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Your Independent councillor for Hilperton.
Wiltshire Council news from Ernie Clark.
The Regulation 16 consultation period for the Hilperton Neighbourhood Development Plan closed on the 2nd February. Several members of the public commented as did many would-be developers.
Wiltshire Council has suggested an Inspector from a short list of five and their choice was formally ratified by the parish council. The examination of the plan is due to commence in April with the result known a month or two later.
I would again point out that the ‘pasture‘ land on the village side of Elizabeth Way can still have a Village Green application submitted for it. It only needs a small group of three or four enthusiastic people to get the project going. Surely this is an idea worth commencing? I am happy to put people in touch with one another if they care to contact me.
At its meeting last month, Wiltshire Council increased its precept by 5.99% but 3.00% of this will be ‘ring fenced’ for the Adult Social Care Levy.
Newleaze is due to be closed from the 14th March for a day or two whilst WC undertake works for carriageway resurfacing, surface dressing and road markings. Access will be maintained for residents and businesses where possible, although delays are likely due to the nature of the works.