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From the 31st of October, the Labour Government are making some huge changes to the way planning committees work in England and Wiltshire. At the moment controversial applications can be …
Labour’s new changes to planning: taking out democracy – Letter from Cllr Jane DaviesRead More
I would like to congratulate everyone involved in the successful completion of the resurfacing of the A346 London Road / Barn Street / Herd Street through Marlborough two weekends ago. …
I seem to remember that our (then) Conservative MP, Danny Kruger (now a cuckoo in the nest), stated in the local press that he had spoken to the company behind …
HGVs through Marlborough, particularly ‘Home Bargains’ trucks – letter from Trevor DobieRead More
As you all know, parking in Marlborough is at a premium and hotly contested. One of the few advantages of the current state of the roads has been the informal …
Yellow lines will take 8/9 precious parking spaces in MarlboroughRead More
Shopping in Marlborough has become an increasingly unpleasant experience, and many local residents are quietly saying the same thing. A significant part of the problem appears to be the behaviour …
You may recall I wrote to Marlborough News in October 2025 to inform you of the motion taken to Wiltshire Full Council by Councillor Allison Bucknell and myself to support …
Wiltshire Council and posters for events, such as MantonFest – letter from Cllr Jane DaviesRead More
I am astounded at the attitude of Wiltshire CC (Highways) in yet again not allowing Mantonfest’s organiser Roger Grant to put up posters to advertise the event, one or can …
Wiltshire Council, Posters, MantonFest – letter from Colin GrattonRead More
Dog Poo! Why oh why do dog owners persist in depositing dog poo bags in the Savernake Forrest when there are clearly No Doggie Waste bins and plenty of signage …
Dog Poo Bags in trees – letter from disgruntled dog ownerRead More
My letter sought to clarify the current work being undertaken by diggers and the planning position in the land around Manton Hollow, College Fields and Barton Park. Mr Morgan then …
Re. Downs Lane work article: letter from Ian Mellor responding to Peter MorganRead More
Ian Mellor’s response to the ‘Diggers’ News item (26th Feb) protesting the innocence of all the works to the north of the College Fields/Barton Park area needs further comment. Mr …
Thank you for raising the issue of the work being carried out behind Manton Hollow. It seems that this has raised some local interest, however your piece does little to …
Re. Downs Lane work article: letter from Ian MellorRead More
I need to bring this to your attention about the state of the public toilets in George lane and the Town Hall. This has been ongoing for weeks and each …
State of Marlborough’s Public Toilets: letter from ‘a user’Read More
