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Published on November 24, 2021
Charity applauds support of the local community
CHAIRMAN of Westbury Area Network (WAN), Ian Cooper, has been ‘overwhelmed’ by the kindness and generosity of organisations and individuals within the town and surrounding villages for their donations of…
Town Council say new warehouse development would add to ‘traffic misery’
THE Town Council have lodged their objection to a Wiltshire planning application that would see the development of a new distribution centre warehouse, with offices and parking on the land…
Smell from Hills is no longer a ‘reasonable cause for annoyance’ says Env.t Agency
THE Environment Agency says ‘no further action is required’ over the Hills smell which has permeated the town for months. The Environment Agency (EA) also said in reply to a…
Road safety at Frogmore/Slag Lane is priority say councillors
A ROAD improvement scheme, which is planned for the Frogmore Road/Slag Lane area of town, should be looked at again for further consideration, agreed councillors at a recent meeting. Since…
Town council considers speeding hotspots and traffic survey
SPEEDING and access in the areas of Wellhead Drove and Coach Road were discussed by town councillors after residents raised concern. The problems were discussed at a meeting of the…
Fill your stockings at heritage society’s annual general meeting
SEASONAL snacks, a historic picture show and the opportunity to buy stocking fillers will be on offer when Westbury Heritage Society hosts its annual general meeting this month. Everyone is…
Westbury comes together to remember
HUNDREDS of Westbury residents congregated at the war memorial on Sunday 14th November to pay respects to those that have died in conflict since World War One. The service was…
Westbury Leigh Community Hall has lots to offer locals
WESTBURY Leigh Community Hall is hoping to bounce back and provide the local community with valuable events and club meetings after lockdown restrictions limited what the hall could offer. Corrine…
Westbury Lions Father Christmas Float
Westbury Lions’ Christmas float with Father Christmas will be back touring the town this year! Westbury Lions have had confirmation from Santa himself that he will be visiting the…
Planning appeal being held over Sandhole homes application
AN appeal is being held over the proposed application by Gleeson Strategic Land to build 67 homes on land south of Sandhole Lane, Westbury Leigh. Both Westbury Town Council and…
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Town Council say new warehouse development would add to 'traffic misery'
The Town Council have lodged their objection to a Wiltshire planning application that would see the development of a new distribution centre warehouse, with offices and parking on the land near Mill Lane, Heywood.
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In this week's letters to the editor: 'Go east, not west!', 'Bypass is needed to curve HGV traffic' and 'Let's get behind bypass plan!'.
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