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Wednesday December 07, 2011
On Saturday 10th September Community Speed Watch volunteers will be taking to the streets to carry out speed checks throughout Wiltshire. The December meeting will NOT be on the third Tuesday.
Tuesday December 06, 2011
For December, Hilperton Parish Council will meet on the SECOND Tuesday. The full agenda will be available on or before this Friday. The application for 20 houses was decided on Wednesday evening.
Saturday December 03, 2011
The application avoided being refused by only one vote; so the committee was far from convinced by the scheme. The appointment doesn't take effect for a couple of months.
Friday December 02, 2011
The Queen has been pleased to appoint Sarah Rose Troughton as Her Majesty's Lord-Lieutenant for the County of Wiltshire to succeed John Bush when he retires on February 5 2012. Wiltshire Council news from Ernie Clark.
Thursday December 01, 2011
Firstly, may I wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. I realise that it’s rather early to do so, but this is the December newsletter!! Wiltshire Council has amended its proposal for the service.
Wednesday November 30, 2011
Following a concerted effort by councillors and members of the public, the Wednesday X88 looks to be safe. If you don't speed through the parish, you've no worries!
Tuesday November 29, 2011
Eight local residents attended the training session last week with another two or three 'waiting in the wings' for the next course. Proposed changes to the Housing Revenue Account will hit WC.
Monday November 28, 2011
The need will occur in 2012 (28 March), subject to the prior ‘passing’ of the Localism Bill, under the Government’s proposed reform of the Housing Revenue Account (HRA) Subsidy Scheme. The 'first tier' is parish and town councils.
Friday November 25, 2011
Town councils are usually 'politicised' but, fortunately, parish councils are not. Training is underway.
Thursday November 24, 2011
Enough volunteers have come forward, but more would be welcome! The application is finally going to committee.
Tuesday November 22, 2011
After many months, the application to build twenty houses at Church Farm is going to the western area planning committee of WC. A household survey by WC and various partners such as the police.
Monday November 21, 2011
The survey is open to any Wiltshire resident aged 16 or over. A report is given at every Trowbridge Area Board meeting.
Saturday November 19, 2011
Inspector Dave Cullop gave a report on the 'redesign' of the Police service and the performance of the Trowbridge area. Is there enough interest to start the scheme in Hilperton?
Tuesday November 15, 2011
The first site has been identified, but will there be enough volunteers? It hadn't been there for too long, but it's gone now.
Monday November 14, 2011
The chimney at the CPUK factory in Staverton was demolished over the weekend. Andrew Kerr leaves after only 18 months.
Friday November 11, 2011
On Tuesday, members of Wiltshire Council agreed to remove the post of chief executive. Andrew Kerr’s application for voluntary redundancy was considered and agreed. The terms of his dismissal and redundancy were approved in line with the council’s redundancy policy. I asked two questions at the full WC council meeting.
Thursday November 10, 2011
The question, and its answer, were as follows. I asked two questions at the full WC council meeting.
Wednesday November 09, 2011
The question, and its answer, were as follows. I'm not a 'happy bunny' today.
Monday November 07, 2011
I was recently invited to a confidential meeting regarding the route for the 'Torch Relay' for next year's Olympics; the inference being that Hilperton was on the route. Ashford Homes is to host a consultation event next week.
Saturday November 05, 2011
The stated aim is to 'redevelop the site in a way that is more sympathetic and congruous with the site ant its environs'.