Chairman's Announcements
Minutes:
The Chairman made the following announcements:
Pot Holes
Following the recent cold weather, Wiltshire Council’s highways team had been working round the clock to repair damaged roads in the county.
The damage had been caused by the prolonged cold weather following a very wet November and early December, the council did anticipate this and has its largest ever stock of a new highly durable pothole repair material.
Town centres had already been patrolled, and the most serious potholes were being filled. This process would be repeated on A and B roads and then minor roads.
Green Flag Award
Wiltshire Council has been commended for leading new work to encourage local people to take part in decision making. A green flag was awarded for the exceptional work being done to involve people in decisions that affected their communities.
Allington Bar Cross Roads
Wiltshire Council had appointed ‘Mouchel’ to undertake a feasibility study to examine the identified problems at Allington Bar cross roads; engineers gave a presentation to the Parish Council and residents of Allington village outlining the proposed junction improvements. The scheme is provisionally programmed for implementation during 2010/11.
The Digital Switchover
The BBC Switchover Help Scheme is available to help eligible older and disabled people make the switch to digital TV. The switchover was only 3 months away; those more vulnerable residents not be able to cope on their own would benefit from the practical help and aftercare support of the Scheme.
NHS Health Fair
A Health Fair would be held in Chippenham Town Hall on Friday 26 February 2010 from 10am to– midday, followed by a Health Workshop with NHS Wiltshire from midday – 1.30pm.