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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

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.

Local residents and businesses are invited to attend a public drop-in event to find out more about the refurbishment and remodelling of the Trowbridge Town Hall and to see the stunning artist illustrations of how the building could look once the works are completed.

A new hospital liaison service will help carers when those they care for are in hospital, and in the often-difficult first few weeks after they return home.

Wiltshire Council has confirmed its approach to remobilising City Hall in Salisbury, with the council seeking to work with an organisation to reopen it as an entertainment, community and cultural venue.