Maiden Bradley
Maiden Bradley is a historic village blighted by modern traffic. Attempts by the County Council to divert heavy lorries away from the B3092 seem to have got lost in the council's bureaucracy.
13 Apr 2012
National News
More cuts for Wiltshire buses
Wiltshire Council wants to save £260,000 per year by cutting what it calls 'poorly used' bus services in the county.
12 Apr 2012
Liberal Democrats working to reduce energy bills
A local Liberal Democrat has welcomed news that action is to be taken to tackle rising energy bills.
12 Apr 2012
Farron: inspectors overlooked hospital trust failings
South Lakes MP, Tim Farron, has received information that the Care Quality Commission (CQC), one of the regulators looking into the recent failings at the University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Trust, may have overlooked many serious risks within the hospital trust, less than a year before the trust reached crisis point.
12 Apr 2012
Andrew Stunell: Tackling inequalities for Gypsy and Traveller communities
Government commitments to tackle ingrained inequalities and promote fairness for Gypsy and Traveller communities were unveiled by Communities Minister Andrew Stunell in a report published today.
12 Apr 2012
Path Improvement Grants Scheme
The Paths Improvement Grants Scheme aims to help people make improvements to countryside access in their area. Around £60,000 is available directly for community led projects. Wiltshire Council can also help with bids to external organisations, so additional funding may be available. PIGS bids may be of any amount up to £5000. Applicants need to provide at least 50% of the total cost.
WC
12 Apr 2012