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Council grapples with changes to benefits system

The introduction of 'Universal Credit' will affect most people in Wiltshire to some degree. UC is a single benefit payment which replaces Income Support, income-based Jobseekers Allowance, income-related Employment and Support Allowance (ESA), Housing Benefit, Child Tax Credit and Working Tax Credit. Disability Living Allowance will be replaced by Personal Independence Payment (PIP) for people over 16.

26 Jun 2012
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Mayor Dave Hodgson looks on as speed checks take place at the Renhold HGV and speeding enforcement joint action operation

Supporting Enforcement of Renhold Lorry Restrictions and Speed Limits

Yesterday morning I was out in the early morning sunshine in Renhold to support a joint enforcement operation between the Council and the police. Renhold has suffered from excessive numbers of Heavy Goods Vehicles running through the village, and we were there to monitor compliance with the 7.5 tonne weight limit and timed restrictions which are in place.

26 Jun 2012
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Conservative changes means development risk for Wiltshire’s communities

3 years of work on Wiltshire's Core Strategy was today put at risk as a result of an irresponsible, kneejerk amendment, forced through by Conservative councillors. The amendment which changed the rules with regard to the fighting of wind farms, means that local community's will no longer have the final say on whether they want a wind farm in their area.

26 Jun 2012
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