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Wiltshire Council has accredited a precious metal buyer as part of a national scheme providing consumers with a list of local businesses which have given their commitment to trading fairly. Gold-Traders is a precious metal buyer, which offer customers valuation on their jewellery, up-front, with no hidden fees or extra charges, and is the first business of its kind in the country to be awarded this status.

Wiltshire Council has started a review into the governance arrangements of some further town and parish areas and provided an update on an ongoing review taking place for the Malmesbury area.

Following a two-year break due to the pandemic, Wiltshire Council's charity cycle-ride will take place once again, this September in memory of the late Councillor Jerry Wickham.

Cllr Richard Clewer, Leader of Wiltshire Council has paid tribute to Salisbury Councillor Mary Webb who has recently passed away

We are carrying out upgrade work to our payment system which means we won't be able to take any payments over the phone, in person, or via the website for a few hours from 6am on 11 August

Wiltshire Council Leader Richard Clewer has thanked residents for their kind offers of accommodation and support in response to the current crisis in Afghanistan.

Wiltshire Council has issued a statement in light of the current situation in Afghanistan.

Wiltshire Council's Salisbury Area Board and Salisbury City Council are working in partnership on a new project to tackle loneliness and improve the wellbeing of residents.

Five of Wiltshire Council's area boards are working together with a local charity to support and improve engagement with young people, particularly those who might feel isolated due to living in a rural area.

We have created an updated COVID-19 community pack of information to help support communities during the current national restrictions.