Agenda item

School Term and Holiday dates 2014/15

8 February 2013

Term dates for community and voluntary controlled schools are set by the local authority in consultation with neighbouring authorities, schools, groups representing school staff and parents.

We are currently consulting on three options of term and holiday dates for 2014/15. Visit our consultation page for more information and details of how you can give us your views.

Draft Anti - Bullying Strategy 2012-2015

8 February 2013

This draft strategy is an update to, and builds on, the previous Anti-Bullying Strategy (2008-2011) and the work carried out under the direction of the Anti-Bullying Steering Group. It builds on current work being done with our children and young people to promote resilience, celebrate differences, challenge all forms of discrimination and develop a safe environment where bullying does not thrive (including online). Views are sought on this consultation draft – to be submitted by Friday 8 February 2013.

Consultation responses/enquiries: To send feedback on the draft strategy please email your response to pathways@wiltshire.gov.uk.

Schools admission consultation

8 February 2013

Wiltshire Council is asking all parents, schools, governors, members of the public and other groups with an interest in the local area, for their input in helping shape the proposed admission arrangements for volunatary controlled and community schools.

Wiltshire's Joint Healh and Wellbeing Strategy - Consultation survey

14 February 2013

Wiltshire's draft Joint Health and Wellbeing Strategy sets out the areas where joint working will be a priority between organisations in the coming years. It will be reviewed again in 2014. We are very grateful for your views on this draft strategy. The consultation lasts for 3 months from 14 November 2012 until 14 February 2013. For more information see Wiltshire's Joint Healh and Wellbeing Strategy

Domestic Abuse Strategy Consulation

19 February 2013

The draft Domestic abuse reduction strategy draft Domestic abuse strategy 99kb sets out how the Swindon and Wiltshire Community Safety Partnerships are committed to working together to seek resolutions to reduce the prevalence of domestic abuse. 

We are encouraging as many people as possible to take part in the DA reduction strategy consultation by answering a few short questions.

If you have any queries about the DA reduction strategy consultation please contact one of the following:

Wiltshire Council Safer Communities Team - 01225 716610

Swindon Borough Council DV Reduction Co-ordinator - 01793 466512

Draft Air Quality Supplementary Planning Document 7mb

19 February 2013

The Air Quality Supplementary Planning Document provides technical advice on how to deal with planning applications that could have an impact on air quality with a view to ensuring consistency in the approach to proposed new developments. The document addresses mitigation measures, air quality assessments and consistency. It is an evidence document in support of the Draft Wiltshire Core Strategy of which air quality has its own policy (core policy 55).

Draft Contaminated Land Supplementary Planning Document 3mb

2 April 2013

The Contaminated Land Supplementary Planning Document provides technical advice on how to deal with planning applications where land contamination could be a material consideration; with a view to ensuring consistency in the approach to proposed new developments. The document addresses the legislative background and approaches to the investigation of land, its remediation and verification with a view to facilitating  consistency of approach by persons undertaking development. It is an evidence document in support of the Draft Wiltshire Core Strategy within which Contaminated Land has its own policy (refer core policy 56 of Draft Core Strategy).

Housing needs survey (Alderbury)

8 February 2013

Alderbury Housing Needs Survey is Open until 8 February 2013

Wiltshire Council is working with parish councils to identify the housing needs of local people and would be grateful for your help.

Households in parishes are being asked to take part in a survey that will give up-to-date information about local housing circumstances and aspirations.  

Email:housing.strategy@wiltshire.gov.uk

Telephone: 01249 706614