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Tuesday May 16, 2006
The WWDC representatives on outside bodies are decided at the anuual meeting of the district council. A replacement for the recent resignation has been announced.
Saturday May 13, 2006
Sarah Content has announced a new addition to her Cabinet. Two Paxcroft Ward items were considered last night.
Friday May 12, 2006
Amongst the items considered last night, two related to Paxcroft and Holt Wards. Lib Dem Duncan Hames has called it a day as a cabinet member.
Tuesday May 09, 2006
Cllr. Duncan Hames has resigned his position on the WWDC cabinet saying "When I accepted a place on your new Cabinet, neither of us expected me to serve for an extended period ..... It is now time for me to step back, and retire from the Council’s Cabinet." Two Paxcroft Ward items are on the agenda.
Friday May 05, 2006
The meeting will commence at 7.15pm in the council chamber at Bradley Road. Anyone wishing to speak must register and, if you have not already done so, you can register before the meeting between 6.40 and 7.10pm. Brief thoughts on happenings at WWDC in April.
Monday May 01, 2006
If you wish to subscribe and have this sent direct to your e-mail address in future, please use either the 'Newsletter' or 'Contact Me' buttons on the light blue bar above. Holt Youth Club was successful in their grant bid.
Friday April 28, 2006
Thirteen grants - totalling over £5,000 - have recently been awarded to local organisations by West Wiltshire District Council, working with the district’s five community area partnerships. What has the new administration delivered to us?
Wednesday April 26, 2006
You may recall that, nearly a year ago, there was a Lib Dem led 'coup' at the district council. The (supposed) major plank of their reasoning for wresting control was that the previous administration (on which I held the arts and rural affairs portfolio) had lost the confidence of the electorate and didn't listen to the people. The Inspector's decisions have finally been released.
Monday April 24, 2006
After a wait of nearly two months, the decisions of the Planning Inspector have now been released. There were three identical appeals. PFI decision 'called in' by Scrutiny Committee.
Friday April 21, 2006
On Wednesday evening, the Scrutiny Committee at WWDC voted overwhelmingly to 'call in' the recent Cabinet decision on WWDC owned land disposal. Will the PCT management committee resign? Of course not!
Friday April 14, 2006
Councillors agreed a vote of no confidence at the full Council meeting on 12 April.
Just one councillor voted against the motion - Sarah Content. During the debate, Sarah criticised the council for not having acted earler; in a bizarre twist, she seemed to forget that she has been the Leader at WWDC for nearly a year. If there is any 'finger pointing' to be done I would suggest that Sarah should look in a mirror. All military activity is suspended over Easter.
Monday April 10, 2006
If you want a pleasant Easter outing, a trip to Imber village could be the answer. Is time running out for Trowbridge hospital?
Saturday April 08, 2006
The West Wiltshire Primary Care Trust has just published 'Taking the next step: modern and affordable healthcare for all' Funding announcement promises new affordable homes.
Thursday April 06, 2006
An announcement by the government promises new affordable homes for West Wiltshire people. However, as the WWDC cabinet discovered last night, many people are not happy about the suitability of WWDC land that it is proposed to surrender to the scheme. A meeting of the WWDC cabinet is due to take place on 06 April.
Monday April 03, 2006
The meeting will commence at 7.00 pm in the council chamber at Bradley Road and is open to the public. The Bradford on Avon area should receive their bins during May.
Sunday April 02, 2006
The final stage of rolling out full kerbside recycling collections in West Wiltshire will soon be starting. The district council hits the number one spot according to The Times.
Tuesday March 28, 2006
The council has finally achieved 'first place' in a league table - but not one that they will be publicising I suspect. Following a resignation one position needs to be filled.
Monday March 27, 2006
By law, ten electors from a parish can request that an election be called to fill a vacancy. Failing this the vacancy can be filled by the parish council co-opting someone. The WWDC planning committee will meet bnthis coming Thurdsay.
Sunday March 26, 2006
The meeting will be held at the council offices in Bradley Road, Trowbridge commencing at 7.00pm. Anyone wishing to speak must register before 6.55pm. Wcc says one thing, WWDC another.
Friday March 24, 2006
There seems to be some confusion between the highway authority (Wiltshire County Council) and the planning authority (West Wiltshire District Council).