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.

We were delighted to win a national award for our Recycling: Let's Sort It campaign

Wiltshire Council is advising residents in areas at risk of groundwater flooding - particularly in the south of the county - to be prepared as water levels continue to rise.

Following recent new guidance from the Environment Agency, residents will see new bins at Wiltshire's Household Recycling Centres allocated for the separate disposal of upholstered domestic seating, such as sofas, armchairs, and home office chairs.

Wiltshire Council is advising that due to recent heavy rainfall, there are a number of areas in Wiltshire that are flooded or at risk of flooding.

Wiltshire Council has released an updated version of its smartphone app, MyWilts, and is reminding residents that it is the quickest and easiest way to report issues such as road defects, fly-tipping, trading standards issues and more.

Wiltshire Council is reminding people in areas at risk of flooding to ensure they are prepared this winter, given the recent significant rainfall and indications of a milder, wetter month ahead.

To help inform any future works as part of the Salisbury River Park proposals, the Environment Agency is carrying out preliminary ground investigation work at the Maltings and Central Area Car Park.