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Wednesday July 23, 2014
After two summers of incompetence, Balfour Beatty Living Places (BBLP) has, yet again, pledged to 'keep on top of' grass cutting in west Wiltshire. It isn't only Hilperton which is under threat.
Monday July 21, 2014
Box Parish Council has opposed a suggestion from Corsham Town Council that approximately one third of the eastern side of the parish be reclassified as part of the town, as it fears residents there would pay a greater council tax precept. The Hilperton Relief Road is getting closer....
Saturday July 19, 2014
There is little doubt that the new road will be started soon. Hilperton will be part of this programme.
Friday July 18, 2014
As part of the process of getting its Core Strategy approved by the planning inspector, Wiltshire Council is looking at the boundaries around towns and large villages. A new community art project for Hilperton and Paxcroft Mead.
Thursday July 17, 2014
The fields of Hilperton and Paxcroft Mead have been around for hundreds, if not thousands, of years and were of enormous importance to the local population for local food producers. 'Open' government? Not at County Hall.
Wednesday July 16, 2014
Wiltshire Council's "capital assets committee" will meet in closed session next Tuesday to consider allocating land owned by the council for gypsy sites. The meeting will be held at County Hall.
Friday July 11, 2014
The next Trowbridge Area Board will be held at County Hall on Thursday, July 17th. Complimentary tea/coffee etc. will be available form 6.30. Any bin will do from now.
Thursday July 10, 2014
Wiltshire Council has decided that there's no need to separate dog mess from other litter - whatever it is, says WC, put it in the nearest litter bin. August Opening - Plan your visit now !
Wednesday July 09, 2014
It has been a quiet summer up to now but St. Giles Church will, once again, be open to visitors in August. Some local roads near the line are already temporarily closed.
Tuesday July 08, 2014
Network Rail has announced that work will be undertaken during the summer of 2015 around Box and Bath to enable the electrification of the Great Western line from Paddington. Your Independent councillor for Hilperton.
Saturday July 05, 2014
Wiltshire Council news. More and more cats are being stolen.....
Friday July 04, 2014
Following on from the four offences last week, there have been more catalytic convertors stolen from vehicles in the Trowbridge Rural Area. English seems to be as alien to the town council as it is to WC.
Wednesday July 02, 2014
I regret that I can't show the jpeg of the error here. Two recent planning appeal decisions...
Monday June 30, 2014
The Planning Inspectorate has issued two appeal decisions relating to Sharkeys in Whaddon Lane. The system changes next month.
Saturday June 28, 2014
Individual Electoral Registration (IER) will start in England on the 10th June. The consultation process is now open.
Friday June 27, 2014
Please note that the consultation on the Statement of Licensing Policy, went online late on Friday 9th May 2014. Cows, calves and dogs don't always mix...
Thursday June 26, 2014
Cattle are in 'The Gap' fields. So says Citizens Advice.
Wednesday June 25, 2014
Council tax arrears has become the number one debt problem faced by many households across the country, according to one charity. Trowbridge scrapyard continues to burn for third day.
Tuesday June 24, 2014
Fire crews have maintained an overnight watch at EJ Shanley's scrap yard, as Saturday’s dramatic fire continues to burn. Don't let them get away with not helping you.
Monday June 23, 2014
I'm receiving reports that some taxi drivers are refusing to help passengers with their luggage/shopping bags.