News and communications

Dear friends, The country continues to battle the Coronavirus pandemic. As HM The Queen's representative in Wiltshire and on behalf of the Lieutenancy, I would like to offer an interim note of appreciation to everyone, the young or not so young in every corner of Wiltshire, on the frontline or not, for their forbearance and resilience.

Wiltshire Council has answered an urgent call from a local hospital after a request for thousands of PPE face masks went out when stocks were low.

We are working with Salisbury District Hospital and service providers across Wiltshire to highlight that we're all #InItTogether when responding to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Businesses across Wiltshire are being asked to help support the local efforts in tackling COVID-19.

Part of the Ridgeway National Trail in Wiltshire will be closed to motor vehicles over the spring and summer months to enable repair works to be completed.

Wiltshire Council has mobilised its workforce to focus on the county's response to COVID-19 while some services are temporarily stopped or reduced.

Gas company SGN will shortly start safety-critical network upgrades in the A30 West Street area of Wilton in Salisbury.

We wanted to get in touch to say thank you for everything you are doing in your important role as a carer during these difficult times.

As Muslim communities across the county prepare for Ramadan, which begins this evening (Thursday 23 April), a reminder of the current social distancing rules has been issued to ensure people stay safe at all times during the holy month.

Wiltshire Council has released revised information for employers and parents after updated government guidance on child employment.