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Following a two-year break due to the pandemic, Wiltshire Council's charity cycle-ride will take place once again, this September in memory of the late Councillor Jerry Wickham.

A man has been fined for operating an unlicensed and illegal scrap metal business after being successfully prosecuted by Wiltshire Council.

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.

Wiltshire Council has entered into a partnership with TransWilts Community Rail to improve facilities and the car park at Melksham station.

We have written an open letter to say thanks and pay tribute to the 400+ community volunteer groups that have been set-up to support Wiltshire's communities during the ongoing COVID-19 situation.

Wiltshire Council is increasing its partnership working with Wiltshire Police to conduct roadside checks on people carrying waste in order to disrupt and prosecute fly-tippers. These people are breaking both stay at home government guidance and fly-tipping laws.

We have created a special VE Day at home pack to help residents of all ages celebrate and mark the 75th anniversary of this historic moment in time.

We have created a range of activity packs to support you during the current stay-at-home restrictions.

We are supporting the county to be as active as possible while our leisure facilities are currently closed and people have to stay at home.