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Young people considering next steps for their future careers are being invited to an online event to discuss apprenticeships, education and work.

Cllr Richard Clewer has been confirmed as the new Leader of Wiltshire Council

Wiltshire Council delivered a successful free holiday activity and food programme for children on free school meals across Wiltshire during the Easter holidays, funded by the Department for Education.

Art fans and book lovers will be able to once again enjoy the Edwin Young Gallery, reopening on Thursday 20 May, and some longer opening hours at libraries across Wiltshire from Monday 17 May.

Wiltshire Council has worked with local childminders and activity providers to create a childcare and activity directory for use by critical workers during the upcoming Spring half term holidays.

Update from Terence Herbert, Chief Executive, Wiltshire Council

Wiltshire Council has released revised information for employers and parents after updated government guidance on child employment.

99% of Wiltshire families have been offered one of their three primary school preferences for this September with 94% offered their first preference.

Wiltshire Council is offering an incentive scheme to cover the additional costs incurred by the early years providers who have remained open for vulnerable children and children of key workers.