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Friday November 02, 2007
A six week consultation is underway into West Wiltshire District Council's draft leisure and recreation development plan document (DPD). Bowyers site in Trowbridge - housing, shops or jobs?
Wednesday October 31, 2007
Work is underway to secure the future of the Bowyers factory site in Trowbridge for long-term employment use. Holt Village Hall celebrates its refurbishment.
Monday October 29, 2007
Holt Village Hall has a new entrance lobby with changes to the car park entrance including wider access, a protected pedestrian walkway and level access for wheelchairs and others with disabilities. All the local items were decided at the meeting.
Saturday October 27, 2007
Rugby club move gets green flag, but extension to H8 at Paxcrfot Mead is stalled. More houses are planned for the 'H8' site.
Wednesday October 24, 2007
An outline planning application for another 150 houses on part of the 'H8' land between Paxcroft Mead and Larkrise School goes before the WWDC planning committee tomorrow evening. Postive news from meeting last Wednesday.
Tuesday October 23, 2007
A scheme to link Holt and Staverton by a track suitable for use by cyclists, pedestrians and horse riders moved a step closer when Sustrans presented their initial feasibility findings. There are three Avonside items on the agenda.
Sunday October 21, 2007
The meeting will be held at the WWDC offices in Bradley Road, Trowbridge. The meeting starts at 7.00 pm but if you wish to speak you must register before 6.55. Trowbridge Rugby Club wants to relocate to Hilperton.
Friday October 19, 2007
The proposed site is opposite Paxcroft Farm in Devizes Road, Hilperton. The application will come before the WWDC planning committee next Thursday evening with a recommendation for permission. Hilperton village history and local art club display.
Thursday October 18, 2007
Hilperton village history and local art club display this Sunday. If Gallagher get their way more houses will appear at Paxcroft Mead.
Sunday October 14, 2007
Gallagher want to build houses on the grass area north of the road between Paxcroft Mead local centre and the school. (The area mentioned by Mr. Dellow in his letter in The Wiltshire Times this week). Conservative empire building scheme rumbles on.
Friday October 12, 2007
In what may be a significant judgement for Wiltshire, a High Court challenge to stop Shropshire getting a unitary council was dismissed earlier this week. Cereal Partners have offered the use of their premises.
Thursday October 11, 2007
There is a meeting on Wednesday 17th October at 7p.m. at Cereal Partners, Staverton regarding the initiative to endeavour to link Holt with Staverton by some form of footpath/cycle way/bridle way link. Ten sites have been put forward for development.
Monday October 08, 2007
A bid by West Wiltshire District Council to build at least 400 new affordable homes for rent has reached a major milestone. Contingency plans are in place at Bradley Road.
Wednesday October 03, 2007
West Wiltshire Council is putting plans in place to manage this week's strike action against Royal Mail. Community First have published their Hilperton housing needs survey.
Friday September 28, 2007
Community First have published the results of the Hilperton housing needs survey which was sent to all households in the parish. The government has announced a rebate for military personnel.
Tuesday September 25, 2007
The district council has released the following information. Efforts are being made to make Trowbridge safer.
Saturday September 22, 2007
Taxi marshalls and alcohol-free zone for Trowbridge. You should have received your registration form by now.
Wednesday September 19, 2007
It is a legal requirement to have your name entered on the electoral register (but rarely enforced) and not being listed can affect your credit rating as credit reference companies use the register for proof of address. Also, if you aren't on the register you can't vote! The plan is part of an on-going scheme.
Monday September 17, 2007
Wiltshire County Council is advertising plans to put in 'bus stop clearways' at the bus stops at the Marsh Road end of Horse Road. One Avonside Ward item was not discussed last night.
Friday September 14, 2007
With a full agenda the committee sat for four and a quarter hours, but not all items were discussed.