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Sewage in our Rivers

The sheer quantity of raw sewage being dumped into Britain’s rivers and coastal areas is a scandal and a disgrace.

14 Sep 2022
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AAA to GGG?

Britain's triple 'A' credit rating is now in doubt. This, if nothing else so far has, should raise concern in the mind of George Osborne that a new approach to Britain's economy, and future, is needed.

15 Feb 2012
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Should we exploit the motorway?

Wiltshire Council has approved what it calls a 'jobs led' planning document for the county. However a suggestion that the one spot in the county which would be most attractive for employers - junction 17 of the M4 at Chippenham - should be developed, was rejected by the council. So whilst Swindon profits from its position on the M4 corridor Wiltshire ends up with scattered employment allocations which are unattractive to potential employers.

WCLD
15 Feb 2012
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Sandgate Escarpment Village Green Application moves forward

Local residents are leading an application to see Sandgate Escarpment registered as a Village Green. Registration would add further protection to access to the area which has been open for years for residents and visitors to enjoy, on the wooded hillside below Shornecliffe Barracks and rising above Military Road, Sandgate.

TP
15 Feb 2012
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Wiltshire Council - the budget

The good news is that your Council Tax bill will not increase this year. The government has given Wiltshire Council a grant to allow it to freeze the rate. With the police and fire services also freezing theirs the only element which might increase is the town or parish council, which is usually only a tiny part of the whole bill.

TC
15 Feb 2012
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