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Wednesday February 17, 2010
'A planned public consultation into possible changes to Wiltshire's waste and recycling service will not take place ahead of the General Election.' Out of Hours 'service'.
Tuesday February 16, 2010
'From 1 April 2010 the Out of Hours service will be provided by Wiltshire Medical Services, which is run by local GPs. The service will be run from all existing sites, plus a number of additional sites, to improve access for patients.' What will happen to our bin collection service?
Monday February 15, 2010
A consultation process was agreed by the WC Cabinet on 24th November last year. One quango goes, to be replaced by three.
Sunday February 14, 2010
Needless bureaucracy means a new system for delivering post-16 education will waste public money and fail to deliver expected benefits, council leaders have warned. The Conservative attempt to cut policing failed earlier this week.
Saturday February 13, 2010
Wiltshire Police Authority met on Thursday to set the Police precept for 2010-11. The recommendation was for a 3.4% increase, which is an extra £5.19 a year for a council tax Band D payer bringing it to £157.77. Another step along the road ...
Friday February 12, 2010
At a recent meeting, the Wiltshire Council western area planning committee considered a confidential report. How much more is the Police going to cost us?
Wednesday February 10, 2010
Wiltshire Police Authority meets on Thursday to set the Police precept for 2010-11. How fast is your connection?
Tuesday February 09, 2010
Wiltshire Council is encouraging residents to complete a short online survey to establish the real speed of their broadband connection. What a way to waste money.
Sunday February 07, 2010
They are non-elected and non-accountable - they're quangos! The next meeting is on 4th March.
Saturday February 06, 2010
Amongst items at next month's meeting will be a display about the new waste collection service that is out for discussion. WC employees will be supporting two local charities this year.
Thursday February 04, 2010
Help for Heroes (H4H) and the Wiltshire Air Ambulance Appeal(WAAA), have been chosen by Wiltshire Council employees as the authority's official charities for 2010. Trowbridge leads, will others follow?
Tuesday February 02, 2010
The Trowbridge Area Board led the way to other areas at its Thursday meeting. What to do if you have a worry.
Monday February 01, 2010
If you believe that a building has been built/extended without planning permission, or that an un-authorised activity is taking place, you should contact the WC planning enforcement team. The area board has a budget to assist local causes.
Sunday January 31, 2010
At the meeeting on Thursday, Trowbridge Area Board made grants totalling £14,061. Oh well, never mind about the villages ...
Friday January 29, 2010
Democracy in action ... The Conservatives seem to be out-of-touch - again.
Thursday January 28, 2010
The Conservative administration at County Hall has been forced to consult on changes to rubbish collections after a cross-party vote to throw out their initial proposals to 'harmonise' the service. This is a good chance for your to give your views on local matters.
Wednesday January 27, 2010
People in the Trowbridge community area will have the opportunity to give their views on what the priorities should be when Wiltshire Council (WC) sets its budget for next year. A regular WC western area planning meeting will be held on Wednesday.
Tuesday January 26, 2010
The meeting will be held on Wednesday (27th) at the Bradley Road offices of Wiltshire Council. Commencing at 6.00pm, anybody wishing to speak must register by 5.50. Some delays will be possible.
Sunday January 24, 2010
Wessex Water are repairing their pipes - again. It's only A and B roads at the moment,.
Saturday January 23, 2010
As mentioned on this site back in August 2009, the government has ordered councils to review speed limits on A and B class roads.