Tisbury residents have been invited to have their say on the plans to build 86 new homes and a care home in Tisbury.
Tisbury Community Homes has launched a public consultation on the outline proposals for the former Station Works site, situated to the south of Tisbury and accessed via Jobbers Lane. They state the Station Road development proposed would replace an "existing outdated employment site" and provide 86 new homes to meet the local need in the area as well as a 70-bed care home.
An illustration of the impact of proposed UK voter suppression measures is provided in yesterday's Guardian, where it is reported that local authorities could have to issue up to 3.5 million identity cards as part of plans for mandatory voter ID, prompting warnings over potential high costs and disruption for councils.
Here's a rundown of the key Bills being proposed by the Government in the Queen's Speech
Sovereign Borders Bill
The bill changes asylum rules, including making claims inadmissible if the person has arrived in the UK "illegally". The government has closed the UK's resettlement schemes, meaning there are no safe and legal routes into the UK. Asylum seekers are being forced to enter the country illegally, then being punished for it, this is inhumane and unacceptable. We should welcome refugees fleeing war and/or persecution with compassion, not treat them like criminals and understand they don't have time to check their plans with the Home Secretary.
We've had a huge set of elections in difficult circumstances. It was a massive combined effort of volunteers and staff, candidates and agents, helpers and donors, to get several hundred Liberal Democrats elected. Thank you to everyone who played their part in an impressive team effort.
Eid marks the end of Ramadan - a holy month of prayer and personal reflection.
I'm sure it feels strange to celebrate again with Covid restrictions in place.
But despite the many challenges of the past year, I'm amazed at how we've pulled together as a country - making it clear that we are a nation of carers.
PARISH councillors for Heytesbury, Imber and Knook are being urged to set up a new working party to look at future options for more homes in the villages.
The Parish Council at its extraordinary meeting in February accepted the Wiltshire Council local plan review that stated 25 new homes might be built in Heytesbury and Knook. Imber is largely a deserted village.
Shock results in the Warminster town council elections included a former Mayor losing his seat and a last minute Independent candidate topped the poll by 200 votes with 13 Conservative seats up for grabs.
"I was hoping to get elected but this is now a huge vote of confidence in me which I will put every effort into matching," said Paul Macdonald.
From Terence Herbert, Chief Executive, Wiltshire Council:
"Following the Police and Crime Commissioner election count on Monday I have taken appropriate legal advice and spoken with the Cabinet Office, Wiltshire Police and the Office of the Police & Crime Commissioner. There is a clear legal process for me to follow.
The Prime Minister has today confirmed an inquiry into their actions during the Coronavirus pandemic under the powers of the Inquiries Act 2005.
Lessons must be learnt from the mistakes that were made"
Ed Davey
This comes after Liberal Democrat Leader Ed Davey first called for a full inquiry into the Government's actions during the pandemic 13 months ago in April 2020
Mental Health Awareness Week runs from 10-16 May 2021 and the theme this year is Nature.
Research on the mental health impacts of the pandemic showed going for walks outside was one of our top coping strategies and 45% of us reported being in green spaces had been a vital for our mental health.
The Mental Health Foundation told us that websites which showed footage from webcams of wildlife saw hits increase by over 2000%. Wider studies also found that during lockdowns, people not only spent more time in nature but were noticing it more.
