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Wiltshire Council is introducing a new single number for its housing enquiries from the New Year. From 4th January the Housing Advice Service will have a single entry point for all enquiries. On that date all old numbers, including different numbers for different areas, will stop working and people can ring through on one number 0300 456 0106.

Wiltshire Council is putting out a call for people considering a career in care to join them in a new service which helps people gain independence after a hospital stay.

Council programme sees families move into new homes in Chippenham

A £400 fixed penalty notice was issued to a resident from Market Lavington who was spotted fly-tipping green waste

Wiltshire Council is advising residents of the best way to help those sleeping rough this winter as the cold and stormy weather settles in.

A Trowbridge plumber has been fined a total of £1,184 after his commercial waste from a property he worked on was illegally dumped in two separate locations on Widdington Lane, Upavon.

For this year's Recycle Week, Wiltshire Council is urging its residents to continue recycling despite the challenges that COVID-19 has presented.

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