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Wednesday March 26, 2008
A new Designated Public Place Order (DPPO) comes into effect in Trowbridge on Monday (31 March). West Wilts is seemingly doing quite well, but could do better.
Saturday March 22, 2008
On Thursday, the final report from the County Council 'Environmental Impact of Waste Scrutiny Task Group' will be presented. The 2008-09 schemes have been announced.
Thursday March 20, 2008
The county council has announced the 2008-09 road programme, with some local issues being addressed. Household Recycling Centres ready for longer opening hours.
Wednesday March 19, 2008
We will be able to recycle for longer when the Household Recycling Centres (HRC) start their summer opening hours from April 1. A good response from this part of west Wiltshire ...
Monday March 17, 2008
The consultation period on the Issues and Options paper has now officially ended, but late responses are being accepted. WWDC concedes defeat but will support the new authority.
Sunday March 16, 2008
West Wiltshire District Council is disappointed that an appeal hearing has upheld the government’s legal right to create several new single unitary local authorities. Commomsense prevails with the new Chief Constable.
Saturday March 15, 2008
Following widespread condemnation from both public and councillors, Wiltshire police have re-examined their policy of closing police station enquiry offices to the public. Apply now for 2008/2009 academic year.
Friday March 14, 2008
Students planning to go to university in the next academic year (2008/09) need to apply now if they want financial support during their studies. Green light for first phase of the development.
Thursday March 13, 2008
West Wiltshire District Council has given the green light to the first phase of the Waterside development. One of only two bidders has withdrawn.
Wednesday March 12, 2008
One of the bidders has withdrawn from the housing PFI scheme and so it may fail, as the Government likes to see at least two bidders coming forward. The Giffords weekly meeting is set to continue.
Tuesday March 11, 2008
West Wiltshire Housing Society has been awarded a grant of £10,000 by the county council's Department of Community Services. The funds will be used for two day centres for the more elderly people in our communities. Hopefully, this review will be the last for several years.
Monday March 10, 2008
Wiltshire County Council has produced two draft schemes for electoral boundaries for the new Wiltshire Council. Both are based on single-member divisions. The new authority must take a lead on recycling.
Sunday March 09, 2008
Will the new unitary council take recycling more seriously than the county council seems to? A more detailed appraisal of the appeal decision.
Saturday March 08, 2008
Further to the webpost dated 4th March, Ian Gibbons, the head of legal & democratic services at WCC, has compiled the following precis of the decision. The WWDC planning committee met last night.
Friday March 07, 2008
The sole Avonside item was decided last night, as was the first stage of the Riverside development in Trowbridge. Yet another reorganisation of how we vote.
Thursday March 06, 2008
Wiltshire is currently undergoing an electoral review in preparation for the move to the new council. Less light pollution and cheaper running costs?
Wednesday March 05, 2008
People in Wiltshire who move into new housing developments in the future could have more say over when their street lights are on, and at the same time help reduce carbon emissions. Unitary Council gets the green light.
Tuesday March 04, 2008
There is now nothing to stop Wiltshire Council coming into effect - apart from a late dose of common sense which is not very likely. An ongoing tale of woe...
Monday March 03, 2008
Some eighteen months or so ago, the (then) Lib Dem administration decided to totally change the phone system at Bradley Road. An expensive but brave move, and we were assured that there would be a seamless transition to the new system.
Now, nine months after it was actually installed, (and a change of control at WWDC to Conservative) it still doesn't work properly! A regular meeting of the committee is due this Thursday.
Sunday March 02, 2008
There is only one Avonside/Holt & Paxcroft item on the agenda, but the committee will also make a decision on the Trowbridge Waterfront proposal and consider a change to how long the public are allocated to speak on planning applications.
If you wish to speak you must register before 6.55. The meeting is at the WWDC offices in Bradley Road, Trowbridge.