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A new supported living scheme for adults with learning disabilities which provides support so they can be independent and be part of the community, has opened in Salisbury.

Wiltshire Council's Shared Lives service has been rated as Good in its recent inspection carried out by the Care Quality Commission.

With Christmas only a few weeks away, Wiltshire Council is sharing top tips on what people can do with their waste including electrical items, wrapping paper and packaging over the festive season.

Wiltshire Council has issued fixed penalty notices (FPNs) of £400 each to a resident from Calne and another resident from the Southampton area for dumping waste in Sainsbury's car parks in Calne and Royal Wootton Bassett.

The council now will work together with care providers to create a new alliance called Wiltshire Living Well At Home

The council funds 19 residents at Furlong Close, with 13 other residents funded by 12 other local authorities

The prosecution was brought following a history of poor compliance and a succession of interventions with the business to try to improve standards without success.

People wanting to report domestic abuse will be able to access a new out of hours number from this week.

The theme for this year's Recycle Week is 'Step it Up', which encourages people to make positive changes to recycle more to reduce carbon emissions

A community support service which has been available in eight areas in Wiltshire is being restructured and expanded to provide wider support across the whole county.