The London 2012 Paralympics start on 29 August. Aaron Moores who lives in Trowbridge, and Chloe Davies from Midsomer Norton, both train with Trowbridge Amateur Swimming Club and will represent Great…
Following the introduction of plastic and card recycling across Wiltshire the council is now considering what to do next to improve recycling rates and minimise the amount of waste going into…
The Wiltshire Core Strategy was drawn up over the last three years through consultation with local people, businesses and organisations. At the last minute, after all the consultation, Wiltshire…
The Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) is a new charge that local authorities in England and Wales can impose on development in their area. The money generated will contribute to the funding of…
The answer is no, but the Tory press has been mis-using data to allege that they are. Here's an article from Sustrans :
The Government's Welfare Reform Act 2012 (WRA) abolishes council tax benefit from April 2013. Councils can operate their own replacement scheme, but will get 10% less cash with which to do it. In…
A licensing hearing called by Wiltshire Police in December 2011 to review the Warminster takeaway's license resulted in the opening hours being cut back until 2am (previously 3am) on Wednesday,…
Wiltshire Council is ready to help communities considering getting into the neighbourhood planning process. This article is based on information provided by WC.
Two separate applications for gypsy sites went to the West Wiltshire planning committee in June. One site was at the junction of Frome Road and Poplar Tree Lane, whilst the other was at Hoopers Pool.
Wiltshire Council's "Substantive Highway Scheme" gives out money for road safety works which are too big for an individual Area Board to cope with. This year a total of £205,900 was available. Of 16…