Search the site
Quick Contact
Email: ernie.clark@wiltshire.gov.ukMobile: 0794 120 1995
Latest News:
For the complete news item, please click on the item's title. At the foot of the page there are links which will allow you to read older posts.
Monday July 28, 2008
In accordance with Section 23 of the Road Traffic Regulations Act 1984, Wiltshire County Council proposes the installation of a Zebra (uncontrolled) Pedestrian Crossing in New Terrace. A regular WWDC planning meeting will be held this Thursday.
Sunday July 27, 2008
The meeting will be held this Thursday at the Bradley Road offices of WWDC. Commencing at 7.00pm anybody wishing to speak must register by 6.55. WWDC says 'No' to current application.
Saturday July 26, 2008
The application to build 29 houses at Church Farm has been refused by planning officers at WWDC. Work continues to move the travellers on ...
Friday July 25, 2008
Below, is a message sent by WCC to local residents. Please recycle old catalogues through the recycling black box.
Thursday July 24, 2008
West Wiltshire District Council residents are being asked to recycle old catalogues through the recycling black box. The call comes as retail chain Argos releases its new edition catalogue on 26 July. Developers come back for a fourth try ...
Wednesday July 23, 2008
The question of whether the land beside the Thai take-away at Paxcroft Mead should be usde for a pub or a medical centre returns to West Wiltshire's planning committee on July 31st. The retrospective planning application moves onwards.
Tuesday July 22, 2008
The retrospective planning application for a caravan site by the A361/A350 roundabout will go before the WWDC planning committee next week. The monthly meeting of Staverton PC takes place this evening.
Monday July 21, 2008
The meeting will be held at Staverton Primary School and commences shortly after 7.00pm. It is preceeded by a meeting of the playing field management committee. A full meeting of the district council takes place this Wednesday.
Sunday July 20, 2008
The full district council will meet this Wednesday evening at the WWDC offices in Bradley Road. Commencing at 7.00 pm, members of the public may speak during the debate on any item when called to do so by the Chairman. An interesting article is available on the web ...
Saturday July 19, 2008
"The government pushed ahead with its plans for unitary councils, legalising its actions only after the event and accepting blatantly optimistic savings estimates". So says Michael Chisholm in a very interesting article on the PublicFinance web site. Wiltshire is till a safe place to live.
Friday July 18, 2008
Here are the government's recorded crime figures for Wiltshire for 2007-8. Of course, the petty crimes that people can't be bothered to report, owing to police indifference, don't feature in these statistics. Today is the second strike day for Unison staff.
Thursday July 17, 2008
This is the second day of a 48-hour stoppage called by 'Unison' in protest at the government's offer of a 2.45% pay increase. WWDC has contacted the applicant.
Wednesday July 16, 2008
At long last, the WWDC planning department has had a serious look at the planning application for Church Farm in Church Street. The A361 at Southwick is closed until July 25th.
Tuesday July 15, 2008
The A361 at Southwick is closed until July 25th. Both Hilperton & Semington parish councils meet tomorrow.
Monday July 14, 2008
Unusually, two parish councils meet tomorrow evening; Hilperton and Semington. Marsh Road remains a 'core site' for the camara van.
Sunday July 13, 2008
Recent information from the Safety Camera Partnership (SCP) shows that Marsh Road remains one of their core sites (of which there are about 100 in Wiltshire and Swindon) and therefore continues to get regular attention.
A core site is determined by the rate of fatal and serious injury collisions as set by the Department of Transport. Dialogue continues between British Waterways and WCC.
Saturday July 12, 2008
Below is an email sent to British Waterways by the county council. Semington travellers - WCC starts enforcement action.
Friday July 11, 2008
Aa local residents will know, another group of travellers has set up camp on the old A350 at Littlemarsh, managing to get round the gates and 'dragons teeth' barriers placed to keep them out. Wiltshire in the van for recycling.
Thursday July 10, 2008
In my current 'Update Bulletin' newsletter (currently being distributed and available electronically via the link in the left hand margin of this page), I mention that I intend to find out why Wiltshire doesn't offer Tetra Pak recycling. Others have obviously thought along similar lines as the service is now available!! 'Unison' has called a two-day strike.
Wednesday July 09, 2008
'Unison' has called a two-day strike for Wednesday 16th and Thursday 17th of July.