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Monday November 10, 2008
Nine out of ten English local authorities are meeting or exceeding their household recycling targets, but councils themselves say more still needs to be done to avoid fines for putting too much rubbish into landfill. A regular WWDC planning meeting will be held next Thursday.
Sunday November 09, 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. The new council will have to look at the grant structure.
Saturday November 08, 2008
Grants for the 09/10 financial year are likely to be 'stand still' figures with no 'cost of living' increase. The Corporate Procurement Strategy bears fruit.
Friday November 07, 2008
At a meeting of the WCC Overview & Scrutiny Management Committee yesterday a few interesting figures came to light. The Government has been successful in moving the election date.
Thursday November 06, 2008
Following approval by Parliament, the Local Elections (Ordinary Day of Elections in 2009) Order 2008 has been made and came into force yesterday. Broughton Gifford PC will hold their regular meeting this week.
Tuesday November 04, 2008
The meeting will be in the village hall committee room, commencing at 7.30pm. There will be a break at 8.00 for the public to speak, if they wish. More news about the medical centre / pub site.
Monday November 03, 2008
Marston's has discontinued their High Court proceedings and withdrawn their action against West Wiltshire District Council. Council leaders set out plans to help during the economic downturn.
Sunday November 02, 2008
More than half of councils say businesses are struggling to meet their rates bills because of the economic downturn. A snapshot survey published by the Local Government Association (LGA), also shows that one in three councils has reported an increase in the uptake of Small Business Rate Relief. Grants to promote more public involvement in planning process.
Saturday November 01, 2008
The new Wiltshire Council (WC) intends to 'streamline' its planning process by denying parish and town councils the right to have planning applications looked at by the WC planning committee.
This withdrawal of democracy seems to fly in the face of what the government is suggesting to try and involve local communities in the planning process. This is not an April Fool - it is a genuine offer from WCC.
Friday October 31, 2008
Wiltshire County Council is holding another of its successful 'slipper swaps' in Trowbridge Civic Hall on Tuesday 2 December between 10.30am and 3.30pm. Call for councils to take different approach to play space design.
Thursday October 30, 2008
The body which advises the Government on urban design and public space says children’s creativity is being restricted by bland playgrounds. The small area adjacent to the Lion & Fiddle was sold last night.
Wednesday October 29, 2008
The parish council had expressed an interest in securing the land for public use as a semi-cultivated area. Advice on how to reduce council tax and get help with rent.
Tuesday October 28, 2008
West Wiltshire Council is aiming to help people during the recession by offering advice on how to reduce council tax bills and by raising awareness on how to get help with rent, in a series of road shows across the district. Pop along and have a chat to your local Community Support Officer.
Monday October 27, 2008
The Hilperton & Staverton Neighbourhood Policing Team (NPT) has just announced the following dates for NPT surgeries at the Paxcroft Mead Community Centre. The chairman has called a special meeting to consider just one item.
Sunday October 26, 2008
The parish council will meet in the village hall at 7.00 pm to consider the possibility of buying the area of 'waste' land between Ashton Rise and Devizes Road. Summer officially ends tomorrow morning ...
Saturday October 25, 2008
Don't forget to turn your clocks back one hour when you go to bed tonight. Marston Inns resort to litigation.
Friday October 24, 2008
As they have not been able to get what they want through the planning process, Marston Inns are now resorting to the High Court. A new development could be on its way to Semington.
Thursday October 23, 2008
The Orders of St. John Care Trust is considering whether to submit a detailed planning application for a Care Village on a site to the east of the village. The monthly meeting of Holt PC takes place tomorrow evening.
Wednesday October 22, 2008
The meeting starts at 7.30pm in the United Reform Church hall. Good news for The Mead primary school.
Tuesday October 21, 2008
A volunteer has stepped forward as a new LEA governor at The Mead primary school on Paxcroft Mead.