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Monday May 04, 2009
Local authority leaders say the cost of maintaining roads has spiralled beyond the ability of councils to meet the bill. New figures show the investment needed to bring roads in England and Wales up to standard has now reached £8.5 billion. May is the 'season' for APCMs to be held.
Sunday May 03, 2009
Both Hilperton and Semington will hold their APCM this week. Marston plc is again trying to get permission for their pub.
Friday May 01, 2009
For, I think, the fifth time, Marston plc is attempting to get the legal agreement changed for the area of open ground at the Paxcroft Mead Local Centre.
This would see the end of any hope of a medical practice there, but would see a 'family pub' instead. Ernie Clark is standing for election to Wiltshire Council.
Thursday April 30, 2009
I have delivered my Wiltshire Council election nomination papers. Staverton to get improved mobile library.
Tuesday April 28, 2009
The mobile library will be at The Slipway, Staverton from 3.25 to 3.40 this Friday in a brand new vehicle with additional facilities. Contract terms amended to help a worthy cause.
Monday April 27, 2009
Public bodies across the UK are being urged to use the purchasing power of procurement contracts to drive critical investment in skills. Until recently the inclusion of clauses in contracts relating to skills and training was limited, but now it is to be applied across the board. Total public procurement is worth around £175 billion a year. WC trails behind the old WWDC.
Saturday April 25, 2009
Wiltshire Council has ended the use of bed and breakfast accommodation for homeless families and vulnerable single people in the county - nearly 2 years ahead of its target. A long, slow journey but there's light at the end of the tunnel.
Friday April 24, 2009
At their meeting earlier this week, Hilperton parish council formally agreed to push ahead with their plan for an acre and a half of allotments in the village. Developers win appeal on Paxcroft Mead site.
Thursday April 23, 2009
An appeal by Gallaghers against the decision of the ex West Wiltshire District Council planning committee to refuse permission for 180 houses on the site east of Moyle Park and Parsonage Way has been allowed. Pan-European speed check launched.
Wednesday April 22, 2009
Traffic police across all EU Member States are taking part in a pan-European police enforcement campaign to target speeding drivers. The campaign, which will last one week, is being coordinated by the European Traffic Police Network (TISPOL). It’s designed to reinforce the message across the roads of Europe that speed kills. The meeting will be held in the village hall at 7.30pm.
Tuesday April 21, 2009
The meeting starts 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 May with the anuual parish meeting on the first Tuesday of May. WC pledges to make a difference.
Monday April 20, 2009
Wiltshire Council is reaffirming its commitment to making a difference for people who need help and support to continue living safely in their own home. The monthly meeting of Holt PC takes place on Thursday evening.
Sunday April 19, 2009
The meeting starts at 7.30pm in the United Reform Church hall. A regular WC western area planning meeting will be held on Wednesday.
Saturday April 18, 2009
The meeting will be held next Wednesday (22nd) at the Bradley Road offices of Wiltshire Council. Commencing at 7.00pm anybody wishing to speak must register by 6.50.
Please note the new regular day; Wednesday not Thursday and the new 'sign-in time' of 6.50 not 6.55. The IE has made a wise decision - for a change.
Friday April 17, 2009
The Implementation Executive (IE) at County Hall seems to have (finally) seen sense about their high-handed way of dealing with a local issue. Another village is upset at their 'move' to Melksham.
Thursday April 16, 2009
Further to my web post on 10th April, it would seem that Cllr. Seed (would-be WC councillor, Conservative) has stirred-up a hornets nest - not surprisingly. Still, at least Seend and Poulshot residents are likely to vote for him. More travellers invade the Semington area.
Wednesday April 15, 2009
Residents of Semington are once again faced with an illegal traveller camp on the old A350 Littlemarsh layby. It has been there since Easter Sunday. The meeting will be held in the village hall, Wednesday at 8.00pm.
Monday April 13, 2009
The meeting will be held in the village hall on Wednesday evening commencing at 8.00pm. There will be an adjournment at 8.15 for members of the public to address the council. Wiltshire - one of the worst for council tax.
Sunday April 12, 2009
THE question that Jane Scott and her mainly (yes, there is a Lib Dem presence as well) Conservative Implementation Executive seem unable to answer is "Why, if the reorganisation into Wiltshire Council (WC) was supposed to save us money, has the council tax gone up so steeply?" Do they represent all, or just a chosen few?
Friday April 10, 2009
Ask the people of Semington, Steeple Ashton and other villages south of Trowbridge.