Welcome to Leigh
The community website for our Wiltshire village
Village News
Targeting Fly-tipping: Wiltshire Council has this week launched a campaign to target fly-tippers with an offer to reward up to £200 in High Street vouchers for information that leads to a prosecution. More details here.
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Safe Leigh Church: A new raffle is being planned to raise money to Leigh Church. The latest news on developments with All Saints is available to read here. If you're able to volunteer your time or are willing to donate prizes for a raffle, click here.
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Fibre Cabling: Swan Lane in Leigh will be closed in from October 7th to November 11th for the installation of fibre cables. More info here.
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Surviving Winter Funding: Wiltshire Community Foundation administer a Surviving Winter grant of £300 per person to help vulnerable residents pay for winter costs.
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200 Club: Congratulations to October's 200 Club winner; Julie Reading (£20) and runner-up; Janet Corry (£10). Click here to find out more about the monthly draw, and how you can take part.
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Potholes: Money has been set aside to repair some of the largest potholes in the village. We're hoping the Waterhay / River Thames junction will be given priority.
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Roadworks
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ROAD CLOSURE: B4040 Common Hill Cricklade will be closed from The Fiddle (Cricklade) to the Chelworth crossroads for three days (December 11th to 13th) for resurfacing works. Diversions will be in place.
ROAD CLOSURE: B4042 (Malmesbury to Brinkworth) will be closed during the day from Cowbridge in Malmesbury to the first Somerfords turning. The closure will take place from the 13th to 16th December for resurfacing works. Diversions will be in place.
ROAD CLOSURE: Ashton Road (Lower Minety to Ashton Keynes) will be closed from the B4696 near Ashton Keynes to Lower Minety. The closure will take place from the 6th to 16th January for excavation and cabling works.
Election Candidate List (Wiltshire North)
LABOUR: Jon Fisher
CONSERVATIVE: James Gray
GREEN: Bonnie Jackson
LIBERAL DEMOCRAT: Brian Mathew
Events
18th November: Parish council meeting at All Saints
7th December: Christmas light switch on at All Saints church from 6pm
24th December: Christmas carol service and raffle draw at All Saints. Prize list is shown below
NOTICE BOARD
Announcements, news, information, downloads and articles for residents, by residents
LEIGH VILLAGE
Useful information about the Leigh's churches, it's history and what life is like in the village today
TOURISM
Where to find Leigh's hidden gems, plus links to nearby towns and attractions