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Vote for the Neighbourhood Development Plan referendum at Southwick Baptist Church on Wynsome Street, not the Village Hall

Wiltshire Council successfully delivered the Government's Holiday Activity and Food programme to over 1,800 young people during four weeks of the summer holidays. The programme, which aims to provide children eligible for benefits related free school meals with free access to high quality activities and nutritious meals, was delivered across Wiltshire using the brand FUEL and was funded by the Department for Education.

From October the position will be taken up by Cllr Ashley O'Neill

Wiltshire Council is launching a year-long campaign involving schools, libraries and communities to encourage people of all ages to delve into reading. The Wiltshire Year of Reading starts today (27 September 2021) encouraging everyone from very young children to older adults to enjoy the written word.

The 10-year plan is working to four main priorities and doing so under the banner of improving lives through stronger communities

The council is encouraging these people to consider fostering and help meet the demand for more people to foster with Wiltshire Council

Wiltshire Council is explaining how a call out for private rented properties to help Afghan families will not impact on the affordable homes to house Wiltshire households.

Financial updates will be presented at the next cabinet meeting on 14 September 2021

Wiltshire Council paid tribute to the service and sacrifice of Merchant Navy seafarers in a flag-raising ceremony at County Hall, Trowbridge today (3 September).

Wiltshire Council is asking private landlords who have affordable homes which are ready to let, to get in touch as the council prepares to welcome Afghan families to Wiltshire.