One of the key planks of the Coalition's Localism Act is about empowering residents. One of the many ways to do this is the new powers to create Community Councils or Parish Councils, something London has been deprived of since the 1960s.
Wiltshire Council has permitted a residential development of by Newland Homes of 79 dwellings, plus roads, sewers and associated works on the former Ushers Bottling Plant inTrowbridge.
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Following the recent satisfaction survey in Kelso Green, Eyres Monsell Ward, Leicester, residents were invited to make further comments on the completed project that has now been in use for 18 months following a successful petition to Leicester City Council in March 2010 by Scott Kennedy-Lount, Liberal Democrat Focus Team member.
Local MP Tim Farron is nominating Kendal for a major package of Government support. After the success of the Portas Pilot project the government has created another scheme to try and support local high streets called the 'Town Team'.
A reminder that a meeting will take place on Tuesday 4th September at 7.30pm in the Council Chamber and is an opportunity to ask questions and suggest possible improvements relating to the Planning Brief for this important site.