Council tax increase approved as part of Wiltshire budget plans
RESIDENTS are looking at a rise of 4.99% in Wiltshire Council’s share of council tax from April. The authority’s budget…
General election polling: What’s predicted in YOUR area?
2024 is the year of elections. The UK is poised to head to the polls when the urge takes Rishi…
Mayor of Salisbury Cllr Atiqul Hoque expelled from Conservative party
THE Mayor of Salisbury has been expelled from the Conservative party over “offensive and inappropriate” remarks. Councillor Atiqul Hoque (Con,…
Ask Wiltshire Council leader your questions at Wilton event
RESIDENTS will be able to have their say on county issues during an event next month. On February 14, Castle…
Salisbury MP John Glen wants Civil Service to “do more with less”
CABINET Secretary John Glen (Con, Salisbury) has outlined plans to create a “lean, keen and productive” civil service, with…
Council tax rise of 4.99% proposed in Wiltshire budget
HOUSEHOLDS will pay an extra £1.65 per week in council tax to Wiltshire Council from April, it has been…
Dorset MP rebels in Rwanda Bill amendment vote in the Commons
ONE Dorset MP rebelled against the Government in a vote on the Safety of Rwanda Bill last night (January…
Salisbury City Hall being offered for long-term lease
SALISBURY City Hall is being offered on a long-term lease – so long as it remains an entertainment venue. Owner…
Grants available to fill empty shops in Wiltshire town and city centres
A SCHEME to being empty shops in Wiltshire towns and cities back into use is open for applications. The new…
NHS facing facing “significant disruption” during junior doctors’ strike
ROUTINE care NHS services in the south west are facing “significant disruption” this week as industrial action by…