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With inflation and energy costs still high, Wiltshire Council continues to provide support to people through the cost-of-living crisis.

Plans to refurbish and remodel the Grade II listed Town Hall in Trowbridge have been given the go ahead

Local people in Trowbridge will have more say on how grounds maintenance and streetscene services are run in the town, as Wiltshire Council agreed to pass several services and assets to Trowbridge Town Council.

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).

To find out more about fostering with Wiltshire Council you can talk to the friendly team behind the scenes and hear from foster carers by joining a series of online events.

Cllr Richard Clewer has been confirmed as the new Leader of Wiltshire Council

Update from Terence Herbert, Chief Executive, Wiltshire Council

Young people in care have been sharing their thoughts on what makes a good foster carer as Wiltshire Council launches a new campaign to encourage more people to consider fostering.

Wiltshire Council has successfully applied for two Closure Orders at Salisbury Magistrates Court to prevent anti-social behaviour and protect residents.