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Thursday February 24, 2011
The Times had an interesting snippet of news earlier this week. 'The chimney' could be gone by Christmas.
Wednesday February 23, 2011
Works manager Steve Ford reports that the chimney at the Staverton factory should be gone by Christmas. Jane Scott's cabinet seems to be in the mood to kiss £20k goodbye.
Tuesday February 22, 2011
Wiltshire Council leader Jane Scott has stated that the council may not pursue claims against ex-Kennet District Council officers who were wrongly paid at the time of the move to the unitary council. The budget-setting meeting will be held at County Hall tomorrow.
Monday February 21, 2011
Starting at 10.30am, councillors have been warned to expect a long meeting. Do senior council officers offer value for money?
Sunday February 20, 2011
I recently asked the Leader of WC (Jane Scott OBE) whether her cabinet would approach the Chief Executive about taking a 5% pay reduction. I received the shortest answer ever given in the council chamber - 'No'. Hilperton PC considered its response on Tuesday.
Thursday February 17, 2011
In response to the suggestion by Trowbridge Town Council that parts of Hilperton should be 're-branded' as Trowbridge, the parish council agreed its official response to be sent to Wiltshire Council. "Don't panic", the administration knows what it's doing - apparently.
Wednesday February 16, 2011
Wiltshire Council is £205million in debt. The Chief Executive has now admitted what the rest of us already knew.
Tuesday February 15, 2011
In a message to staff outlining the cuts they can expect, the Chief Executive, Andrew Kerr, has conceded that the council is going to have to cut bureaucracy and waste. If you get one, just fill in what you want to.
Sunday February 13, 2011
Approx. 35 homes in Hilperton should receive a housing survey form from Wiltshire Council. The planning department is to levy a new fee.
Friday February 11, 2011
Currently, Wiltshire Council provides pre-application advice for possible planning applications free-of-charge. What other bloopers are there to come out of the financial closet?
Thursday February 10, 2011
Wiltshire Council's finances have gone further into the red because of a series of errors made by council officers in setting up a new computer contract. The council is to start charging for dropped-kerb applications.
Wednesday February 09, 2011
Disabled people who want to improve access to their property will have to pay £60 to Wiltshire Council for a dropped-kerb application. You have to mind your p's and q's around here...
Tuesday February 08, 2011
Wiltshire Council makes the Daily Mail and the BBC news - again. Is there anything you need to talk to your MP about?
Monday February 07, 2011
Duncan Hames, MP for Chippenham constituency (which includes Hilperton), will be holding a surgery in Staverton on Saturday 12th February. Would Hilperton see a Village Trust.
Saturday February 05, 2011
The company behind the possible 'solar farm' at Marsh Farm has set up 'village trusts' elsewhere. The panto was 'the best yet'.
Sunday January 30, 2011
The four performance run of Jack and the Beanstalk at the village hall drew a record attendance. Trowbridge survives but with reduced hours.
Friday January 28, 2011
The Conservative administration at County Hall has announced drastic cuts to the county's library service. 10 out of 30 libraries could close, and all the others will have their opening hours cut The Wiltshire Police Authority want your opinion.
Thursday January 27, 2011
The Wiltshire Police Authority (WPA) is running a consultation about what we expect from our police force, funding etc., etc. Wiltshire Council has been fined for pollution.
Wednesday January 26, 2011
Wiltshire Council has failed to reduce CO2 emissions, and will have to pay £600,000 under the Carbon Reduction Commitment (CRC) scheme. The scheme is now in operation.
Tuesday January 25, 2011
Have you ever arrived at the car park only to find you don't have enough change or have you ever run over your parking time while in a meeting or shopping?