Wiltshire Council is re-writing its policy on letting tenancies through the 'Homes4Wiltshire' process. The current banding system will be changed, and people on the lowest 'Bronze' band will be…
Wiltshire Council has approved a planning application for a change of use of the old William Hill bookies shop on Union Street Trowbridge to a Mexican takeaway. The application is from the 'Nacho…
While people working in the public sector are tightening their belts and facing hard times top councillors at Wiltshire Council are getting a big pay rise.
Wiltshire Council is dragging more people through the courts because of late or non payment of Council Tax. In replying to a question from Cllr Jeff Osborn the council admitted a 10% increase in…
The government has put forward several ideas to streamline the planning system and make life easier for developers. One suggestion is that anyone wishing to convert a barn in the countryside to…
Their School Inspection Handbook, published under section 5 of the Education Act 2005, is aimed at the zero to eighteen age group. The guidance explains to inspectors how to judge schools including…
Until October 2013 the responsibility for licensing dealers in scrap metal lay with the Environment Agency. Under this regime a huge increase in theft of metal took place, with many dealers being…
A new scheme championed by local councillor Jon Hubbard is being set up to allow local communities to take positive action to help clear up litter in Melksham.
On Demember 8th we will finally see a decent service reintroduced to Melksham Station. The new service will see 8 trains in each direction running Monday to Saturday with a slightly reduced service…
Local residents continue to be vigilant for any signs of possible development on Bradford on Avon golf course.
