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Sirs, I have just read Anna Forbes many reasons why the duck population inCoopers Meadow may have declined. I have to say that I would be moreinclined to agree with Mr Readers who was a much admired VeterinarySurgeon in the town explanation, suggestion that this crisis is morelikely to be of a man made variety. …
Ducks (or lack of) in Cooper’s Meadow – Letter from Marian Hannaford-DobsonRead More
Sirs, After months of depressing news of personal loss, tragedy, impacts of a declining economy, lost livelihoods and closure of businesses etc. it was wonderful to have two good news items in the local and national press. Rick Stein’s restaurant is saved due it seems to a generous landlord and to Rick Stein wanting to …
Sirs, I have just read Anna Forbes letter outlining numerous reasons why the duck population in Marlborough has declined. I think many of the reasons have not changed for many years and I also remember many ducks over 30+ years. There is I think another more likely reason and that is that in an attempt …
Sirs, In answer to our Mayors letter on 16th July, I would like to point out to your readers that his statement “was taken after consulting with local businesses” gives a very false impression of the number of businesses the council engaged with as despite my best efforts I have only found one who has …
Sirs, Each autumn, I would get my grandchildren to plant three conkers and three acorns in pots, water them and leave them. They invariably came up, strong and sturdy plants. We gave up when the children got too old and we ran out of friends to take them. One such acorn is now over 8ft …
Sirs, Like other towns and villages, Marlborough is waking up after a long lockdown and its Town Council continues to work towards keeping its residents and visitors safe as well trying to help its shops, cafes, pubs and restaurants get back on their feet. The decision taken at our last Full Council meeting to support …
Free Parking removal – Update letter from the MayorRead More
Sirs, I write in response to the excellent letter from Nick Maurice regarding a tree planting strategy. We are all aware of the current threats to the environment and future wellbeing posed by climate change and the importance of tree planting as a contribution to mitigating this alongside reductions in carbon emissions. In addition to …
A Tree for everyone – COVID Copses – Letter from Ian MellorRead More
Sirs, In all the discussion about parking in Marlborough High Street, might I include a wider argument for the Town Council to introduce a climate change element. There has been a lot of concern about air pollution in Marlborough as excellently described by Councillor Nick Fogg in his marlborough.news column back in 2017. Surely a …
Tree planting strategy – Letter from Dr Nick MauriceRead More
Sirs I was pleased to see on marlborough.news that three Wiltshire Councillors are urging a compromise on the Town Council’s reckless decision to scrap free parking in the High Street as a Covid-19 recovery measure. My own view tallies with that of Robert Warner in his letter to you. The free parking encourages me to …
Councils versus Marlborough? – Letter from ‘A Concerned Resident’Read More
Sirs, Just a line to say how much I agree with Jane Davies’ letter on keeping Marlborough special. In Preshute, we have been thinking hard about a vision for the future that gets town residents and visitors out and about and enjoying the surrounding countryside that surrounds the town. Our beautiful, unspoiled downlands are on …
Marlborough IS special – Letter from Peter Morgan, Chair of Preshute Parish CouncilRead More
Sirs Further to recent discussion of plans for our High Street, I found myself in a difficult position. I recognise absolutely the need for Covid-safer streets and looking to the future I would love to see a cleaner, greener and even more attractive town centre. However, I felt that the addition of red plastic bollards …
Keeping Marlborough special – Letter from Wiltshire Councillor Jane DaviesRead More
Sirs, I live in Oxenwood and, normally, I shop in Marlborough at Waitrose, The Food Gallery, Emma’s sweet shop, Rainbows and Sumblers with occasional visits to Superdrug and Boots, and the book and card shops. Over the past five years I have normally visited Marlborough four times a week and parked in a 30 minute …
Removal of free parking – Letter from Robert WarnerRead More
