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Thursday February 14, 2013
More than 30 MPs have demanded a fairer share of government funding for rural local authorities. 'Another step along the road' as they say...
Friday February 08, 2013
The Trowbridge Community Area Transport Group met yesterday and, so long as 'the suits' in the WC cabinet don't stick thier noses in, a resolution to the lack of grit bins could be in sight. The changes are approaching ... will they affect you?
Wednesday February 06, 2013
The Government is bringing in new rules to free up larger social houses for families that need more bedrooms. No serious delays are expected.
Monday February 04, 2013
Just two sets to contend with! I couldn't resist putting pen to paper.
Friday February 01, 2013
The following is the text of my letter published in the Wiltshire Times today. Wiltshire Council news from Ernie Clark.
Thursday January 31, 2013
Your Independent councillor for Hilperton. A unique opportunity to see the plant before it fills with rubbish.
Wednesday January 30, 2013
Wiltshire Councillors visited the new plant on the Northacre Trading Estate yesterday. The new school will be an 'academy', not a 'community school'.
Monday January 28, 2013
There is an information/workshop event tonight at Trowbridge Town Hall (not the Civic Centre) to discuss the new school. The lack of grit bins might finally be resolved.
Saturday January 26, 2013
Trowbridge Area Board will, at long last, be discussing the woeful lack of grit bins at its next meeting. This is not the weather to be sleeping outside.
Friday January 25, 2013
Are you aware of a rough sleeper in this area? Will the snow clear in time?
Monday January 21, 2013
A free rugby training session is planned for tomorrow (Tuesday 22nd). Rather short notice for the Trowbridge event....
Saturday January 19, 2013
Local people are being invited to help shape the council’s budget for 2013/14 at nine interactive roadshows around Wiltshire starting on 21st January 2013. When it comes from WC and involves the B3105 in Staverton.
Friday January 18, 2013
At a meeting of Trowbridge Area Board last night Martin Aldam (Senior Transport Planner, Wiltshire Council) advised that there was a 'major scheme' to alleviate delays at the bridge over the Avon. Hilperton PC increases its precept.
Thursday January 17, 2013
The parish council discussed the 2013/14 precept at its meeting earlier this week. Crime panel recommend appointment of Chief Constable.
Wednesday January 16, 2013
The Wiltshire Police and Crime Panel met on 11 January to consider the Police and Crime Commissioner’s preferred candidate for the post of Chief Constable of Wiltshire Police. Recycle your Christmas tree.
Monday January 14, 2013
If your Christmas tree is cluttering up the sitting room or garden, it can be picked up, chipped and composted for free. Are you a not-for-profit organisation?
Friday January 11, 2013
Following the closure of the Bradley Road, Trowbridge office, Wiltshire Council is clearing the building of all surplus furniture and office equipment. The new school will be an 'academy', not a 'community school'.
Wednesday January 09, 2013
The new school is due to open in September 2014. By law, it has to be a government new-fangled 'academy'. Fly-tipping represents a growing problem.
Monday January 07, 2013
Significant progress is being made in the battle against fly-tipping in Wiltshire with more successful prosecutions in the first half of this financial year than the whole of 2011/12. Optimisation Developments Ltd has submitted their new plans.
Friday January 04, 2013
Details can be found on the WC web site under planning reference W/12/02299.