10/01/2026
🚨♻️Outrage over recycling centre closures ♻️🚨
After only 8 months in control of Wiltshire Council, the Liberal Democrats are already cutting services in our area - including Lower Compton HRC.
In an act of absolute hypocrisy after claiming that their principles would be Together, Fair and Open - they have voted to close both Purton and Lower Compton recycling centres at the end of July 2026 giving residents no say over the decision.
The way this has been done behind closed doors is genuinely appalling and Councillors from all over Wiltshire are lining up to criticise the decision and urge them to keep our tips open.
The more we find out, the worse it gets!
🔒 Despite saying they would consult, the decision was changed, on the hoof, behind closed doors, after the public and press were excluded from the Cabinet meeting.
🗣️ We were told there would be no consultation at all because the decision had already been made. Residents are furious at the loss of our facility, plus for some, the round trip is up to 48 miles to the next nearest tip.
❌ Lib Dem Cabinet members ignored scrutiny and not a single Cabinet Member attended the task group discussing the closures.
📜 This decision breaches Wiltshire Council’s own constitution, which requires local consultation to take place.
📣A request for a scrutiny call-in (the process designed to keep the power of the Cabinet in check) was refused to shut down any debate by opposition Councillors.
🥊 Councillors in the Calne and Royal Wootton Bassett area are now mounting a serious campaign to reverse this decision - but only public pressure will force a rethink.
📣 If you are concerned about the lack of transparency and local democracy, make your voice heard by emailing:
📧 Leader of Wiltshire Council: [email protected]
📧 Cabinet Member for Waste: [email protected]
