The purpose of the examination is to consider if the strategy
complies with the legal requirements and is ‘sound’. The Inspector,
therefore, will only take into account the representations which relate
to the actual soundness of the core strategy.
People in Wiltshire are being given the chance to have their say on
changes to a strategy which is designed to make sure that their
communities are developed in an appropriate way in the future.
Following the Examination in Public of the Wiltshire Core Strategy,
which concluded 18 July 2013, changes to the document are being
consulted on before the independent government inspector assesses them
and completes his report.
The inspector has also requested the council invites comments on the
implications that the recent ministerial statements relating to wind
farm development and planning practice guidance for renewable and low
carbon energy may have on the core strategy.
The consultation will run for six weeks from 27 August 2013 to 9 October 2013 and full details can be found on the Wiltshire Core Strategy Examination page on the council’s website, council offices and libraries.
Cabinet member for strategic planning, Toby Sturgis, said: “The
Wiltshire Core Strategy is a vital document which will shape communities
and ensure they grow in an appropriate and managed way. The inspector
has examined the strategy in public and as the document has evolved
during this examination, we have updated it to reflect the proposed
changes.
“We would like to thank everyone who has commented on and helped
shape the core strategy so far and now welcome people’s views again on
the matters being raised through this latest consultation”
Friday 30 August 2013
Thursday 29 August 2013
SURVEY: Local rheumatology services in BaNES and Wiltshire – online survey for patients and carers
The Rheumatology Commissioning Support
Alliance (RCSA) is trying to gain a better insight into the local rheumatology
services in Bath and North East Somerset and Wiltshire from the perspective of
local patients with rheumatological conditions and their carers.
This information will be shared with
local commissioners in order to provide options on how to improve the service.
The information will also help to inform a specially convened stakeholder
meeting on 11th September.
There are many different rheumatological
conditions including lower back pain, ankylosing spondylitis, lupus,
osteoarthritis, psoriatic arthritis, or rheumatoid arthritis. Most of the
questionnaire relates to health and social care services but some issues will
cross into other areas e.g. housing.
If you have more than one
rheumatological condition and you feel the questionnaire doesn’t let you answer
the questions about both of your conditions at the same time, please choose one
condition to use in your answers, or please do more than one online survey.
If you are a patient that uses these
local services in these areas then we would be very grateful if you would
please complete the following questions in full, which should take no more than
15 minutes to complete.
Please rest assured that all results
will be added up and made anonymous. Comments will not be attributed to any
individuals as we want to encourage as much honest feedback as possible in
order to help improve local services.
The survey closes
at midnight on Sunday, 08 September 2013.
Click here to complete the online survey.
EVENT: Wiltshire Self Funders Forum Consultation Meeting - The Care Bill
Are you one of the many people who fund or contribute to the cost of social care?
The new Care Bill going through Parliament currently makes widespread changes in the way this is dealt with so that self funders do not have to pay for their own care beyond £73,000.
Do you want to have a say in how needs are assessed and how your contributions prior to the cap are measured?
Come to a meeting to discuss this and join in the official consultation for the Bill on Wednesday 9th October 2013 at 10am at the Sports Club, London Road, Devizes.
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