Welcome to Leigh

The community website for our Wiltshire village

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The village of Leigh sits between Cricklade and Malmesbury in North Wiltshire.

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Thanks, JP

Leigh Charity

February 2023: School Trips: Many will know that over the years the charity has helped with the cost of school trips for those at Ashton...

Hugh Thomas

Feb 6, 2023

How to report Fly Tipping

From Wiltshire Council: New fly-tipping campaign to crack down on environmental crime We've launched a new campaign to combat fly-tipping...

Wiltshire Council

Nov 28, 2022

Hosepipe ban - Restrictions Lifted

Update 25th November 2022: Hosepipe ban has been lifted. A message from Thames Water: From Wednesday 24 August, we’re bringing in a...

Jon Ponting

Oct 31, 2022

Queen's Jubilee Party - 5th June

The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee Party is on 5th June at the Church, a short service at 12 noon will certainly be celebrating the Queen's...

Jon Ponting

May 28, 2022

Leigh Welcome Pack

Leigh Parish Council has created a Welcome Pack for anyone who has recently moved to the village. It has been collated and produced by...

Jon Ponting

May 23, 2022

£150 Government Energy Rebate

In February, the Government announced that all households in council tax bands A to D are entitled to a one-off council tax energy rebate...

Wiltshire Council

May 7, 2022

Waste collection - industrial action

Update 17th March Recycling collections to resume from 21 March Hills Municipal Collections and GMB Union have confirmed they have...

Wiltshire Council

Mar 21, 2022

Community Speedwatch

Disappearing are the days of the parish Community Speed Watchers standing at the side of the road with their day glow coats and speed...

Phil Ray

Mar 14, 2022

Wiltshire Youth Survey

Quick link to survey: https://surveys.wiltshire.gov.uk/snapwebhost/s.asp?k=162367653303 Wiltshire Council wants to know more about young...

Wiltshire Council

Sep 28, 2021

Leigh Summer Party - 12th September

The Leigh's annual summer party is making a welcome return. It's being held on 12th September at All Saints Church. There will be a...

Mandy Thomas

Aug 19, 2021

Bus Back Better Update - Wiltshire

Quick link to survey: https://surveys.wiltshire.gov.uk/snapwebhost/s.asp?k=162679536235 We wanted to update you on the Government’s...

Wiltshire Council

Jul 27, 2021

Removing Bus Shelters

Dear Villagers, The Parish Council has decided to remove three of the bus shelters in the village. Two on the B4696 road and one on the...

Donna Jones

Jul 20, 2021

Hillside Playing Field

Please take care when using the play equipment in the park. The rubber flooring around the play apparatus has gaps which may cause a trip...

Jon Ponting

Jul 12, 2021

Village Broadband Options

As broadband technology has progressed in recent years, Leigh has gone from being one of the left-behind parts of the UK, to being one of...

Jon Ponting

May 15, 2021

Emergency & Useful Contacts

In a life threatening emergency, also dial 999 Non-emergency crime: 101 If the incident took place in Leigh, ask for John Bordiss:...

Jon Ponting

May 14, 2021

Defibrillator

Defibrillators can be used to provide an electric pulse to somebody who is suffering from cardiac arrest. The Leigh has a defibrillator...

Jon Ponting

Apr 15, 2021

Save Leigh Church

All Saints Church is a Grade ll listed building which has been standing on Swan Lane since 1896. As with many remote churches throughout...

Hugh Thomas

Apr 15, 2021

All Saints Church

Originally built at Upper Waterhay in 1250 and then extended in 1430, All Saints Church was broken down stone by stone, transported by...

Jon Ponting

Apr 15, 2021

Life at Leigh

Leigh church community aims to “make room for all”. As we've been a small congregation, we hold services mainly at the festivals (Easter,...

Reverend Shirley Danby

Apr 15, 2021

Village Map

This map, updated in 2015, lists road names, farm names and other addresses in the Leigh. It is available as part of the Village...

Anthony Beechey

Apr 15, 2021