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As clocks go forward this weekend Wiltshire Council will be launching a new drive to encourage more people to spring into action and foster with Wiltshire Council.

Five Wiltshire secondary schools took part in a special conference at County Hall which was held to help raise awareness of the impact of transport on climate change.

Wiltshire Council needs an additional 30 foster carers this year to help provide homes for young people

Wiltshire Council is advising residents in areas at risk of groundwater flooding - particularly in the south of the county - to be prepared as water levels continue to rise.

Wiltshire Council is advising that due to recent heavy rainfall, there are a number of areas in Wiltshire that are flooded or at risk of flooding.

Wiltshire Council is reminding people in areas at risk of flooding to ensure they are prepared this winter, given the recent significant rainfall and indications of a milder, wetter month ahead.

Wiltshire Council currently has 24 foster families in the Trowbridge area, however latest figures show a further 25 foster families are needed

To help inform any future works as part of the Salisbury River Park proposals, the Environment Agency is carrying out preliminary ground investigation work at the Maltings and Central Area Car Park.

This is the second time that emergency enforcement action has been taken for the same business operator.