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After marches, protests and even a visit to Downing Street, campaigners in Devizes have finally been able to celebrate the news of a new care centre.

For the first time in more than a year, Devizes Town Council met in person to elect the new mayor. Cllr Chris Gay – whose father, John Perrett, was mayor of Devizes in 1988 – was officially elected as Mayor for 2021/2022, last night (May 20). The town council now has to hold face-to-face meetings after the government chose not to renew emergency legislation allowing for meetings to take place online. Due to social distancing restrictions, the meeting was held in the Corn Exchange, where there was more space, as opposed to the traditional Town Hall. Councillors were encouraged to...

Councillor Nigel Carter is calling for added security on estate DRUG dealing, anti-social behaviour, poor management and a lack of neighbourhood community spirit have made some families living on Moyne Close in Devizes ashamed to admit they live there. That’s the claim from one town councillor, who is starting an improvement campaign by asking estate owners the Guinness Partnership to monitor tenants’ behaviour, improve security and safety, clear away rubbish and tackle repairs promptly. Nigel Carter, of the Devizes Guardians, says his main concern is anti-social behaviour, which he...

Councillor Nigel Carter is calling for added security on estate DRUG dealing, anti-social behaviour, poor management and a lack of neighbourhood community spirit have made some families living on Moyne Close in Devizes ashamed to admit they live there. That’s the claim from one town councillor, who is starting an improvement campaign by asking estate owners the Guinness Partnership to monitor tenants’ behaviour, improve security and safety, clear away rubbish and tackle repairs promptly. Nigel Carter, of the Devizes Guardians, says his main concern is anti-social behaviour, which he...