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Rough sleepers in Wiltshire will have access to additional help including for trauma counselling and targeted financial assistance, after Wiltshire Council successfully applied for government funding.

Wiltshire Council has submitted a planning application for 18 affordable houses on land at Old Common Way, Ludgershall, Wiltshire

Emmy-winning and BAFTA nominated wildlife cameraman, James Aldred, will be visiting Wiltshire libraries this September as part of a regional tour.

Wiltshire Council has been awarded £547,825 from the Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government (MHCLG) to continue its rough sleeper prevention work, which has seen the rehousing of 130 rough sleepers in the county over the past 12 months.

Wiltshire Council has successfully prosecuted a landlord in Salisbury for three offences related to running an unlicensed House in Multiple Occupation (HMO).

Tisbury Swimming Pool will now be powered by the sun thanks to a joint initiative by Wiltshire Council and Nadder Community Energy.

Art fans and book lovers will be able to once again enjoy the Edwin Young Gallery, reopening on Thursday 20 May, and some longer opening hours at libraries across Wiltshire from Monday 17 May.

Wiltshire Council entered into a funding agreement with Homes England on Friday (18 December 2020) securing £75 million of Housing Infrastructure Funding.