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Ambitious plans to transform a key site in the heart of Trowbridge town centre are set to proceed after outline planning permission was granted yesterday, 29 November 2023.

The final tree has been planted in Wiltshire as part of the Queen's Green Canopy initiative.

Wiltshire Council is continuing to make progress as it seeks a third-party organisation to help run City Hall in Salisbury as an entertainment venue.

Following enforcement action by Wiltshire Council, Swindon Magistrates Court has ordered the owners of 3 High Street, Warminster, to make the building and scaffolding outside of it safe.

Wiltshire Council has provided its second formal financial update reports for the 2023/24 financial year, and is continuing to manage its budgets responsibly amid the continuing unpredictability of the national economy and the ongoing pressures faced by all councils.

The next event will take place at Melksham Campus in the library on 28 November, from 6pm to 7.30pm.

Wiltshire's Council's budget has been formally approved at a meeting of Full Council which clearly maps out the council's finances for the next three years without having to use reserves.

Wiltshire Council will raise the Ukrainian flag and take part in the moment of silence as residents are encouraged to look back on the last 12 months welcoming Ukraine guests to the county.

Wiltshire Council's libraries continue to be available for anyone who might need help, support, advice and comfort during the cost-of-living crisis.

Wiltshire Council is encouraging communities to get together to celebrate and mark the Coronation of King Charles III with local events involving as many people as possible.