***Breaking news***

Wiltshire Council votes against Westbury #incinerator

The council’s strategic planning committee voted 8 to 1 against the controversial waste plant.

The plan will now go to a Government Inspector who is expected to make a final decision in November.

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Democracy, Wiltshire Council Style.

Wiltshire Council has given the go ahead for the controversial waste incinerator to be built in Westbury, despite fierce local opposition.

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***BREAKING NEWS***
Wiltshire Council says “yes” to incinerator. Plans for a controversial incinerator in Westbury have been given planning permission by Wiltshire Council. 7 councillors voted in favour, with 4 voting against
Read the full story in tomorrow’s White Horse News.

#IncineratorDecisionLive
Dan Gmaj, 1 of 25 WGAG protestors, said, 'We're not Nimbys. This is right on the doorstep of a community of 18,000 people and it’s in the proven hands of a company that have a very poor safety record... It's perverse.' Dan Gmaj

Protesters make their opinion clear before today's incinerator descision #Westbury #IncineratorDecisionLive

May the (White) Horse be with you! A Stormtrooper paid a surprise visit today to the White Horse Health Centre from a distant galaxy (Westbury Leigh) to receive their second Covid-19 vaccine dose. He said, 'We will defeat the evil Covid empire!' #StarWarsDay #MayThe4thBeWithYou

Prince Philip, Queen Elizabeth II's husband, has died aged 99.
More information about how the town will pay its respects will be in next week's White Horse News.

Wiltshire councillors say their blood is boiling over the future impact of Bath’s Clean Air Zone on towns and villages in Wiltshire.
Full story here: bit.ly/3vFwy6D

More houses for Westbury?
Plans for up to 140 houses on land at Glenmore Farm, The Ham, have been revealed.
What do you think? Comment below.
Full story here: bit.ly/3pIMzEA

Wiltshire Council is hosting a webinar next week for anyone interested in finding out more about standing as a candidate in the local elections in May.
Full story here: bit.ly/2NBn8aC

The RSPCA is appealing for information after a dead puppy was discovered in a pet carrier that had been dumped beside a rural road in Steeple Ashton.
Full story here: bit.ly/3bjxjZJ

Local MP, Dr Andrew Murrison, has shared his concern about plans for 67 properties in Sandhole Lane. bit.ly/3arIBvz

Westbury councillors have written to the Prime Minister, Boris Johnson, in “one last push” to prevent the controversial incinerator plan going ahead in Westbury.
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Vandalism at High Street public toilets - The incident happened between 3pm and 7pm on Friday 8th January 2021. bit.ly/2XAXrZi

Environment Agency extends incinerator consultation
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Residents receiving texts about receiving the Covid-19 vaccine have been warned to check it is not a scam. bit.ly/3onuNqp

Have your say!
Northacre Renewable Energy Ltd has applied to the Environment Agency for an environmental permit so it can burn non-hazardous waste at the proposed incinerator.
Comments must be received by 5pm on 22nd January 2021. bit.ly/39mXcIK

Wiltshire will be placed in Tier 2 (High) when the four-week national lockdown across England ends next week on Wednesday 2nd December.

West End Baptist Church, Westbury take on a quiz like no other for charity
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