A motion to oppose the proposed closure of the Lower Compton Recycling Centre was passed unanimously at Calne Town Council last night- 14th January. Proposed by Labour Councillor Celia Stevens, it calls on Wiltshire Council to pause the plans until a suitable local alternative is found and ready for use.
A section of Dakota Drive in Calne will be closed to traffic on Thursday 15th January to allow urgent repair works to take place.
Wiltshire Council’s Cabinet will meet on Tuesday 20th January to consider a new county-wide Parking Plan and a possible shake-up of parking charges.
Wiltshire MP Sarah Gibson has welcomed the Government’s decision to abandon plans for a mandatory digital ID scheme, describing the move as “an important victory” following pressure from the Liberal Democrats and residents across the county.
Police arrested 120 drivers for drink or drug driving offences in Wiltshire during December, according to figures released today by Wiltshire Police.
Residents in Chippenham, Corsham and Calne are being urged to stay vigilant after two men were arrested on suspicion of fraud by false representation.
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