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Schools in Wiltshire have gained awards for hitting top marks for encouraging healthy lifestyles and wellbeing.

The primary and secondary school winners of Wiltshire Youth Council's Eco Week competition have been announced.

Residents and businesses in the Devizes area are invited to join an online discussion on anti-social behaviour (ASB) this July.

Visitors and local residents can explore their local history and discover Wiltshire's rich cultural heritage with today's launch of a new 'Explore Wiltshire' app.

Families and young people will be able to access more help and advice online and through community hubs after council leaders agreed a new approach

Melksham House will soon be home to pupils with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs as it helps address a need for more SEND places in Wiltshire.

Melksham will be placing the spotlight on unpaid carers this June, with a special Carers festival at Melksham Assembly Hall and Market Place

Wiltshire Council is working with providers and asking community groups to come forward to help provide activities for eligible children this summer after a provider has announced it has ceased to trade.

Wiltshire Council successfully delivered the Government's Holiday Activity and Food programme to over 1,800 young people during four weeks of the summer holidays. The programme, which aims to provide children eligible for benefits related free school meals with free access to high quality activities and nutritious meals, was delivered across Wiltshire using the brand FUEL and was funded by the Department for Education.

Wiltshire Council is launching a year-long campaign involving schools, libraries and communities to encourage people of all ages to delve into reading. The Wiltshire Year of Reading starts today (27 September 2021) encouraging everyone from very young children to older adults to enjoy the written word.