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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.

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.

The flag at County Hall, Trowbridge will be lowered on Wednesday 27 January 2021 as Wiltshire Council marks Holocaust Memorial Day, but due to Covid-19 restrictions there will be no formal ceremony this year.

"Rewarding," "providing a warm friendly home" and "making a difference" are just some of the ways Julie and Clare describe their role as foster carers.

Unfortunately, due to reasons out of our control, there are some power issues at the Wiltshire and Swindon History Centre which are affecting their systems. This means a number of the centre's services are currently unavailable such as the phone line, wi-fi and the People's Network.

Children and young people in Wiltshire are waiting less time than ever to move in with their adoptive families, according to latest figures.