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Tuesday January 14, 2014
A benefits cheat who failed to declare she owned a property when she claimed state handouts has been warned she could be jailed. Do you need assistance?
Monday January 13, 2014
Vulnerable and elderly residents in Wiltshire can access financial support and practical advice on how to keep warm this winter. A cheap price to pay to stay safe.
Friday January 10, 2014
A successful scheme which supports older drivers to continue to use their car safely and with confidence has been re-launched in Wiltshire. Over the holiday period your 'bin day' will change.
Thursday January 09, 2014
For details of your pick-up days please click here. The clock is ticking for its construction.
Wednesday January 08, 2014
The Section 106 agreement (which governs the developer contributions to schools, traffic calming, play areas etc.) was signed-off in 2012. Many services are combining to try to keep Wiltshire safe.
Tuesday January 07, 2014
The council emergency planning incident response room is still operating. This room will remain in operation until the flooding risk has substantially reduced. A rota of staff 24/7 is in place to provide cover. The next step is about to be taken...
Monday January 06, 2014
A Planning Inspector will decide on the fate of the Bowyer site in Trowbridge. The mini centre is going to be closed.
Saturday January 04, 2014
Following yet more fly tipping, the mini recycling centre will be closed/removed before the end of January. The Ministry of Justice has tidied the statute book.
Tuesday December 31, 2013
309 offences have recently been removed from the statute book. Wiltshire Council news from Ernie Clark.
Saturday December 28, 2013
Your Independent councillor for Hilperton. Private Eye has it as a prime Rotten Boroughs article.
Friday December 27, 2013
Wiltshire Council has grabbed the Christmas Number One spot in Private Eye's 'Rotten Boroughs' column. Fire Authorities to explore potential combination.
Thursday December 19, 2013
Elected members of Wiltshire & Swindon and Dorset Fire Authorities have agreed to work towards developing a business case, paving the way for a potential combination of both Fire Authorities and Services in two years’ time (April 2016). After some 'fun and games' a sensible date has been set.
Wednesday December 18, 2013
Un-surprisingly, there will NOT be a WC meeting on Christmas Eve as originally planned by the Conservative administration. A request for an extraordinary WC council meeting has been lodged.
Monday December 16, 2013
Below is the formal request for an extraordinary council meeting sent to Wiltshire Council today. A improved way to report blocked drains etc.
Thursday December 12, 2013
A new, improved and more efficient way to report defects to Wiltshire Council is now available to the public. More and more communities are saying 'No' to solar farms.
Wednesday December 11, 2013
Is west Wiltshire turning into a dumping ground for these schemes? Coming this Thursday between 10.00am and 7.30pm.
Tuesday December 10, 2013
Christmas spirit will be in full festive force in Trowbridge this week as County Hall plays host to the Wealth of Wiltshire Christmas Fayre. Heron Land and Gallagher are eyeing-up Devizes Road.
Monday December 09, 2013
Heron Land and Gallagher have contacted local residents regarding a prospective development site on land south of Devizes Road. A public consultation has been planned.
Saturday December 07, 2013
It will be held at the new rugby club (opposite Paxcroft Farm) on Wednesday 11th December between 3.00 and 7.00pm. Two consultation events are planned.
Thursday December 05, 2013
The following information is provided regarding two consultation events taking place this month as detailed below