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Children at eight Salisbury schools have worked with professional artists to create beautiful BookBenches that will be located at Salisbury Library during August before returning to the schools for the children to use in the autumn.

The campus will open its doors on 1 August from 10am

More than 30 schools have so far achieved bronze and silver awards

A Wiltshire Council housing tenant has started a deaf community support group with assistance from council Housings Resident Engagement Officers.

Just a few weeks until Melksham Community Campus opens

Wiltshire Council Libraries are encouraging families to take part in this year's 'Gadgeteers' themed Summer Reading Challenge which aims to inspire children to read as much as they can.

Homeowners and landlords can now access funding to pay for the cost of energy saving measures under the new Green Homes Grant scheme and businesses are being encouraged to register their services.

More than £47,000 will be spent on a range of measures

A further 21 properties are expected to be purchased this year

Eight libraries will reopen before the end of this month