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Your Chance to Improve Road Safety

Liberal Democrats have long supported the "Twenty's Plenty"campaign for reduced speed limits near schools and in appropriate residential areas. Now the County are consulting on introducing these safety measures.

11 Nov 2013
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Sharp increase in council tax court cases

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 court orders - about 1,000 households per month compared with a normal rate of about 900.

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10 Nov 2013
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Government's worst idea yet?

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 residential use should be able to do so under 'permitted development rights' - that is, without the need for planning permission.

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10 Nov 2013
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