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Monday October 04, 2010
A 'street visit' will take place on the 7th of October. How will the magazine change?
Thursday September 30, 2010
Wiltshire Council's magazine might have to change its format. A reply has been received from Wiltshire Council.
Wednesday September 29, 2010
The following information has been received from David Hubbard, the senior planner for the Hilperton part of Wiltshire. Plans for both sites are moving forward.
Tuesday September 28, 2010
Abbey New Homes is getting close to submitting formal planning applications for both sites. In excess of two pubs a day are closing.
Monday September 27, 2010
The British Beer and Pub Association (BBPA) said 893 pubs were forced to call last orders for good in 2009. Wiltshire Council seems to dislike criticism.
Sunday September 26, 2010
It would seem that Wiltshire Council wants to bar councillors from making statements critical of the council. Gap road latest.
Saturday September 25, 2010
The work undertaken by Persimmon in the Gap has raised an interesting question. There are 102 areas of protected verge around the county.
Friday September 24, 2010
The verges along our rural roads are cut twice a year, in May and October. A totally inadequate response to grit bin consultation.
Thursday September 23, 2010
After the bad weather of last winter, Wiltshire Council asked parish councils if they needed more grit bins to keep their roads safe One council - has the merger really worked?
Wednesday September 22, 2010
The move to one council has seemingly left Wiltshire in a weak position regarding the funding reductions being announced by the coalition government. Another service cut by the unitary council.
Sunday September 19, 2010
The Conservative Cabinet at Wiltshire Council has decided to discontinue the free swimming scheme for young people and pensioners. More news is awaited from Persimmon.
Saturday September 18, 2010
At the time of writing neither I nor our MP have received any more information from Persimmon, but a couple of points need to be made. There seem to be a few unfounded rumours floating around.
Friday September 17, 2010
From the number of phone calls and emails that I have received, it seems that it might be helpful to clear a few misconceptions. Wiltshire Council cabinet to set out its asset-stripping proposals.
Thursday September 16, 2010
A report to the WC cabinet this week explains the rules the council will follow when selling off property it took from the previous district councils. Has the relief road now been started?
Tuesday September 14, 2010
It would seem that Persimmon has commenced building the Gap road. The town council has written to Duncan Hames MP.
Monday September 13, 2010
Duncan has written to the town council about the request for allotments on land in the the Trowbridge part of Paxcroft Mead. Hospital replacement seemingly doomed.
Saturday September 11, 2010
Trowbridge Area Board was very disappointed to learn that there has been no progress with the development of a Primary Care Centre More traffic for Hilperton Drive.
Friday September 10, 2010
Just a reminder of the closure dates and times for the A350 between Semington roundabout and West Ashton traffic lights. Wiltshire Council seeks your view on several topics.
Thursday September 09, 2010
Wiltshire Council has a web address specifically for you to leave your view on local issues. Why has building work stopped?
Wednesday September 08, 2010
Various rumours seem to be floating around about the pub.