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Wiltshire Council has accredited a precious metal buyer as part of a national scheme providing consumers with a list of local businesses which have given their commitment to trading fairly. Gold-Traders is a precious metal buyer, which offer customers valuation on their jewellery, up-front, with no hidden fees or extra charges, and is the first business of its kind in the country to be awarded this status.

Students are receiving exam assessed grades for the first time since 2019, after COVID restrictions led to the introduction of teacher assessed grades

Students have been graded on exam results for the first time since 2019 after teacher assessed grades were introduced due to COVID restrictions

Wiltshire Council is increasing its partnership working with Wiltshire Police to conduct roadside checks on people carrying waste in order to disrupt and prosecute fly-tippers. These people are breaking both stay at home government guidance and fly-tipping laws.

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

99% of Wiltshire families have been offered one of their three primary school preferences for this September with 94% offered their first preference.

Wiltshire Council is offering an incentive scheme to cover the additional costs incurred by the early years providers who have remained open for vulnerable children and children of key workers.