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Wiltshire Council has confirmed its summer FUEL programme will take place, with a range of organisations stepping in to support families following the previous provider ceasing trading.

A Trowbridge primary will be sharing facilities with pupils from a neighbouring school from next term.

Two local football teams are offering their grounds for picnics and family fun this August as part of a multi-agency initiative.

Wiltshire Council has provided an update on its plans to develop a new leisure centre in Trowbridge following recent confirmation of its preferred location in the county town.

Wiltshire Council has been selected by the Government to help co-design a national scheme for primary school age wraparound childcare.

Wiltshire Council is encouraging people to reach for their swimming costumes and keep cool in the pool with swim loyalty promotions and intensive lessons this summer.

Wiltshire libraries are encouraging families with children aged 4 to 11 to join in the popular and free Summer Reading Challenge from Saturday 15 July, which aims to inspire children to read as much as they can.

With Anti-Social Behaviour (ASB) Awareness Week taking place (3-9 July), Wiltshire Council is encouraging communities to know how to report issues that take place in their local area

Wiltshire Council has received confirmation from the Department for Education (DfE) that Silverwood School in Rowde is one of 239 schools that have been selected for rebuild or refurbishment as part of the School Rebuilding Programme.

Wiltshire Council's adult and community education programmes have been rated as Good by Ofsted with inspectors saying learners "feel well supported by tutors who help them build their self-confidence and improve their well-being."