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In an announcement at Chilbolton’s Annual Parish meeting, Cllr Tony Ewer said that he would be stepping aside as Chair due to “too many health problems”.

Last night, at a meeting where 33 members voted, Chilbolton Community Land Trust appointed a new board of eight directors, approved the rules for the charity and how the accounts would be drawn up.

How frustrated were you when there were traffic lights and tankers in the middle of Chilbolton? Delayed by minute or two? We spoke with Joanna and Brian McMenemy, of Abbots Rest opposite the pumping station, to find out how much worse things could be.

The last two open meetings the Parish Council held were widely praised for their openness and free-flowing nature. Last night, surprisingly, a return to a presentation-style format with a solid agenda proved even more successful and productive.

After some shaky moments in previous meetings, Chilbolton Parish Councillors last night had set aside their differences and found themselves in a new and carefully choreographed agreement.