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A total of 89 candidates from 21 schools and the local community are putting themselves forward

Wiltshire Council's preparation for the construction at Melksham Community Campus site early last year revealed archaeological evidence from as early as the Iron Age (700BC to AD43), found by Cotswold Archaeology.

Wiltshire Council's Cabinet will look at the next steps for tackling climate change and improving the natural environment in the county.

Initial work on the site of the Salisbury River Park project is due to start at the end of this month (January 2022)

The report to cabinet on 1 February will provide updates on current schemes and approval of £4.17m worth of new schemes

The Wiltshire & Swindon History Centre has launched an updated, more intuitive version of its Wiltshire Community History website. With a more modern feel, the site gives users the opportunity to gain a greater understanding and connection to the place where they or their ancestors lived.

Young people can get involved in local decision making and have a say on funding for youth projects as part of a new democratic body being set up for Wiltshire.

Wiltshire residents are being reminded that there are just a few days left to apply for primary school places for September 2022 entry, for children starting school for the first time.

The resident appeared at Salisbury Magistrates Court on Tuesday 4 January and pleaded guilty to the fly-tipping offence

An ambitious project to create new teaching and sports facilities at a Wiltshire school has been given the green light after Wiltshire Council agreed to invest £3m into the scheme.