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Works are starting this week, to remove the temporary cycling facility that links Winsley to Bradford on Avon, with a permanent facility being installed in 2022

Wiltshire Council has paid out more than £11m in the recently announced Restart Grants to 1,520 businesses, and is now opening the window for new Restart Grant applications to support businesses as they reopen following the easing of lockdown. In total, the council has paid more than £156m so far to Wiltshire businesses during the pandemic.

Eligible Wiltshire students and their families are being reminded of the support available if they need to self-isolate as a household due to COVID-19.

As non-essential retail, outdoor hospitality and personal care premises are set to reopen on 12 April, Wiltshire Council has updated and reissued its guidance for businesses once lockdown is eased.

People are being urged to follow the Government's guidance and keep themselves and their loved ones safe over the Easter break

Wiltshire Council has publicly shared its correspondence with key figures on Bath Clean Air Zone (CAZ) following discussions at its Cabinet meeting on Tuesday 16 March.

The Wiltshire Wellbeing Hub, which has proved a lifeline to many local residents during the pandemic, is taking on an additional role from 1 April.

You can now collect tests at your convenience

As the first step on the Government's roadmap out of lockdown is implemented on 29 March, Wiltshire Council is updating people on the services available from that date, along with important public health advice.

Wiltshire Council is reminding any businesses that have not yet applied for Local Restrictions Support Grants (LRSG) to do so as soon as they can, as the closing dates for applications are fast approaching.