Trowbridge Tea Dance joins Let’s Dance campaign with a free ballroom session, promoting the benefits of dance. Trowbridge Dance Group Celebrates National Campaign With Free Session Trowbridge Tea Dance is doing a special thing. They meet at Longfield Centre monthly. The dance group is joining Let’s Dance. They will do a free session on February…
Council members clash on parking enforcement, its impact on businesses, and loading bay misuse in Trowbridge. Trowbridge Parking Debate Continues Over Enforcement and Business Impact Okay, so parking is a hot topic locally. Several council members are talking about it and see parking issues hurting businesses downtown. They want stricter rules enforced, too. In January,…
Locals question spending of Future High Streets Fund. Projects include town hall updates and street furniture. Trowbridge Regeneration Costs Spark Debate Among Residents Wiltshire Council got £16.3 million for Trowbridge. The UK government provided this funding. Some locals think the spending is wasteful. The council listed how they would use the funds. Transport got £3,168,000.…
Councillor criticizes Trowbridge’s pond masterplans, citing lack of public consultation. Council defends wetland choice. Trowbridge Pond Masterplans Draw Criticism From Local Councillor The council shared pond plans on January 16. They want to make it a wetland reserve. People could see designs and share thoughts. This pond work is part of a bigger park plan.…
Ukrainian mayor to visit Trowbridge for twinning agreement signing. Reinforces ties, promotes cultural connections. Ukrainian Mayor Visits Trowbridge to Sign Town Twinning Charter The mayor from Kostopil plans to visit Trowbridge and sign a “twinning” agreement. Kostopil is a town in western Ukraine. The signing happens at a Civic dinner next month, connecting, or “twinning,”…
Illegal parking disrupts Trowbridge town center. Councilor Kirk urges more enforcement. Officials respond to complaints. Trowbridge Parking Issues Persist Despite Enforcement Efforts On February 6, Edward Kirk talked about parking. He’s a councillor for Adcroft. He thinks illegal parking hurts Trowbridge, ruining parts of the town center. Cars often park in loading bays and on…
New benches in Trowbridge, funded by £16.3M, raise safety concerns. Residents find them hazardous, lacking armrests and posing risks. Trowbridge Benches Spark Safety Fears Among Residents and Shop Owners New benches got installed in Trowbridge. They are financed by a £16.3 million fund. People have mixed feelings about the new seating. One local shop owner,…
A traveller site near Swindon has been approved despite previous rejections and local concerns. Key benefits outweighed negatives. Swindon Traveller Site Receives Approval From Planning Committee The site is in Greenhill, north of Royal Wootton Bassett. Mr. McDonagh got permission for some structures there. He can have two mobile homes and two caravans. Also, he…
Renovation plans adjust to enhance space. Studios relocate, walls come down, and ceiling fixes occur. Trowbridge Town Hall Renovation Project Gets Key Layout Modifications Work started on the old building back in July 2023. A grant is funding this project, which Wiltshire Council received as part of a larger £16.3 million fund. The council has…
An 18-year-old died after a car crash on A362 Vallis Road near Frome. The incident occurred early Saturday morning. A362 Frome Car Crash: Teenager Dies on Vallis Road Near Trowbridge Hey, listen to this. A bad car crash happened near Frome. It was on the A362 Vallis Road and took place early Saturday, February 8,…