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Thursday April 24, 2008
The meeting commences at 7.30 p.m. in the United Reform Church hall.
This is a new venue, so please don't go to the village hall by mistake! An update from the Joseph Rowntree Trust.
Tuesday April 22, 2008
Social evils in 1904 were poverty, war, slavery, intemperance, the opium trade, impurity and gambling according to the founder of the Joseph Rowntree Trust. In a 21st century consultation the Trust has found that people are now concerned about the way society has become more individualistic, greedy and selfish with a cost to a sense of community. A reminder for Staverton Marina and Hilperton residents.
Sunday April 20, 2008
For Staverton Marina and Hilperton residents, the bin changes happen this week and should result in a higher standard of service.
You should have received reminder letters from FOCSA. Combat climate change by using real nappies.
Saturday April 19, 2008
West Wiltshire District Council will be supporting the 12th annual Real Nappy Week from 21-27 April by holding a promotional event in Trowbridge. The WWDC planning committee met last night.
Friday April 18, 2008
At a meeting that went on until 11.30 p.m. the only local item wasn't actually determined. More phone boxes are due to be chopped by BT.
Thursday April 17, 2008
In a further series of cuts, BT has published a list of 37 phone boxes in West Wiltshire which it wishes to remove. The monthly meeting of Semington PC takes place this evening.
Wednesday April 16, 2008
The meeting starts at 8.00 p.m. in the village hall, High Street. The next regular meeting is on Thursday the 17th.
Monday April 14, 2008
The meeting will be held this Thursday at the council offices in Bradley Road, Trowbridge. The meeting starts at 7.00 pm. If you wish to speak you must register before 6.55. What makes people drop litter or fly tip?
Saturday April 12, 2008
The Campaign to Protect Rural England (CPRE) has launched its STOP THE DROP crusade. The new Wiltshire Council will try to muzzle parish councils.
Tuesday April 08, 2008
In 'double speak' that George Orwell would be proud of, the forthcoming Wiltshire Council (WC) is already giving an indication of what is in store for us. Another loss of amenity for the Trowbridge area.
Monday April 07, 2008
Yet another Trowbridge facility is set to disappear following the decision of the Driving Standards Agency (DSA) to close the driving test centre. In future the nearest centre will be at Chippenham. Princess Anne will be the guest of honour at the ceremony on May 9.
Sunday April 06, 2008
Wiltshire & Swindon History Centre will be officially opened by HRH The Princess Royal it has been announced. Something for nothing in time for next winter.
Saturday April 05, 2008
A new scheme, funded by energy companies, has recently made loft and/or cavity wall insulation free to anyone aged over 70 who owns or privately rents their home. The recycling centres are now on 'summer hours' opening times.
Friday April 04, 2008
Just a quick reminder that, if you are tidying your garden or having a spring clean, the recycling centres are now open for longer. Will Wiltshire County Council use its new powers?
Wednesday April 02, 2008
From yesterday, local authorities have new powers to get tough with utility companies that cause traffic congestion and disruption for local people and businesses through over-running road works. Do you want to see a better north/south train service?
Tuesday April 01, 2008
The current TransWilts train services run at a time of day when only a limited number of people want to travel, and they are so widely spaced that they make for an impractically long day for any commuter who wishes to use them. As a result, the five trains which had reasonable loadings prior to the service reduction in 2006 have been replace by 2 trains which are nearly empty - the line has lost 90%+ of its traffic. Don't worry if your new pass hasn't arrived yet.
Monday March 31, 2008
The new 'national' bus pass scheme comes into effect tomorrow and new bus passes should have to be sent out to all those who are eligible. Changes for Paxcroft Mead and Staverton Marina.
Sunday March 30, 2008
With effect from the week beginning 21st April, the collection day for Staverton Marina and Paxcroft Mead will change from Monday to Thursday. For the first collection only, excess waste in black plastic sacks will be accepted. WWDC planning department will be shut next Wednesday morning.
Saturday March 29, 2008
All members of the development control section will be involved in department wide training on the morning of Wednesday 2nd April. Imminent action on Leigh Road flooding.
Thursday March 27, 2008
As Holt residents will know, Leigh Road suffered serious flooding during the heavy rains in mid-January. The flooding was caused by abnormally heavy run-off from nearby fields and failings in the road drainage system.