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Thursday March 01, 2012
As I write this, the western area planning committee has given planning permission for the old Tesco site in Trowbridge. At a meeting yesterday, the 2012/13 tax levy was agreed.
Wednesday February 29, 2012
The budget will continue to invest in key services and protect the most vulnerable in our communities. If you are, WC has money available.
Monday February 27, 2012
Funding is available in the Trowbridge Area for local events celebrating the Jubilee and Olympics. My question to next week's council meeting has been answered.
Saturday February 25, 2012
A few people have emailed me asking whether 'Inspector Knacker' (the Private Eye term for the police) will get involved. An interesting point!! To be honest, I'm rather surprised.
Friday February 24, 2012
On this site on 14th February, I 'posted' my question for the next meeting of Wiltshire Council relating to payments made for 'acting up'. As Shakespeare wrote, 'The truth will out'.
Thursday February 23, 2012
The mystery beneficiaries of 'ill-advised' honoraria payments at Kennet District Council have been revealed at last thanks to Private Eye and the Information Commissioner. Persimmon need to have the road closed again.
Wednesday February 22, 2012
Wiltshire Council has agreed to the request. There doesn't seem to be any change for Hilperton (Paxcroft Mead).
Monday February 20, 2012
Wiltshire Council is carrying out a routine review of its mobile library routes. After years of waiting and false starts, will it actually happen?
Thursday February 16, 2012
Last night, the WC western area planning committee gave planning permission for the Odeon cinema, Premier Inn and various 'eateries' on the old Tesco site. A change of 'policy' at B&NES.
Wednesday February 15, 2012
Having stated that they would pay for traffic counting before and after the ban, B&NES has now changed its mind. Whether it will be 'accepted' or not is another matter...
Tuesday February 14, 2012
One of the useful functions of full WC council meetings is being able to get public answers from the Leader and her Cabinet. The 2012-13 budget is making its way through various council meetings.
Monday February 13, 2012
The good news is that your Wiltshire Council tax bill will not increase this year Wiltshire Council has agreed to the format of the document.
Thursday February 09, 2012
At a special meeting on Tuesday, Wiltshire councillors agreed on the final format of the Core Strategy document. The WC western planning meeting on the 15th could be interesting.
Tuesday February 07, 2012
The agenda for the meeting is now available on the WC web site. Monday is the anniversary of Accession Day for HM Queen Elizabeth II.
Saturday February 04, 2012
Under our Constitution we can never be without a monarch. As soon as one dies the next-in-line immediately succeeds them. Hence 'The King is dead, long live the Queen'. This year it takes place on Saturday 4th February.
Thursday February 02, 2012
Libraries across Wiltshire will be celebrating National Libraries Day on 4 February 2012 with a host of exciting events planned. HGV ban in Bath – Highways Agency backs objectors.
Tuesday January 31, 2012
The Highways Agency, which manages the motorways and trunk roads, has objected to the BANES council proposal to close Cleveland Bridge to lorries, thus sending more of them through Wiltshire. So, what is happening to the two applications?
Monday January 30, 2012
Both applications (on the ex-Bowyer site and the old Tesco site) have been submitted to Wiltshire Council and 'called-in' by the local WC councillor. There will be only one topic - the Wiltshire Core Strategy.
Saturday January 28, 2012
The meeting will be on Tuesday the 7th of February at Trowbridge Civic Hall starting at 10.30am. Is Wiltshire Council is this efficient with its housing stock?
Friday January 27, 2012
Selwood Housing has saved £142,000 this year by improving how it manages its empty homes.