Huish and Oare Parish Council on Tuesday January 9th at 7pm at Wilcot Village Hall.

To see a copy of the Agenda please click HERE.

This meeting is to finalise the Budget and Precept for the next year.  Any resident wishing to add items to the agenda should contact the Clerk before the agenda is published.

Minutes of the Parish Council Meeting at Oare on November 21st 2023

Please click HERE to see the minutes of the Parish Council Meeting held in Oare on November 21st 2023

December 2023 Newsletter with upcoming road closures

Please click HERE to read the December 2023 News with road closures for this month and next.

The councillors would like to wish all the residents a Merry Christmas and a Happy and Peaceful New Year.

Do you have concerns about the state of our roads? Highways Matters meeting this November.

Pewsey Area Board is focussing on Highways at its next public meeting on Monday November 27th at 6-30 pm  in the Bouverie Hall Pewsey.  If you care about your roads and want to express your thoughts please come along.  This is your chance to use you voice for local issues.

Next Parish Council Meeting is on November 21st 2023

Councillors are summoned to attend a Meeting of Wilcot, Huish and Oare Parish Council in the Oare Village Hall on Tuesday 21st November 2023 at 7.00 pm.. NOTE Not Wednesday as previously posted.

The agenda is available by clicking HERE.

Members of the public are welcome to attend.