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Friday November 12, 2004
The agenda for the 16 November meeting of Hilperton Parish Council includes an item on the rugby club. A four hour exhibition is planned for next week.
Friday November 12, 2004
Pegusas Planning Group will be holding a manned public exhibition. An application is to be made to Chippenham magistrates for a licence.
Wednesday November 10, 2004
Despite there being no provision for a public house in the current 'master plan' for the local centre area, that hasn't stopped a 'speculative' application for an 'on' licence being made. As the council won't tell us, try these for size.
Tuesday November 09, 2004
Despite putting down written questions for the full council meeting tomorrow night, WWDC is still playing the 'mushroom' game with both myself and Cllr. Oldrieve. District Council loses patience.
Friday October 29, 2004
The appeal by Marshgate, for 'non-determination', was discussed at the WWDC planning committee last night. Persimmon told to think again.
Friday October 29, 2004
Two planning applications by Persimmon were refused by the district council planning committee last night. Parish Council objects to current application.
Friday October 22, 2004
At a special meeting last night Hilperton Parish Council resolved to object to details of the gap road planning application submitted by Persimmon. 17 year olds are being encouraged to register to vote.
Wednesday October 13, 2004
Young people will be making their mark during local democracy week at a series of events across Wiltshire. How many more accidents before something is done?
Tuesday October 12, 2004
The catalogue of accidents and crashes on the new road continues to grow. A nice surprise for the Mead primary school.
Monday October 11, 2004
Permission has been given for an un-expected start to the permanent extension needed by the school. Some people are confused by planning issues - I wonder why?
Monday October 04, 2004
Just to give an insight into the views that are presented to the district council planning committee, the following snippets may raise a few eyebrows. They all relate to the Staverton Marina area. What is happening about the move from Green Lane?
Monday September 27, 2004
Am I right in guessing where the rugby club is off to? The Kings Arms is seeking to extend the trading area.
Tuesday September 21, 2004
Permission is being sought for the existing single storey area to be extended. Secrecy reigns at district council.
Monday September 06, 2004
Is this how council business should really be conducted? The County Council is in contact with the District Council.
Thursday September 02, 2004
An interesting picture began to be painted at the cabinet meeting at the district council last night. Have Persimmon let the proverbial cat out of the bag?
Tuesday August 31, 2004
Part of the planning application by Persimmon are two huge tomes which contain many facts, much repetition and a phrase which, one imagines, should have been removed at the proof reading stage. Varied opinions are being expressed.
Saturday August 28, 2004
As expected, a number of views have been expressed about the proposed road. A selection appear below.
First an attempt to sack the chairman, then silly e-mails.
Saturday August 21, 2004
From what has appeared in the local press recently is it any wonder that people do not take local politics seriously, and don't bother turning out to vote? Marshgate prefer the planning inspector to meeting your councillors.
Friday August 20, 2004
The application for three shops was again deferred by the District Council planning committee on 5th August. Your councillors finally get to see the plans.
Thursday August 05, 2004
At long last full copies of the application have been made available to your councillors but the story continues.