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Saturday April 17, 2010
The countdown is on to the general election on 6th May and Wiltshire Council is urging everyone to ensure they have the right to vote. Don't lose your right to vote in the General Election.
Wednesday April 14, 2010
Did you know that you can register for a postal vote for any election and without having to have a specific reason for asking to do so?With the general election being predicted for the 6th May, will you be away on holiday or business? Help to get the village and Paxcroft Mead clean and tidy.
Monday April 12, 2010
The parish council is organizing a parish spring-clean this Saturday. Professional entertainment comes to Hilperton.
Saturday April 10, 2010
Next Saturday evening (17th), the village hall is having a cabaret night featuring two professional acts. Still, what's £115m to this council?
Friday April 09, 2010
The government plans to revamp the housing finance scheme for council houses. The 10% increase on cider tax has been dropped.
Thursday April 08, 2010
With the General Election now called, there is a so-called 'wash-up period' during which the government has to get any legislation through before parliament is dissolved. An organised litter-pick has been arranged.
Wednesday April 07, 2010
The parish council is organizing a parish spring-clean this month. WC continues a West Wiltshire District Council scheme.
Tuesday April 06, 2010
Art workshops led by professional artists will be available to community groups in Wiltshire for only £30 plus material costs. That and another consultation by the government.
Monday April 05, 2010
The tax that councils are charged for putting rubbish into landfill increased by 20% on 1st April. School governor wanted.
Friday April 02, 2010
Hilperton Primary school has a vacancy for a school governor. The council has issued an apology over a secondment.
Thursday April 01, 2010
I was going to put a spoof posting on today (All Fools Day) but this is genuine. From 1st April the centres will use their summer opening schedule.
Tuesday March 30, 2010
The WC household recycling centres (including Canal Road) will switch to their summer timetable on 1st April. Not good news for Easter this year.
Monday March 29, 2010
Due to heavy training commitments, the Imber Ranges will NOT be open to the public over the Easter holiday. I'm glad it's not 1st April. No one would believe this ...
Friday March 26, 2010
Wiltshire Council has sent the following info to councillors. It's good to see that the important things in life aren't overlooked at our super-council!! The item 'audit into Kennet honoraria' stayed secret yesterday.
Thursday March 25, 2010
Further to my web post on Sunday, you still can't be told the facts behind the Kennet District Council non-pensionable honoraria matter. Launch of TransWilts Community Rail Partnership on Friday.
Tuesday March 23, 2010
A meeting this coming Friday at Bridge House Trowbridge at 7.30pm will launch the TransWilts Community Rail Partnership. A Planning Inspector will decide on the pub/medical centre site.
Monday March 22, 2010
The public inquiry into the vacant site at Paxcroft Mead Local Centre opens tomorrow at 10.00am. Is WC a little too keen on discussing things in private?
Sunday March 21, 2010
As a substitute member of the WC audit committee I'm concerned to see that, again, council officers are recommending that an item be discussed in 'closed' session. How the service will change from 1st April.
Friday March 19, 2010
As Chairman of the Trowbridge Area Board, I have received the following letter. As it isn't marked 'Confidential' I am presuming that the information is 'public'. The meeting will be in the village hall starting at 7.30pm.
Tuesday March 16, 2010
The meeting is in the committee room which is situated on the first floor of the village hall in Whaddon Lane.