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It was an exciting day for Melksham today (1 August), as Melksham Community Campus opened to an excited public for the very first time - offering a variety of leisure, library and community services.

Children at eight Salisbury schools have worked with professional artists to create beautiful BookBenches that will be located at Salisbury Library during August before returning to the schools for the children to use in the autumn.

The campus will open its doors on 1 August from 10am

More than 30 schools have so far achieved bronze and silver awards

Advice and support on how to stay safe during the hot weather period

Just a few weeks until Melksham Community Campus opens

Wiltshire Council Libraries are encouraging families to take part in this year's 'Gadgeteers' themed Summer Reading Challenge which aims to inspire children to read as much as they can.

Wiltshire Council has received an excellent rating of 81% in Climate Emergency UK's Council Climate Plan Scorecards

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)