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Monday October 28, 2013
Young people will be able to swim for free during half term as Wiltshire Council's pledge to fund free swimming during school holidays continues. Your form should arrive shortly.
Thursday October 24, 2013
The annual voter registration process is underway. The WC Cabinet meets today in Salisbury.
Tuesday October 22, 2013
One of the items on the agenda is 'Investing in Highways'. This was my follow-up question at Wednesday evening's meeting.
Friday October 18, 2013
'Assuming that the 'backstop' date (i.e. 22nd August 2016) will be the completion date for the road, by which date will Wiltshire Council expect work to start? i.e. How long will the council give Persimmon to finish building the road and opening it to the public?' Not a good start....
Thursday October 17, 2013
You might have received a leaflet recently from the Conservative candidate hoping to serve as our MP after the next general election. It was headed 'Bradford on Avon matters'. It will be between 18.30 and 23.30 hours.
Wednesday October 16, 2013
As the Fire Brigade Union has called its second period of strike action, they would like to remind the public exactly what the dispute relates to and, more importantly, what it does not relate to. The role of Wiltshire's area boards is to be reviewed.
Tuesday October 15, 2013
Wiltshire Council has agreed to carry out a review of its area boards which operate in towns across the region. There will be a one-day strike.
Saturday October 12, 2013
Thousands of children and parents across Wiltshire could face disruption due to a teachers' strike next Thursday. The clock is ticking for its construction.
Friday October 11, 2013
The planners at WC have provided the following info in reply to a question I put to them relating to the new houses being built off of Leapgate. 'Legalised loan sharks' is one description I have heard.
Thursday October 10, 2013
'Pay Day' loans are normally used as a last resort by those desperate for cash. Hopefully, this will stop lorries using Devizes Road....
Wednesday October 09, 2013
A new free web-based mapping tool for commercial vehicles is available to help boost business while lowering the impact of HGVs on local roads. The Secretary of Wiltshire Unison has written to councillors.
Tuesday October 08, 2013
It relates to 'The concerns our members have raised with us following the recent decision by Wiltshire Council to dramatically increase senior managers' pay.' Good news for the coming winter.
Monday October 07, 2013
The two new grit bins, funded jointly by the parish council and the WC Trowbridge Area Board, will be delivered and filled during the next few weeks. The service is for deaf and speech impaired people.
Friday October 04, 2013
This service is provided as a specific access service for people who cannot use voice telephony and is not an additional service for general contact. Voice contact to the 999 service remains the choice for those able to access it. Advance notice for you.
Thursday October 03, 2013
The next meeting of Hilperton Parish Council will be on the FOURTH Tuesday of October (the 22nd), NOT on the scheduled date of the 15th. Planning appeal to go ahead
Tuesday October 01, 2013
Planning appeal APP/Y3940/A/12/2179545 - Former Bowyers site Stallard Street Trowbridge (W/11/02689/FUL refused 20 June 2012). Not so many this week.
Monday September 30, 2013
Just one set to contend with... Wiltshire Council news from Ernie Clark.
Saturday September 28, 2013
Your Independent councillor for Hilperton. Latest Icelandic bank deposit tips repayments over £10m.
Friday September 27, 2013
Wiltshire Council has received more than £1.6m in repayments over recent weeks following the recovery of money following the Icelandic Bank collapse five years ago. Wiltshire's Arctic Convoy heroes to be honoured.
Thursday September 26, 2013
The Arctic Star medal Veterans of both the Arctic Convoys and of Bomber Command will be presented with their medals in a special ceremony at County Hall, Trowbridge on Friday.