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Wiltshire Council is launching a new £1.35m grants scheme called Invest in Wiltshire to encourage businesses in the county to improve and expand their enterprises

Feedback on the recent Chippenham One Plan consultation has far exceeded expectation with 1,927 responses received during the six-week consultation period.

Wiltshire Council has submitted a planning application for 33 affordable houses at Lower Park Farm, Caen Hill, in Devizes.

Potentially life-saving equipment has been installed at a new rural housing site in Upavon helping to keep the local community safe.

Wiltshire Council is introducing a new single number for its housing enquiries from the New Year. From 4th January the Housing Advice Service will have a single entry point for all enquiries. On that date all old numbers, including different numbers for different areas, will stop working and people can ring through on one number 0300 456 0106.

Council programme sees families move into new homes in Chippenham

There's still time for local people to feed into and help shape the vision for Future Chippenham as the online questionnaire is available until noon on Friday 7 January 2022.

Wiltshire Council is advising residents of the best way to help those sleeping rough this winter as the cold and stormy weather settles in.

Teenagers and those who have been in care are sharing experiences of how a foster family can change a life.

People are urged to submit applications digitally through the Wiltshire Council website to avoid unnecessary delays.