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Town and parish councils in Wiltshire and Swindon have taken part in an event to help local communities prepare to act when needed in an emergency.

Wiltshire Council has been issuing fixed penalty notices (FPNs) to fly-tippers around the county and beyond for dumping waste in Wiltshire.

Wiltshire Council is considering the introduction of a Public Spaces Protection Order (PSPO) for Salisbury, following reports of anti-social behaviour (ASB) in the city.

The council has formally presented its first financial update of 2023/24

Free health MOTs are being offered by Wiltshire Council's leisure centres this September.

The Lord Lieutenant of Wiltshire, Mrs Sarah Troughton, has paid tribute to Her Majesty The late Queen Elizabeth II, who died a year ago (8 September 2022).

Visitors and local residents in Pewsey and Trowbridge can now enjoy exploring their local history and cultural heritage with the towns being the latest to be added to the 'Explore Wiltshire' heritage app.

The formal transfer from Wiltshire Council to Cricklade Town Council has been completed

Wiltshire Council has worked with local leisure facility partners Places Leisure, Cricklade and District Community Association and Brian Whitehead Sports Centre Association (Downton Leisure Centre, operated by Gymies Ltd) to apply for support funding from the Government's National Leisure Recovery Fund and have been allocated £865k.

Wiltshire Council is urging people to cancel any bookings for household recycling centre (HRCs) visits that they no longer need, at least a day in advance, as more than 500 appointments are being missed during some weeks.