Wiltshire Council votes against encouraging outdoor exercise
WILTSHIRE councillors have gone against a new government initiative to encourage outdoor exercise. In a recent two-hour debate, over 20 Wiltshire councillors considered whether to encourage more cycling,…
Health survey isn’t ‘true and fair’
WESTBURY Group Practice has criticised the recent NHS GP Patient Survey, which ranked the practice as performing below average compared to other GPs in the region and nationally. …
A million thanks as Wiltshire coronavirus fund breaks £1million barrier
A FUND launched to help small charities and community groups tackle the effects of the pandemic has broken the £1million barrier. The Wiltshire Community Foundation report, “The Wiltshire…
Advice Team launches in Wiltshire
THE Advice Team, operated by Diverse Abilities, has launched its telephone appointment service across Wiltshire in order to provide more support and advice for those with disabilities. The…
Campaign to help air ambulance wins council backing
A RESOLUTION to support Wiltshire Air Ambulance’s fight for proper compensation after the Novichok attack has won the backing of Wiltshire Council. The motion was put forward by…
Local choir leader releases debut single
LOCAL rock choir leader, Emma Webb, is releasing her original music for the first time, with her debut single ‘In Time’ coming out at the end of last…
Bikeability programme needs venues and instructors to help people get on their bike
WILTSHIRE Council’s Bikeability cycle training programme is seeking venues and instructors to help children and adults learn to cycle safely on the road, as more people look to…
Could Dilton Marsh take over its closed village pub?
THE parish council of Dilton Marsh is asking its residents whether they should take over…
Pool and sports centre to reopen next month
WESTBURY Swimming Pool and Leighton Recreation Centre will reopen next month on Monday 7th September. In line with…
Eat out to help out! Enjoy a discounted meal and support a local business
DINERS can eat out this month and enjoy a discounted meal, whilst supporting a local…
Foodbank donations at Crosspoint
Starting this month, Crosspoint will be open to receive food donations for Westbury Foodbank on…
Arguments continue over planned Westbury waste incinerator
Incinerator presentation was ‘open and transparent’ THE company which is planning to build a waste…
Westbury Festival cancelled
ORGANISERS of Westbury Festival have announced that this year’s event will not be going ahead.…
Young volunteers wanted for mystery shop
HEALTHWATCH Wiltshire is looking for young volunteers to help review online mental health services in…
Councillors object to tree felling in town conservation area
TOWN councillors voted against the felling of Cypress trees, along with mixed species and shrubs…
Westbury responds well to face coverings rule – but is it deterring some shoppers?
LOCAL shops and businesses have reported an overall positive reaction from customers to the new face…
Dilton Memorial Hall to open for annual flower and handicraft show
AFTER being closed for more than four months, the trustees of Dilton Memorial Hall are…
Town council extend deadline for grants
WESTBURY Town Council has extended the deadline for grant applications to next year. The town…
