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Thursday July 11, 2013
At an NHS conference I attended a while back, we were told that strokes are the third biggest killer in Wiltshire. The Conservatives close ranks.
Tuesday July 09, 2013
The shocking start to the new grass cutting contract was debated today at the full meeting of Wiltshire Council. The direct payment pilot (for housing benefit) has been extended.
Monday July 08, 2013
The Department for Work and Pension has extended pilot schemes testing the direct payment of housing benefit to tenants in order to assess the impact of the bedroom tax. Alcohol and music licences have been applied for from WC.
Saturday July 06, 2013
If you have any comments (either in support or against) please let me know before the 17th July. A joint initiative including Wiltshire Council.
Thursday July 04, 2013
More people will be able to explore the raw beauty of Salisbury Plain after a successful partnership has improved signs and access to the 280 miles of public rights of way there. New highway contract to deliver more locally.
Tuesday July 02, 2013
The new highway contract, which started on June 1, is already helping communities develop their own priorities, and will save more than £1million in its first year. Don't buy an intruder alarm over the phone...
Monday July 01, 2013
The following has come from Wiltshire Police. Wiltshire Council news from Ernie Clark.
Saturday June 29, 2013
Your Independent councillor for Hilperton. Three trees have recently been removed.
Thursday June 27, 2013
In response to public concern, the following has come from Wiltshire Council. Amazing fact - grass grows when the weather is warm and wet....
Saturday June 22, 2013
The new 'street scene' contractor for WC (Balfour Beatty Living Places) has not got off to a good start as evidenced by the number of complaints I have received about overgrown grass. Should 'first time voting' be compulsory?
Thursday June 20, 2013
Would this be a reasonable and sensible compromise to forcing everyone to vote? Want to learn a new sport?
Wednesday June 19, 2013
Athletics, basketball and cricket camps will be offered to young people across Wiltshire this summer in an effort to encourage more young people to play sport. A new primary school will be built east of T|rowbridge.
Tuesday June 18, 2013
A new 210 place school will be built by developers in the new 'east Trowbridge' housing development. It will have xcope to expand to 420 places in future years. Speeding is a contentious but real issue.
Friday June 14, 2013
What does the evidence linking speeding with accidents show? Has your car got a valid road fund licence?
Tuesday June 11, 2013
Wiltshire Council is to take on the responsibility for removing abandoned vehicles. Essential road works start Monday 10th.
Saturday June 08, 2013
Essential road works associated with development are due to take place on the West Ashton crossroads. The works involve the construction of a left turn filter lane into West Ashton Road on the approach to the junction from the Yarnbrook direction, and improvements to the permanent set of traffic signals. Food safety experts on hand to check kitchen habits.
Friday June 07, 2013
Food safety will be top of the menu next week as a team of experts will be helping people assess if their cooking habits are hygienic enough. Did you know....
Thursday June 06, 2013
that you can now be arrested for being in possession of alcohol in a public place? Ernie Clark, your Independent councillor.
Tuesday June 04, 2013
Wiltshire Council news. New planning rules come into force this week.
Monday June 03, 2013
The government has made it easier for developers to change the use of certain buildings.