News and communications

Wiltshire Council social workers have been sharing their experiences of being a social worker and the benefits of working for the council as they celebrate Social Work Week.

Wiltshire Council has launched a new support service to help people that are medically fit to leave hospital and continue their recovery in a safe environment while regaining the daily living skills and confidence they need to return to their own home.

Wiltshire Council and its partners are emphasising the importance of night time safety and the measures in place to provide people with help and reassurance should they need it.

Residents at four Extra Care Housing sites in Wiltshire can be assured of continued additional support while maximising the option to live independently.

Following public consultation on anti-social behaviour in Downton and Redlynch, Wiltshire Council is putting a Public Spaces Protection Order (PSPO) in place in the area from Summer 2022.

Fires have been flaring up again on Salisbury Plain

An update has been provided on the ongoing fire on Salisbury Plain, with residents in the affected areas being asked to take sensible precautions where they can to keep them as safe as possible from the smoke.

Food charities and community organisations in Salisbury have joined forces to establish a new local food network to offer additional provision to residents of Salisbury that are in most need of support.

The former operator of a restaurant in Salisbury has pleaded guilty and been fined for ten charges of poor hygiene practices found by Wiltshire Council's Food and Safety Team

Wiltshire Council is proposing changes to how it funds certain day services for adults with learning disabilities and older people as new opportunities for providing these services emerge.