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
Petrol Price Finder
1st September 2026 by Ruth Kinderman
Petrol Price Finder is a simple tool from MoneyHelper that helps you find the cheapest petrol and diesel near you.
Whether you’re planning a long journey or just topping up the tank, you can compare fuel prices across the UK using data from the government Fuel Finder service, helping you budget and make your money go further.
Parish Council meeting 8th September 2026
by Ruth Kinderman
The parish council will meet in Oare Village Hall at 7pm on Tuesday 8th September. The agenda is available to view
Wiltshire Connect Timetable changes from 1st September
by Ruth Kinderman
There are timetable changes taking place on the 1st September to some timetabled Wiltshire Connect services. The main changes are:
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100 Devizes-Marlborough: Minor timetable changes
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101 Pewsey-Devizes: The 16.15 from Devizes to Pewsey will leave 30 minutes later at 16.45 on Mon-Fri.
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110/120 Marlborough-Hungerford-Great Bedwyn-Marlborough: Most journeys will operate 10 minutes later and the 12.10pm from Marlborough will call at Great Bedwyn first thus providing a more direct return journey from Marlborough. Due to very low usage, Ham will become a pre-bookable stop on the route.
Full timetables are available to view here:
Wiltshire Connect – Timetable 100
Wiltshire Connect – Timetable 101
Wiltshire Connect – Timetable 110+120
New Booking system for Devizes HRC from 14th September
by Ruth Kinderman
Wiltshire Council is reminding residents that a booking system pilot will be introduced at six of its Household Recycling Centres (HRCs) this September
Wiltshire Council has seen increasing demand at its HRCs which has caused operational challenges across the network. The booking system pilot is being introduced to see if this can help reduce queuing, improve customer experience and operational efficiency and minimise disruption for nearby communities and businesses.
From Tuesday 8 September, residents will be able to book a visit online ahead of the launch of the appointment-only system on Monday 14 September at the following sites:
- Devizes
- Lower Compton (near Calne)
- Melksham
- Purton
- Salisbury
- Stanton St Quintin (Chippenham)
As part of the pilot, residents will initially be able to book a 30-minute slot up to one week in advance, with some same-day appointments also available. Slot lengths and site capacity will be regularly reviewed throughout the pilot to ensure the service meets demand while maintaining efficient site operations.
For more information and how to book, please visit https://www.wiltshire.gov.uk/bookhrc
Wiltshire Council Freight Action Plan survey
by Ruth Kinderman
Wiltshire Council is consulting on its freight strategy. The survey can be completed at https://wiltshirefreight.commonplace.is/ This is very relevant to the parish, as the A345 bisects Oare and is used daily by HGV’s and buses.
Pre-emptive flooding action needed
by Ruth Kinderman
Under common law and the Land Drainage Act, owners of land adjacent to a watercourse are designated as Riparian Owners. Riparian owners hold the legal responsibility to maintain the bed and banks of the watercourse running through or alongside their property. This includes keeping the channel clear of any obstructions, overgrown vegetation, silt, or debris to ensure water can flow freely and to minimize local flood risks.
The parish council asks that all local riparian owners kindly inspect their boundaries and arrange for any necessary clearance or maintenance work over the coming weeks. Proactive maintenance by individual landowners is vital to protecting our entire community from waterlogging and flooding during periods of heavy rain.
For detailed guidelines on what your responsibilities entail, you can consult the official UK Government Guide on Owning a Watercourse.
Please also see this leaflet published locally by Green Vale for further information about preventing and managing flood risks.Green Vale flood leaflet July 2026 -final
Parish Newsletter Summer 2026
17th July 2026 by Ruth Kinderman
Please peruse the latest parish newsletter here.
Minutes of parish council meeting 23rd June 2026
by Ruth Kinderman
The minutes for the parish council held on 23rd June 2026 are available to view.
Police Report April-June 2026
by Ruth Kinderman
The police report for the second quarter of 2026 relating to this parish is now available here.
Digital Wiltshire – Project Gigabit
18th June 2026 by Ruth Kinderman
Digital Wiltshire – Wiltshire Council
If anybody is interested in taking advantage of a voucher scheme to expedite the installation of fibre broadband in their locality, please find further information through the link above or contact the Clerk to the parish council.
