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To coincide with the FIFA Women's World Cup tournament, Wiltshire Council is teaming up with local authorities from across England with the aim of achieving one goal - to recruit a new generation of foster carers.

Wiltshire Council has agreed major investment to provide up to 250 homes to support long term need in Wiltshire.

Wiltshire Council's Cabinet has today (Tuesday 11 July) endorsed the Local Plan, so that it can now be considered by Full Council on 18 July, before a public consultation later in the autumn.

Cabinet will consider the review of the Wiltshire Local Plan at its next meeting on Tuesday 11 July, as this important document approaches the final stages towards adoption.

Wiltshire Council is asking for people's views on a draft guide that, if formally adopted, will help to ensure that future developments in the county are consistently of a high-quality design.

Cabinet agreed yesterday (13 December 2022) to withdraw from the Housing Infrastructure Fund (HIF) and to continue with its aspiration to deliver a road route and housing development to the south of Chippenham

Wiltshire Council is offering advice to people on what they can do to support anyone they see sleeping rough on the streets. As numbers of rough sleepers have increased nationally and locally, the council wants people to be aware of the best option to provide real support.

Wiltshire Council has successfully applied for two Closure Orders at Salisbury Magistrates Court to prevent anti-social behaviour and protect residents.

Wiltshire Council has written to families of residents living at Furlong Close to provide an update on the latest developments and to set out potential options for the future.

Wiltshire Council's Cabinet has today (Tuesday 16 March) agreed to establish a new five-year partnership arrangement with Registered Social Housing Providers to support the delivery of more affordable housing in Wiltshire.