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Two Shared Lives Carers who have provided a welcome home and support to 50 vulnerable adults over 14 years have shared their experiences to encourage more people to take up the role.

Wiltshire Council continues to host its series of community events across the county where people can ask questions to find out more about the work of the council, with the next event taking place in South West Wiltshire next month.

Wiltshire Council's draft budget proposals for 2024/25 have been published, with its prudent and preventative approach putting it in a strong position to deliver on its Business Plan priorities and deliver high quality services for Wiltshire's residents, businesses, and communities

More than 2,200 people from across the world attended a virtual South West Black History Month conference

A £400 Fixed Penalty Notice has been issued to a former Devizes resident, for fly-tipping

Wiltshire Council has successfully prosecuted Bryan Burrows, aged 54, of 4 York Place, St Martins, Marlborough after he pleaded guilty to fly-tipping a sofa on Woodborough Road, Pewsey.

Long walks, chats over the phone, visits, newsletters and exchanging craft ideas are just some of the many ways the Wiltshire Council in-house Learning Disability Team has been keeping in contact with adults they care for during COVID-19.

Wiltshire Council has installed a new commercial-sized bin on George Street, Warminster, to help solve the issue of fly-tipping on this street.

Inspirational Shared Lives Wiltshire carers who open up their homes to support young people and adults, will be hosting virtual tea parties and sharing their heartwarming stories online this month.

Wiltshire Council's Cabinet members today (Tuesday 9 June) approved steps to make a proposed change to the tier one senior leadership structure of the council to support the COVID-19 recovery plan and delivery of ongoing savings.