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Friday June 26, 2009
With the advent of the new Wiltshire Council, my web designer feels that a new look is needed. 'No' to change of use for land at Paxcroft Mead.
Thursday June 25, 2009
Last night, the western area planning committee of Wiltshire Council considered the request to vary the legal agreement on the last un-used parcel of land at Paxcroft Mead local centre. Sudden loss of council stalwart.
Wednesday June 24, 2009
I'd like to take a few moments to pay tribute to Tony Phillips OBE who died on Monday evening at the age of 82. It was just over two weeks since he had been elected to represent Southwick Division on Wiltshire Council. More funding for free legal advice in courts.
Tuesday June 23, 2009
More than 200,000 families a month are getting help with mortgage interest or free Government funded advice from their local council, according to the Housing Minister John Healey. He revealed the figures as he announced a doubling of funding for free, legal advice in courts. What do you know about Area Boards?
Monday June 22, 2009
With just days to go before the start of the new Area Boards, awareness roadshows are on the way to tell people about the how they can get involved in making decisions that affect their local area. A regular WC western area planning meeting will be held on Wednesday.
Saturday June 20, 2009
The meeting will be held on Wednesday (24th) at the Bradley Road offices of Wiltshire Council. Commencing at 6.00pm, anybody wishing to speak must register by 5.50.
Please note the new regular time; 6.00pm NOT 7.00pm, the new day; Wednesday NOT Thursday and the new 'sign-in time'; 5.50 NOT 6.55. Decision due on health facility or pub application.
Friday June 19, 2009
The meeting of the western area planning committee next Wednesday evening will see several contentious issues decided. Please note that the meeting will start at 6.00pm and anyone wishing to speak must register before 5.50pm. 'Where everybody matters'? Not in the council chamber.
Wednesday June 17, 2009
As I feared, the first meeting of the new Wiltshire Council yesterday saw the Conservative chairman, backed by the true-blue majority, refusing to allow a debate about collecting cardboard and plastic from the kerbside. The first meeting of the new WC is this morning.
Tuesday June 16, 2009
The first full meeting of the new Wiltshire Council is this morning at 11.00 at County Hall, Bythesea Road, Trowbridge. Two-way signals on Marsh Road.
Monday June 15, 2009
Wessex Water will re replacing a chamber under Marsh Road this week. Police forces told to work together to improve value for taxpayers.
Sunday June 14, 2009
People in England and Wales are not getting good value for money from their local police forces according to a report which calls on forces to rethink radically the way they operate. Her Majesty’s Chief Inspector of Constabulary, Denis O’Connor, said members of the public were not getting a good deal in terms of crime fighting and financial efficiency. Only 'Hilperton' will be updated.
Saturday June 13, 2009
Following the recent Wiltshire Council election, my 'patch' is now the parish of Hilperton. All the other villages I used to serve are now covered by other councillors. The meeting will be held in the village hall on Tuesday at 7.30pm.
Friday June 12, 2009
The meeting starts on Tuesday at 7.30 p.m. and is held in the committee room at the village hall, Whaddon Lane.
The next meeting of the full parish council will be on the third Tuesday of July with a possible planning committee meeting on the first Tuesday of the month. Too many councils are failing young carers.
Wednesday June 10, 2009
Local authorities are accused today of doing too little to support young people who help to care for their parents. Ofsted has published details of a survey in eight council areas and of 50 young carers and found inconsistent joint working between councils and their partners and a lack of awareness by some professionals. The new council will meet next Tuesday.
Tuesday June 09, 2009
The first full meeting of the new unitary Wiltshire Council will be next Tuesday at County Hall, Bythesea Road. Kerbside collection of cardboard and plastic is on the agenda! The number if independent councillors has increased dramatically.
Sunday June 07, 2009
Following the WC election last week, there are now ten independent councillors. My thanks to everyone who helped and voted for me.
Saturday June 06, 2009
My thanks to everyone who helped in my election campaign, and/or voted for me on Thursday. It was a real team effort. The WC (and European) elections get ever closer.
Tuesday June 02, 2009
By now, 90% of Hilperton residents will have received my third election leaflet. Most of the others will get them today, the remaining few tomorrow. This scheme could soon be rolled-out.
Saturday May 30, 2009
The new Chief Constable of Wiltshire seems to be agreeable to having more areas join the scheme. The previous CC was, for some reason, totally against it. The new council need to go forward, not back.
Thursday May 28, 2009
In the current economic climate some people are suggesting that we should forget recycling and go back to landfilling.