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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.

The council's 2022/23 budget proposals and draft Business Plan to be formally presented at cabinet meeting

Wiltshire Council has published its budget proposals for 2022/23

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.

Wiltshire Council Leader Cllr Richard Clewer has today confirmed that Cllr Pauline Church has stepped down from her role as Cabinet Member for Finance, Procurement, Commissioning, IT, Digital and Commercialisation.

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.

The future of Melksham House and other publicly owned assets will be discussed

The flag at County Hall, Trowbridge will be lowered on Wednesday 27 January 2021 as Wiltshire Council marks Holocaust Memorial Day, but due to Covid-19 restrictions there will be no formal ceremony this year.

Wiltshire Council has outlined its financial proposals to help the county and its residents get back on their feet

People throughout Wiltshire can now have their say on the Local Plan review, and the Gypsy and Travellers Plan, as the consultations begin today.