News and communications

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

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.

Long walks, chats over the phone, visits, newsletters and exchanging craft ideas are just some of the many ways the Wiltshire Council in-house Learning Disability Team has been keeping in contact with adults they care for during COVID-19.

Wiltshire Council has secured funding from the government's One Public Estate (OPE) programme to explore future possibilities for a new community facility in central Bradford on Avon.

Inspirational Shared Lives Wiltshire carers who open up their homes to support young people and adults, will be hosting virtual tea parties and sharing their heartwarming stories online this month.

Carer Support Wiltshire is running a series of virtual events and activities for this year's Carers Week. Running from 8-14 June, Carers Week shines a light on the thousands of unpaid carers there are in the UK. Across the UK today an estimated 6.5 million people or 1 in every 8 are carers and this includes many thousands who live in Wiltshire.