Ernie Clark. Hilperton Division, Wiltshire Council.

Local residents concerned at speeding and use by HGV's.
"Dear Resident,

You may recall that during my County Council election campaign, one of the issues I highlighted was traffic use of Devizes Road.

I was unsuccessful in that election (by 176 votes out of over 4,500 cast) but, since then, I am pleased to see that one of the political parties has woken up to the problem; however I am not aware of our County Councillor (Sarah Content) actually progressing the matter.

Accordingly, I pursued this matter via Hilperton Parish Council, and I am pleased to be able to advise that some progress has been made. The Parish Council has received a letter from the Divisional Police HQ at Melksham confirming that both they, and Trowbridge Police, will monitor both the lorry and speeding problems.

I realise that this is not the news that you were hoping to hear, but at least it is a start to resolving the problem."