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Friday August 16, 2013
The police can now hand out 'instant tickets' (£60 fine plus three points) for various offences. Several people have asked recently - here's the answer.
Thursday August 15, 2013
The choosing of road names was something that the parish council was involved in. The appeal was by Ashford Homes against Wiltshire Council.
Wednesday August 14, 2013
The application was for 'the erection of 30 dwellings and associated works'. Five thousand steps? Six thousand steps?
Friday August 09, 2013
The World Health Organisation recommends walking a minimum of 10,000 steps a day. The average person in a sedentary job will only manage between 3,000 and 5,000! There might be a temporary solution.
Thursday August 08, 2013
If you have had your housing benefit reduced and are getting into rent arrears, contact Wiltshire Council and ask for details of the Discretionary Housing Payment scheme. You are at risk of a fire if they are.
Wednesday August 07, 2013
One of the main causes of fire in the house is overloaded circuits. It would seem that many councillors have been contacted about this.
Tuesday August 06, 2013
No companies, which are interested in fracking in the county, have contacted Wiltshire Council’s planning department in relation to this process. A press release from WC.
Monday August 05, 2013
Update on the temporary closure of Trowbridge Birthing Centre by Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. High earning social tenants will have to disclose their income.
Saturday August 03, 2013
The governemnt will enshrine in law that the onus is on tenants who earn above the threshold to reveal their earnings. New charge points for electric cars.
Friday August 02, 2013
Wiltshire will soon have new rapid charge points for electric cars across six locations thanks to £225,000 of Government funding. Fears for housing associations' income streams.
Wednesday July 31, 2013
A large proportion of tenants hit by the bedroom tax have so far failed to pay the resulting shortfall in their rent. Will councillors be spamed with pornography?
Tuesday July 30, 2013
Wiltshire Council staff and councillors have been warned to watch out for a spate of porno emails as hackers fight back against government plans to regulate the ether. Wiltshire Council news from Ernie Clark.
Saturday July 27, 2013
Your Independent councillor for Hilperton. Don't forget the coming closure.
Thursday July 25, 2013
Resurfacing work is due to start on the A350 at West Ashton on July 29 to August 2. During this time the road will be closed week nights from 7pm to midnight. The council is to tender for waste collection and disposal services.
Wednesday July 24, 2013
All waste and recycling collections in Wiltshire could be delivered by a single contractor from 2016 after council leaders decided to invite tenders for delivery of the service. Aster Living has abandoned three contracts with Wiltshire Council.
Monday July 22, 2013
The contracts were awarded as part of the 'Help to Live at Home' scheme, which divided the county into eight contract areas. The draft Pulic Safety Plan 2013-16 is open for consultation.
Friday July 19, 2013
The plan sets out what the Authority has been doing to reduce risk within the community and how it intends to continue that over the next three years. Wiltshire Council hands over control.
Thursday July 18, 2013
Trowbridge Town Park will now be maintained by Trowbridge Town Council after being transferred from Wiltshire Council. Will Persimmon stick to it?
Tuesday July 16, 2013
Various conditions have been imposed on the new houses off of Leapgate. But will be demolished soon anyway to save money.
Friday July 12, 2013
In reply to a question from Independent councillor Jeff Osborn, Wiltshire Council has stated that the ex West Wiltshire District Council offices are most likely to be redeveloped as housing.