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Friday May 31, 2013
The works promoter for the West Ashton cross roads scheme is in the process of rescheduling these works. Would you fail a breath test 'the morning after the night before'?
Thursday May 30, 2013
This summer’s drink drive crackdown in Wiltshire will be launched on Saturday with the first of a series of roadshows around the county. But they didn't have the courtesy to tell the parish council....
Wednesday May 29, 2013
I understand that the Town Council has made an offer for the pony paddock to the east side of the new rugby ground on Devizes Road, and that their offer has been accepted. A multi-million pound contract for highways to begin next month.
Saturday May 25, 2013
A multi-million pound contract to maintain Wiltshire highways begins next month (June 1), providing a more responsive service for local communities. Lack of liquidity in the finance market needs addressing.
Friday May 24, 2013
New reasearch published by the Local Government Association reveals that 400,000 new homes have planning permission but haven't been completed. Local fayre at County Hall.
Thursday May 23, 2013
Local businesses take centre stage in the Atrium at County Hall next week (May 30) when it plays host to the Wealth of Wiltshire Spring Fayre. An interesting answer to a question to full council.
Thursday May 16, 2013
Last year, the WC Standards Committee cost over £7,000 but met only twice. Pressure on jobs remains.
Wednesday May 15, 2013
Wiltshire Council is to lose another 340 jobs as a result of cuts by government and the council's spending plans. Clarification from WC.
Tuesday May 14, 2013
There is a lack of clarity regarding the revenue funding allocated as part of this year’s budget (2013/14) for area youth projects. Will this committee prove to be value for money? I doubt it.
Friday May 10, 2013
Now that the Standards Committee has to be politically balanced, it seems to serve little real purpose other than being a political ‘platform’ for some members. What was the cost of the committee to the council tax payer over the last year? The figure should include allowances paid to non-councillor members of the committee, committee chairman allowance, officer time, paper costs, postage, mileage claims etc. I do not expect the figure to include subcommittee work for hearings etc. The meeting is next week.
Thursday May 09, 2013
With the rebuilding of County Hall, what emergency radio coverage does central Wiltshire now have? Does it have any? What provision has been made for RAYNET volunteers who used to have equipment and facilities at County Hall? What happened to their stored equipment? Befefit fraud is theft, plain and simple.
Wednesday May 08, 2013
Wiltshire Council has successfully taken action against 122 benefit cheats, uncovering a total of £1.3m of benefit overpayments due to fraud or error in the last year. The paper has published a letter from me.
Tuesday May 07, 2013
A letter was published yesterday from a Somerset councillor suggesting that council elections should be synchronised with general elections. Wiltshire Council news from Ernie Clark.
Monday April 29, 2013
Your Independent councillor for Hilperton. The following has come from PC Hough, our 'beat bobby'.
Wednesday April 24, 2013
At 1540 hours on Tuesday 16th April a robbery occurred where a First Bus driver, parked up at the turning circle on Leapgate had cash stolen by 3 males. It is now too late to apply for a postal vote.
Monday April 22, 2013
If you will be away from home on the 2nd May, it is still possible to apply for a proxy vote. Some Wiltshire children miss out on primary school places.
Saturday April 20, 2013
Nearly 10% of children in Wiltshire have failed to get their first choice primary school this September. Don't forget to 'poop scoop' after your pooch.
Friday April 19, 2013
A Wiltshire woman has been fined £380 after failing to pick up after her dog. The Wiltshire Council election draws ever closer.
Thursday April 18, 2013
Postal votes should be despatched any day now. The cut off for applications is 5.00pm today.
Wednesday April 17, 2013
It is planned that postal voting packs will be despatched commencing this Friday by firat class post.