Chippenham Liberal Democrats have announced the list of their candidates for the upcoming election s to the Wiltshire and Chippenham Councils. They are:
Day after day, our NHS and care staff are putting their lives at risk to keep us safe and care for the critically ill, suffering from coronavirus.
Working long shifts, often isolated from their families, the sacrifices they are making for us all during this pandemic are incredible.
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This is what we now know about the postponement of by-elections.
In a letter to Councillors, Wiltshire Council have said:
"In light of the exceptional circumstances we are facing around COVID19 and guidance received this week from the Government this, the Returning Officer, Terence Herbert, has made the decision to suspend all unitary and parish by-elections and neighbourhood planning referendums until further notice. This step has been taken to protect the safety and wellbeing of staff and the public.
£75 million has been put aside to fund this project which will link the Morrison's roundabout to the Lackham roundabout around the eastern side of Chippenham. The map on the right shows its possible trajectory.
.Planning permission still has to be obtained for this project so watch out for any consultation on this possibly contentious road and the new housing and industrial land it will open up.
