Wiltshire Council has admitted that 62% of this financial year's applications have been kicked out. The figures come in reply to a question by Marlborough councillor Nick Fogg, and reveal that all three applications from Marlborough businesses have been refused. The amount of rebate given to those businesses which were successful amounts to just £7869 over the whole county.
Wiltshire Council has admitted that the scandal of 'Non-pensionable honoraria' payments made to officers of Kennet District Council in its dying days has not been resolved. In response to a series of questions from Hilperton councillor Ernie Clark council leader Jane Scott says that after four years of investigation, "The Council's legal team is now in a position to make recommendations as to next steps."
Cllr Nick Hollinghurst, Tring Town Mayor, reflects at the War Memorial on the losses of war.
Cllr Nick Hollinghurst, Tring Town Mayor, reflects at the War Memorial on the losses of war.
Local Lib Dems have welcomed progress on tackling metal theft.
The work will include replacement of boilers, a new hot and cold water plant, air handling plant and associated ductwork as well as the relocation of the chlorine tank. The council is carrying out this remedial work to help keep the pool operating safely until a community-led campus proposal is brought forward.