One-stop shop plans are afoot

From the Amesbury Journal, first published Thursday 22nd May 2003.

AMESBURY'S new one-stop shop will take a step closer to reality later this month.

Town councillor Dennis Brown, who is also the portfolio holder for transport and the environment on Salisbury district council, said plans for the building had now been fine-tuned and the council could expect a planning application to be submitted by the end of the month.

Work on the building, which will house the tourist information office, the Citizens' Advice Bureau and two council offices, is due to begin this autumn, with a view to completion by April, 2004.

Mr Brown added that, provided work on the public service offices goes without a hitch, CG Property (the Co-op) should be able to secure the contract to build by late autumn this year.

Other matters discussed at last week's town council meeting included:

the proposed 40mph speed limit in Porton Road, Pendragon Drive and Underwood Drive. Councillors are requesting a 30mph limit be imposed. The matter is due to be reviewed by Salisbury district council next month.

a request by Mr Brown that double yellow lines be painted along Cold Harbour and The Drove, a loading bay be allocated for goods delivery vehicles in Salisbury Street, and motorcycle parking bays be provided in front of the Friar Tuck Cafe.

the installation of security cameras at Stonehenge School. Councillors agreed to fund the cost of installing new cameras, costing about £450.

the problem of vandalism at the recreation ground: Cllr Jan Swindlehurst suggested the presence of security cameras at the ground might deter would-be vandals, especially as the council spends more than £1,000 a year repairing damage.

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