News and communications

The reopening of the River Avon channel in the Central Car Park area marks a major milestone for the Salisbury River Park project.

Wiltshire Council's Environmental Control and Protection Team have successfully prosecuted a road resurfacing company for breaching a noise abatement notice.

Wiltshire Council has successfully prosecuted and fined a Wiltshire bird keeper for failing to comply with Avian Influenza Prevention Zone requirements.

A new approach to commissioning the service which provides support and guidance for unpaid carers in Wiltshire has been approved by council leaders.

People providing a caring role for family and friends are being asked for feedback to help shape services for unpaid carers in the future.

The formal transfer from Wiltshire Council to Cricklade Town Council has been completed

Wiltshire Council has worked with local leisure facility partners Places Leisure, Cricklade and District Community Association and Brian Whitehead Sports Centre Association (Downton Leisure Centre, operated by Gymies Ltd) to apply for support funding from the Government's National Leisure Recovery Fund and have been allocated £865k.

Following government confirmation that Step 2 of the roadmap will proceed, all 20 leisure centres across the county will reopen from Monday 12 April

Long walks, chats over the phone, visits, newsletters and exchanging craft ideas are just some of the many ways the Wiltshire Council in-house Learning Disability Team has been keeping in contact with adults they care for during COVID-19.

Inspirational Shared Lives Wiltshire carers who open up their homes to support young people and adults, will be hosting virtual tea parties and sharing their heartwarming stories online this month.