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The HNS surveys are now being delivered and, indeed, many of you will have received yours already.
..to reflect on the disaster which took place 50 years ago.The Aberfan disaster was the catastrophic collapse of a colliery spoil tip in the Welsh village of Aberfan, near Merthyr Tydfil.
It should be delivered to you over the next couple of weeks.It will contain a Housing Needs Survey.
...do people really move Greater Crested Newts?It's not a new rumour.
Thanks to those who have contacted me.There are two things to remember about these signs.
The new owners of some of the Gap land, take a stand.HGT Developments LLP, or its agents, is presumably responsible for the signs.
...on capping council tax for local councils.The Department for Communities and Local Government (DCLG) has published a technical consultation on the 2017/18 local government finance settlement. The consultation closes on Friday 28 October 2016.
Parish steward scheme officially launched.They are already a feature on the roads and in the communities of Wiltshire, but parish stewards were officially launched this week (1 October).
...at long last.The scheme restarted yesterday with Hilperton first on the calendar.
Your Independent councillor for Hilperton.My October e-newsletter.
Maggie Rae has left today with immediate effect.She had been off work for about three months, apparently on sick leave.
...The WC Western Area Planning Committee considered it yesterday.My proposal to refuse the application was lost on the casting vote of the chairman (five in favour, five against).
...awarded Listed Building Status.Hilperton War Memorial, Church Street, Hilperton, Trowbridge, Wiltshire – Awarded Listed Building Status
Another hurdle is overcome...The Neighbourhood Plan area has been formally agreed by Wiltshire Council.
Hopefully it will be published.I have sent the following to the paper...
Your money, and developers, doesn't go far!You can find a list of indicative costs on this link: http://www.wiltshire.gov.uk/parkingtransportandstreets/roadshighwaysstreetcare/costwiltshighwaysworks.htm
...if you have a powercut, call 105.There is a new service available by calling 105.
The dates and length of road have been changed.WC has amended the closure details for the roadworks to the Semington Turnpike.
Several issues were raised when I met a group of residents recently.I have now had answers from WC highways...
I attended a scrutiny meeting yesterday at Trowbridge fire station.The Dorset and Wiltshire Fire & Rescue Service seems to have got off to a pretty good start.