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Sexual health and wellbeing are being highlighted around the world during September with World Sexual Health Day on 4 September, celebrating every person's right to sexual wellbeing, and World Contraception Day on 26 September.

Additional funding allocated as part of three-year scheme

Wiltshire Council is asking "empty nesters" and those wanting to try a new job to consider fostering and help provide homes for children and young people coming into care in Wiltshire

Wiltshire Council's Strategic Planning Committee has today (Wednesday 27 July) voted against approving a planning application from Northacre Renewable Energy Ltd for an energy from waste facility in Westbury.

Following public consultation on anti-social behaviour in Downton and Redlynch, Wiltshire Council is putting a Public Spaces Protection Order (PSPO) in place in the area from Summer 2022.

Fires have been flaring up again on Salisbury Plain

An update has been provided on the ongoing fire on Salisbury Plain, with residents in the affected areas being asked to take sensible precautions where they can to keep them as safe as possible from the smoke.

We are working closely with charity Splitz so people in Wiltshire who need to escape abuse and make positive life changes are supported when they need help

Wiltshire Council leaders have today (Tuesday 29 June) agreed to move forward with the next stage of the Wiltshire Local Plan, after receiving a report on feedback from local communities and other stakeholders in the recent Local Plan Review consultation.

Wiltshire Council currently has 24 foster families in the Trowbridge area, however latest figures show a further 25 foster families are needed