News and communications

Two Shared Lives Carers who have provided a welcome home and support to 50 vulnerable adults over 14 years have shared their experiences to encourage more people to take up the role.

Wiltshire Council continues to host its series of community events across the county where people can ask questions to find out more about the work of the council, with the next event taking place in South West Wiltshire next month.

Wiltshire Council's draft budget proposals for 2024/25 have been published, with its prudent and preventative approach putting it in a strong position to deliver on its Business Plan priorities and deliver high quality services for Wiltshire's residents, businesses, and communities

Wiltshire's Council's budget has been formally approved at a meeting of Full Council which clearly maps out the council's finances for the next three years without having to use reserves.

The Local Government Association has provided the council with positive feedback following a recent review

The Community Governance Review continues

Wiltshire Council's 2023/24 budget proposals have been formally approved by its Cabinet, and they will now go forward for discussion and debate at Full Council later this month (21 February).

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.

Wiltshire Council's Cabinet members today (Tuesday 9 June) approved steps to make a proposed change to the tier one senior leadership structure of the council to support the COVID-19 recovery plan and delivery of ongoing savings.