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Town and parish councils in Wiltshire and Swindon have taken part in an event to help local communities prepare to act when needed in an emergency.

Wiltshire Council has been issuing fixed penalty notices (FPNs) to fly-tippers around the county and beyond for dumping waste in Wiltshire.

Wiltshire Council is considering the introduction of a Public Spaces Protection Order (PSPO) for Salisbury, following reports of anti-social behaviour (ASB) in the city.

The council has formally presented its first financial update of 2023/24

Emmy-winning and BAFTA nominated wildlife cameraman, James Aldred, will be visiting Wiltshire libraries this September as part of a regional tour.

The Lord Lieutenant of Wiltshire, Mrs Sarah Troughton, has paid tribute to Her Majesty The late Queen Elizabeth II, who died a year ago (8 September 2022).

Visitors and local residents in Pewsey and Trowbridge can now enjoy exploring their local history and cultural heritage with the towns being the latest to be added to the 'Explore Wiltshire' heritage app.

Wiltshire Council is coordinating information on what community facilities and services are being provided in the county to support people through the cost of living challenges, as it distributes the latest funding form the Household Support Fund, continues to plan for the introduction of its own warm spaces and support those residents who are already receiving support from the council.

This year, 6,206 children across the county registered for the Summer Reading Challenge that ran in Wiltshire Council Libraries for eight weeks over the summer. This was an increase of 39% on last year.

This October, Devizes Library have partnered with Sustainable Devizes to provide resources and host activities and author talks on the theme of climate change.