Issue 466 – Run it yourself! Wiltshire Council to hand Westbury’s leisure facilities over to the town
Westbury must run the town's swimming pool and recreation centre, if it wants to save them from closure.
Issue 466 – Petition to oust town councillor
A petition calling for the resignation of Westbury town and Wiltshire councillor Russell Hawker has been started in Westbury following a row over comments he made about the Hillsborough disaster.
Issue 466 – “Brilliant!” Westbury’s sensational Street Fayre
Westbury buzzed with excitement on Saturday as residents flocked to the town centre for the town’s Street Fayre.
Issue 466 – Westbury cyclists conquer 900 miles for charity
After nine long days and 900 gruelling miles, two Westbury cyclists have triumphantly completed their epic charity cycle ride from Land’s End to John O’Groats.
Issue 466 – PC remembered with police award
THE children of PC Mike Johnson, who served the community in Westbury until he died suddenly last August, have received an award in his honour.
Issue 466 – Speak up for Westbury Library
Wiltshire’s library service is currently undertaking a county-wide review of its services, as it must achieve £500K worth of savings within 2 years.
Issue 466 – New town councillor
Nominations for the vacant seat on Westbury Town Council closed last Friday, with only one candidate submitted. David Jenkins is the uncontested Lib Dem candidate and may take up the post after 21st July.
Issue 466 – Westbury’s CAB up and running
WESTBURY’S branch of the Citizens Advice Bureau (CAB) opened in the Laverton on Wednesday 7th July.
Issue 466 – Poor air quality in Warminster Road
THE level of air pollution in Warminster Road is failing to meet national air quality objectives and standards.
Issue 466 – New president for Westbury Lions Club
Westbury Lions Club has welcomed its first female president of the club. Past president Mike Healy handed over the Lion president’s chain of office to Yvonne Hitchinson at a BBQ event on Sunday 11th July.