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Sunday August 09, 2009
Wiltshire Council's trading standards team are warning residents about a cold call scam which attempts to obtain credit card and personal details from victims. Wiltshire Council admits defeat.
Saturday August 08, 2009
Wiltshire Council (WC) has decided not to challenge the government's decision to refuse the bypass scheme, but has wasted more of our money by getting legal experts to tell them what was patently obvious to anyone anyway; that there were no possible grounds for an appeal. Super-surgery for Trowbridge moves a step closer.
Friday August 07, 2009
The Wiltshire NHS plan for a new 'super-surgery' in Trowbridge was 'approved' by the western area planning committee on Wednesday evening. The amount of sick leave taken in the private sector has declined.
Thursday August 06, 2009
A sharp decline in employee absence in the private sector has seen the gap between public and private sector absence widen from 2.6 days per employee per year to 3.3 days. Beware before your respond to gym offer ...
Wednesday August 05, 2009
Wiltshire Council’s trading standards department is urging people to be wary of receiving a mailshot from a survey company as it could lead to a binding credit agreement. A regular WC western area planning meeting will be held on Wednesday.
Tuesday August 04, 2009
The meeting will be held on Wednesday (5th) at the Bradley Road offices of Wiltshire Council, commencing at 6.00pm, anybody wishing to speak must register by 5.50. Apparently, some parts of Hilperton still have lead water pipes.
Monday August 03, 2009
Wessex Water will be carrying out repairs this week. They will take place throughout the county.
Sunday August 02, 2009
Children across Wiltshire can join in this year’s celebration of play which will take place across the county. Compared to other sectors, Trowbridge is performing well.
Saturday August 01, 2009
A few days ago, I attended a meeting of the Performance Committee of Wiltshire Police Authority at Melksham. The planning application for moorings has been refused.
Friday July 31, 2009
Wiltshire Council has refused the planning application to moor 15 narrow boats in the lagoon at Staverton. I had asked for this item to go before the western area planning committee if WC was minded to permit, but refusal can be dealt with as a delegated decision. All 18 area boards have now held their first meeting.
Thursday July 30, 2009
More than 1,500 people attended Wiltshire Council’s new area boards where issues of genuine local concern were identified. Are you a relative of Michael Hosey?
Wednesday July 29, 2009
Wiltshire Council is appealing for any relatives of a Warminster man who recently died alone to contact them. An introduction to Wiltshire ...
Tuesday July 28, 2009
As part of the induction process for Wiltshire Councillors, we were provided with an overload of information. Most of it was useful, but some wasn't. Councils to step-up intervention with problem families.
Monday July 27, 2009
Councils are being urged to expand their family intervention projects and crack down on out-of-control families. In the first year of the Youth Crime Action Plan more than 2000 families received support. Another water main is leaking.
Sunday July 26, 2009
Wessex Water will be carrying out repairs this week. She was fined £200 and lost all of her stereo equipment.
Friday July 24, 2009
Wiltshire Council has prosecuted a Trowbridge woman for causing nuisance by playing loud amplified music. Last month, councils were given greater power over on-street parking.
Thursday July 23, 2009
Councils have been given new powers to crack down on dangerous parking. The bi-annual show opens tomorrow,
Wednesday July 22, 2009
Wiltshire Council will be taking part in the three day West Wilts Show. The council knows what local people want.
Tuesday July 21, 2009
Wiltshire Council has affirmed its commitment to the regeneration of Trowbridge. People want most public services online in five years.
Monday July 20, 2009
Eight out of ten people want public services such as voting, claiming benefits and making appointments to see a doctor to be possible online.