The Sands - resurfacing information - 14th-19th January 2026

These works involve asphalt patch repairs, adjustment of ironwork, reinstatement of road markings and associated maintenance works.

The works will commence on Wednesday the 14th of January 2026 and will be completed by Monday the 19th of January 2026 between the hours of 07:00 and 19:00, however on occasions they may over run due to uncontrollable circumstances such as plant breakdowns, if weather conditions are unfavourable, or occasionally the need for additional repairs is discovered once the work has started.

There will be advance information signs erected on site giving confirmed start dates.

Due to the nature of the works and the local environment, the works will be carried out within a temporary road closure, to ensure that adequate health & safety is maintained for the contractor & local residents.

Road Markings and Ironwork adjustments may need to be completed at a later date.

The main diversion route for all ‘through’ traffic whilst works are being undertaken within the road closure will be as per the attached map and road diversion drawings.

The Contractor will maintain pedestrian access for residents for the duration of the works; but depending upon what operation is being undertaken and where it’s being undertaken residents may find that when accessing or egressing from their property in their vehicle, they may experience a delay and have to wait for plant to be moved out of the carriageway. Residents are advised, when leaving their property, to allow extra time for any possible delays and when returning to their property, there will be traffic management operatives located at the extents of the works, to speak to them, explain where they live, and they will be able to assist.

There will be points during the material laying process where vehicular access will be restricted as residents won’t be able to drive over the newly laid material, as early trafficking could lead to premature failure, therefore it is recommended to residents that if works are being undertaken in the vicinity of their property to speak to the workforce in advance to ask if there will be any restrictions with regards to access.

Advanced signing will be erected and letter drops to all residents located within the site extents will commence week starting 8th of December 2025. Signing will be in place advising that local businesses will be open as usual.

Scottish and Southern Electricity Network Priority Register

Anybody with children under the age of 5, or anybody over the age of 60, or anybody with electricity-dependent vulnerabilities can apply to be added to the SSEN Priority Register for extra, immediate support in the event of a power cut. The application form is available here.

Parish Council Meetings

The next meeting of the parish council will be held on Thursday 15th January at 7.00pm

in the Woodborough Parish Room.

Forthcoming Road Closures

December 8th C8 Alton Barnes to Hare Street/Cross Hayes notice-2_bd09435fce.pdf

 January 5th-6th Smithy Lane to west of Club for Wessex Water to repair manhole cover following works during the summer. We are now aware of at least two more manhole covers which need repairing (The Sands and the crossroads) since the drainage works, please let the Clerk know of any more and we will try and get them all done at once! notice-2_4380dd34e0.pdf 

 January 14th-19th the C38 Broad Street totally closed from Woodbridge Inn to the East Kennet turning just before Lockeridge. Full details at Causeway one.network If you require further information about the resurfacing process, please look at Highways maintenance overview - Wiltshire Council

Summer 2025 Newsletter

Spring 2025 Newsletter

In view of some posts on WhatsApp, and a few emails/letters to the parish council, please peruse this Rationale, for the planned extension to the pavement along the C261 (between Leabinloch and the stream), in conjunction with the older Summary of Traffic Management, November 2023, to be found on the documents page.

The final design for the pavement extension, produced by Wiltshire Highways, can be viewed here.

Woodborough, Wiltshire

The attractive rural civil parish of Woodborough is set almost in the middle of the Vale of Pewsey in Wiltshire, and lies within the North Wessex Downs Landscape Trust, formerly named an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. It is almost equidistant from the market towns of Devizes and Marlborough and 3 miles west of the village of Pewsey. There is a spectacular White Horse clearly visible on the escarpment just a few miles to the north, by Alton Barnes. As a result of a massive effort by the Woodborough community area it was completely re-chalked in 2019, with considerable help from an RAF Chinook.

Read more about the history of the White Horse here and read more about the re-chalking exercise here.

Walkers Are Welcome

Woodborough is one of the parishes within the Pewsey Community Area Partnership so will be included in the latest Walkers Are Welcome initiative. More information as to how this will benefit the Pewsey Vale can be found here. Accreditation has now been achieved - please see the press release for further information about this and view the certificate here.

Woodborough Parish Rooms

The Parish Rooms Management Committee would welcome one or two more volunteers to help with the upkeep of the garden and other low level maintenance (aka odd jobs!)

Please contact the Clerk to find out more.