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Friday November 27, 2009
At its meeting earlier this week, the Wiltshire Council Cabinet approved a new senior management structure. unaccountable and expensive to run ...
Thursday November 26, 2009
Unelected quangos give local people little say over what they do and some are failing to provide value for money to the taxpayer. Your chance to help a local cause.
Wednesday November 25, 2009
Trowbridge based V.I.N.E. for P.A.T is in the top 6 of 600 applicants for the Peoples' Millions. Retailer gives Trowbridge a vote of confidence.
Tuesday November 24, 2009
Next has given notice on its biggest Bath store in Union Street, which is being advertised to let, and is looking to its 10,360 sq ft Trowbridge branch to become the flagship store for the region They are involved with CPUK at Staverton.
Monday November 23, 2009
In March 2007 Cereal Partners UK announced a £40m investment in West Wiltshire as part of their restructuring which has involved closing their plant at Welwyn Garden City. A welcome new source of funding for local projects.
Sunday November 22, 2009
Close to £6,000 was awarded to local community groups at a well-attended and lively Trowbridge Area Board meeting earlier this month. Lady Ashton, EU High Representative for Foreign and Security Policy,
Saturday November 21, 2009
I try not to mention non-local issues on this site, but I just have to comment on Baroness Ashton of Upholland. WC budget still seems to be in disarray.
Friday November 20, 2009
The financial muddle just seems to get worse in Wiltshire. Housing benefit - WC pays out £50,000 too much.
Thursday November 19, 2009
The housing and council tax benefits team at Wiltshire Council has received a positive report from KPMG, the council's auditors. Do you have a few hours to spare to help a local school?
Tuesday November 17, 2009
Hilperton Primary School has vacancies for two school governors. What a waste of our money.
Monday November 16, 2009
Wiltshire Council is charged every time they make a call to directory enquiries. The Wiltshire Core Strategy needs your input.
Sunday November 15, 2009
The Wiltshire Core Strategy is a detailed planning document for the county, replacing the district plans on which development in the old district areas was based. It will decide where development takes place over the next ten to twenty years. The meeting will be in the village hall starting at 7.30pm.
Saturday November 14, 2009
The meeting is in the committee room which is situated on the first floor of the village hall in Whaddon Lane. Good thinking - pay for a report, then ignore it.
Friday November 13, 2009
A report, by an independent panel of experts, into the level of allowances for Wiltshire councillors was ignored at the Wiltshire Council meeting on Tuesday. Planning Inspector to decide.
Thursday November 12, 2009
As expected, Marston Inns has appealed the 'refusal' decision not to allow the Section 106 condition to be varied. Trowbridge Road is due to be resurfaced.
Monday November 09, 2009
Wiltshire Council will be carrying out roadworks next week. Wiltshire Council has selected its new boss.
Sunday November 08, 2009
An offer of appointment as the new chief executive of WC, subject to the approval of full council on Tuesday (November 10), has been made to Andrew Kerr, who is currently the chief executive of North Tyneside Council. Do Wiltshire Councillors deserve a 'pay' increase?
Saturday November 07, 2009
On Tuesday, Wiltshire Council (WC) will debate whether to increase payments to councillors and other committee members. Beware of the European City Guide.
Friday November 06, 2009
Wiltshire Council's trading standards team are warning local businesses to be on their guard following reports that small businesses across Wiltshire are being hit by a directory scam known as the European City Guide. The public can air their views to local councillors.
Thursday November 05, 2009
The next Trowbridge Area Board meeting is tonight at Edward Hyde Hall, Clarendon College. The meeting starts at 7.00pm with tea, coffee and biscuits available from 6.30pm (free of charge).