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Monday March 15, 2010
Last week the Government outlined their idea to force dog owners to have third-party insurance. Do you want a trialogue on the future care of the wellderly?
Sunday March 14, 2010
The annual list of words that shouldn't be used by local government when communicating with the general public has been published by the Local Government Association (LGA). Almost a 'bail-out' scheme for house builders.
Saturday March 13, 2010
Barratt Developments and Persimmon have done very well out of the government 'kick-start' programme. The meeting will be in the village hall starting at 7.30pm.
Friday March 12, 2010
The meeting is in the committee room which is situated on the first floor of the village hall in Whaddon Lane. Have you had an 'odd' telephone call?
Thursday March 11, 2010
I have been contacted by one of the prospective parliamentary candidates for the Chippenham constituency. Why do we need a regional quango?
Wednesday March 10, 2010
Equality South West is the region's lead equality and human rights organisation. They facilitate regional equality networks on age, disability, gender, race, religion and belief, sexual orientation, and transgender. Why bother voting when a quango can do the politicians' job.
Tuesday March 09, 2010
You may have gathered by now that I strongly dislike non-elected quangos. They stick their noses into our business and yet aren't accountable to us via the ballot box. Are you the right person to help?
Monday March 08, 2010
Following my appeal for two new LEA governors at Hilperton Primary School, one place has now been taken. Hopefully, they will stop resembling something from the Third World.
Sunday March 07, 2010
Wiltshire Council is releasing more money to repair our roads. The cost of WC propaganda ...
Friday March 05, 2010
In response to widespread concern, Trevor Carbin asked several questions at full council regarding the cost of WC's new publication which attempts to tell the people of Wiltshire how wonderful their council is. Wiltshire School of Gymnastics hits gold!
Wednesday March 03, 2010
The Bowerhill centre of the Wiltshire School of Gymnastics will be an official training facility for the games. If you do, make the most of it!
Tuesday March 02, 2010
The Conservatives at County Hall are looking to close some of west Wiltshire's swimming pools. Some delays might result.
Sunday February 28, 2010
Wiltshire Council will be carrying-out roadworks in the coming week. The meeting starts at 6.30pm and is open to the public.
Saturday February 27, 2010
The meeting will be held in the committee room at the village hall in Whaddon Lane. Anybody wishing to speak must register before the meeting commences at 6.30. The 2010/11 council tax was set yesterday.
Wednesday February 24, 2010
The Conservatives at County Hall forced through their budget yesterday and imposed an average 2.3% council tax increase on Wiltshire. Not a very inspired agenda, but full council doesn't have many powers!
Monday February 22, 2010
The council tax setting meeting of Wiltshire Council takes place tomorrow at County Hall. A Conservative green paper has come up with new ideas,
Sunday February 21, 2010
Conservative Party proposals to stop gypsies and travellers applying for retrospective planning permission have not found universal favour. There's nothing under-hand going on!
Saturday February 20, 2010
A few people have contacted me about the tree planting that is taking place in the field next to Trowbridge Road. Go along and have a quick check-up.
Friday February 19, 2010
There are opportunities to have your blood pressure, weight and BMI checked and advice will be provided on diet, exercise, alcohol consumption and how to quit smoking. WC is to reform the revenue and benefit system to save money.
Thursday February 18, 2010
A plan to reform Wiltshire Council's revenue and benefits system and create one database for the whole county is being explored.