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Sunday September 20, 2009
The next Trowbridge Area Board meeting is on Thursday at West Ashton village hall. The meeting starts at 7.00pm with tea, coffee and biscuits available from 6.30 (free of charge). 'Backbenchers' consign Mr. and Mrs. to history at WC.
Saturday September 19, 2009
Conservative backbenchers joined with Independents and Lib Dems on Tuesday to change the rules at future Wiltshire Council meetings. Some delays will be possible.
Friday September 18, 2009
There will be two separate areas of road works in the village next week. The application for more housing at Blacklands was refused last night.
Thursday September 17, 2009
The western area planning committee considered six applications under the PFI scheme last night. Wiltshire Council votes to stay green.
Wednesday September 16, 2009
Yesterday, Wiltshire Council reaffirmed its commitment to combat climate change by stating its desire to continue to support the Nottingham Declaration. Meet the crew of the Mary Rose, shoot arrows and much, much more.
Tuesday September 15, 2009
The Tudors will come to life at the Wiltshire History Centre when it holds its open day on Saturday September 26. The Participatory Arts Workshop Scheme is run by Wiltshire Council.
Monday September 14, 2009
Art workshops led by professional artists will be available to community groups in Wiltshire for only £30. What has happened since June?
Sunday September 13, 2009
At the June council meeting, we were told that the Conservative cabinet would look into the possibility of introducing kerbside recycling of cardboard and plastic at some time in the future. The second meeting of WC will be held next Tuesday.
Friday September 11, 2009
The meeting is on Tuesday 15th at County Hall, Trowbridge commencing at 10.30am. If you wish to make a statement at the meeting, you must register at least ten minutes before the meeting starts. The application goes to committee next Wednesday.
Wednesday September 09, 2009
One of my last acts as Wiltshire Councillor for Staverton was to call-in the application for 62 dwellings on the Blacklands site. After a long delay, outline permission has now been granted.
Tuesday September 08, 2009
Gallagher has finally been granted outline planning permission for the development at Blue Hills in Devizes Road. Many councillors continue to get huge 'job satisfaction'.
Monday September 07, 2009
Polling company ComRes has interviewed more than 500 councillors across England and Wales. Parents and carers invited to special educational needs forum.
Sunday September 06, 2009
Parents and carers of children with special educational needs (SEN) are being encouraged to attend meetings being held around Wiltshire this autumn, in order to discuss SEN policy and practice in the county. Can we improve the rules governing the public right to speak?
Saturday September 05, 2009
Wiltshire Council 'Where everybody matters'. Except, that is, if you are a member of the public and you wish to speak at, for example, a planning committee meeting. Given a choice, Independent is the way to go!
Friday September 04, 2009
The Southwick Division by-election for Wiltshire Council was won convincingly by the Independent candidate, Francis Morland. A novel approach from an Essex parish council.
Thursday September 03, 2009
Navestock Parish Council in Essex allegedly wants potholes to be left unfilled for longer to act as 'natural traffic calming'. You may be contacted, asking you to take part.
Wednesday September 02, 2009
Wiltshire Council is doing a housing stock condition survey to assess the condition of housing in the county. Do you have a few hours to spare to help your local schools?
Tuesday September 01, 2009
Both The Mead and Hilperton Primary schools have vacancies for school governors. 'Who will watch the watchers themselves?'
Monday August 31, 2009
Really, you couldn't make this up ... Wessex Water is digging away - again!
Sunday August 30, 2009
There will be road works at the junction of Marshmead and Hill Street.