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Sunday July 24, 2005
The hotline will help businesses and community halls take a first step towards applying for a licence, together with contact details at WWDC. WWDC reached a decision on the PFI scheme last night.
Wednesday July 20, 2005
West Wiltshire Distirct Council decided last night to proceed with a "Private Finance Initiative" (PFI) scheme to build 400 homes for rent in the district. However, out of 44 elected councillors only 26 voted in favour of the scheme continuing. A surprise Staverton decision.
Friday July 15, 2005
Last night the planning committee at WWDC were consistent in trying to ensure a 'proper' relief road system for the inhabitants east of Trowbridge. A close vote on the Paxcroft Mead extension development.
Thursday July 14, 2005
A split vote of 5/5 saw the chairman having to use his casting vote against deferral. Q. How many other people share this view? A. Lots.
Monday July 11, 2005
The following is an e-mail sent to me by a resident of Staverton. It raises some interesting points which, I hope, our County Councillor will take on board.
I have, of course, passed it onto Mr. Batten and Cllr. Content, as requested by the writer. Exceptionally, there will be two meetings next week.
Wednesday July 06, 2005
Due to having to consider four major applications, as well as the 'usual' business, the WWDC planning committee will meet on Wednesday 13 and Thursday 14 July.
Both meetings will be held at the council offices in Bradley Road commencing at 7.00 pm. September 24, a date for your diary.
Monday July 04, 2005
Paxcroft Mead Community Centre is holding a Party at the Centre on September 24th. Mixed noises are coming from the Post Office Network people.
Thursday June 30, 2005
At a meeting last night, Peter Mylchreest, Head of Network Change at the Post Office, seemed to offer the chance of a lifeline for a post office service in Hilperton village. Another broken promise by the Royal Mail.
Tuesday June 28, 2005
Despite a promise by Royal Mail in late 2004, two out of three post boxes (from a survey of 2,600) have not had their collection tabs replaced. Revaluation has now started in earnest.
Monday June 27, 2005
The Valuation Office has advised that 6,800 Council Tax Questionnaires have been sent to charge payers in West Wiltshire. Decisions were made on both Paxcroft Ward items, last night.
Friday June 24, 2005
The Chairman of Staverton Parish Council (Lesley Warne) was kept waiting until past 10 o'clock to speak on the two Staverton items. New legislation came into force on 01 June.
Wednesday June 22, 2005
HIGH HEDGES: COMPLAINING TO THE COUNCIL. Part 8 of the Anti-Social Behaviour Act 2003, which covers high hedges, came into force on 1st June 2005. There are two Paxcroft Ward items on the agenda.
Saturday June 18, 2005
As seems usual, the Paxcroft items are near the end of the agenda. Staverton PC has arranged a visit by Peter Woodcock of WWDC.
Thursday June 16, 2005
Peter Woodcock, a senior officer at West Wiltshire Disrict Council, will give a presentation on re-cycling. Although aimed at Staverton residents, I am sure that all that turn up will be welcome. Re-development plans have been lodged.
Monday June 13, 2005
After a long wait, a formal planning application has now been lodged for Castle Place and the old Tesco site in Trowbridge. Sign a petition tomorrow (Saturday 11 June)
Friday June 10, 2005
Fellow Ward councillor Trevor Carbin is organising a petition regarding the loss of the 'village' Post Office (but don't forget that the office situated at Marsh Road garage is still open for business). Few licensed premises have so far applied for new licenses.
Wednesday June 08, 2005
Many clubs etc. seem unaware that they need to apply to renew their license by August. Good news at last.
Thursday June 02, 2005
The long awaited transfer of the community centre has taken place. Is there a future for a post office in Hilperton 'village'?
Tuesday May 31, 2005
If you live in Hilperton you are, no doubt, aware that the village store and Post Office in Church Street closed a week or so ago. There is only one Paxcroft Ward item on the agenda.
Thursday May 26, 2005
The sole application for this area relates to Paxcroft Mead local centre.