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Friday December 26, 2008
The 100 day countdown to the biggest transformation of local government for 30 years is ticking away. Something different to do on Boxing Day.
Tuesday December 23, 2008
On Boxing Day, the Great Bulkington Railway will be open for train rides between 1300 and 1530 hours. Another 'improvement' under the new WC.
Monday December 22, 2008
The new Wiltshire Council (WC) is 'moving' Wiltshire villages to fit in with the requirements of their brand of democracy. Christmas bin timetable announced.
Saturday December 20, 2008
Bin collections will change during the Christmas and New Year period.
The main WWDC council offices in Bradley Road and the Riverway Depot will close at midday on Christmas Eve and re-open at 8.30am on Monday 29 December.
On Monday 29, Tuesday 30 and Wednesday 31 December the offices will be open as usual from 8.30am to 5.30pm. The offices will be closed on 1 and 2 January with normal hours resuming on Monday 5 January.
The out-of-hours service will be in operation at other times. If you have an emergency phone 01225 776655 and follow the instructions. The duty officer will then contact you as soon as possible.
Wiltshire County Council will close for Christmas on Tuesday, December 23 at 5.20pm and reopen at 8.30am on Monday, December 29.
The offices will be closed on New Year's Day, but open as normal on Wednesday, December 31 (8.30am to 5.20pm) and Friday, January 2 (8.30am to 5pm).
If your call is an emergency for adult social services please contact the emergency duty service for the department of community services on 0845 607 0888 or emergencydutyservice@wiltshire.gov.uk.
If you wish to report an emergency highway fault please call 01722 413834 and ask for a message to be relayed to the duty engineer. More funding for the CAB in west Wiltshire.
Friday December 19, 2008
West Wiltshire District Council is doing all it can to help residents during the current economic downturn.The Revenues and Benefits team have recently held a series of very successful roadshows, advising customers of ways they can potentially cut their Council Tax bills and helping to ensure they claim any benefits they are entitled to.
WWDC are also helping businesses by issuing new advice on how to claim relief on Business Rates. Call for return of drink container deposits to cut litter costs.
Thursday December 18, 2008
A new survey has revealed overwhelming public support for a return to the system of charging deposits on bottled products as a way of reducing the cost of cleaning up litter dropped in the street. The Ipsos MORI poll for the Campaign to Protect Rural England (CPRE) found eight out of ten people backed the idea. Trust WCC to put a dampener on Christmas.
Wednesday December 17, 2008
The following press release from WCC smacks of 'Bah, humbug' but does actually have a serious theme to it - candles can cause fires!!
Where would we be without such vigilance from council officers?
What's next on their agenda? Will they be warning us that water is wet? As previously asked 'Will the promised savings be delivered?'
Tuesday December 16, 2008
The Conservative leader of West Wiltshire District Council, Graham Payne, has written to Wiltshire County Council's also Conservative leader Jane Scott expressing concerns about the way the county is approaching the changeover to the new council, in particular on the financial side.
WCC should now be producing its budget but early indications are that, despite initial promises, Council Tax will rise considerably whilst services are reduced. Another new supermarket for Melksham ...
Monday December 15, 2008
ASDA are pushing ahead with their plans for a new store on the Countrywide Farmers site at Melksham. An extra WWDC planning meeting will be held next Thursday.
Sunday December 14, 2008
The meeting will be held next Thursday at the Bradley Road offices of WWDC. Commencing at 7.00pm anybody wishing to speak must register by 6.55. Parents at last considered 'experts' on their child.
Saturday December 13, 2008
Schools Secretary Ed Balls has launched a new strategy for shaping the 21st century school. Parents feature prominently by being recognized as a valuable learning resource in the education process and by being treated as stakeholders. Good news if you are under 16 or over 60.
Friday December 12, 2008
All four district councils in Wiltshire are taking advantage of a government scheme to provide free swimming for under 16s and over 60s. Will the new council be ready on 1st April?
Wednesday December 10, 2008
Wiltshire County Council leader Jane Scott has received another 'matey' visit from Local Government Minister John Healey MP. Environment Agency chairman tells councils to hold nerve on recycling.
Tuesday December 09, 2008
The chairman of the Environment Agency has called on local authorities to hold their nerve in spite of falling prices for recyclable materials and to go on investing in recycling. Lord Chris Smith said councils should take a long-term view and not abandon recycling services. The monthly meeting will be held tomorrow night at the village hall.
Monday December 08, 2008
The meeting starts at 7.30 p.m. and is held in the committee room at the village hall, Whaddon Lane.
Please note that this is a week earlier than usual.
The next meeting will be on the third Tuesday of January. More allotments for 'Trowbridge' villages.
Sunday December 07, 2008
Hilperton Parish Council is continuing with its scheme to provide allotments within the village for Hilpertonians. Will this include the plethora of signs from the housing developers?
Saturday December 06, 2008
West Wiltshire District Council enforcement officers will be cracking down on fly posting and illegal advertisements across the District. The pilot Area Board for the Trowbridge area was 'launched' on Monday.
Friday December 05, 2008
The Trowbridge (pilot) Area Board was launched on Monday evening at the Civic Hall.
Area Boards were one of the mainstays of the unitary council bid and are an attempt to retain some local accountability when the district councils disappear next April. A mini roundabout is proposed for the B3106/B3107 junction.
Thursday December 04, 2008
The construction work is due to commence week beginning 5th January 2009. It is anticipated that all works will be completed within six weeks. The monthly meeting of Holt PC takes place tomorrow evening.
Wednesday December 03, 2008
The meeting starts at 7.30pm in the United Reform Church hall.