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A new approach to commissioning the service which provides support and guidance for unpaid carers in Wiltshire has been approved by council leaders.

We were delighted to win a national award for our Recycling: Let's Sort It campaign

People providing a caring role for family and friends are being asked for feedback to help shape services for unpaid carers in the future.

With step 4 getting underway, council services will have measures in place to keep people safe

Wiltshire Council will be delivering the Government's Holiday Activity and Food programme in Wiltshire this Summer. Funded by the Department of Education, the programme provides children who are eligible for benefits related free school meals with free activity and food provision during school holiday.

Wiltshire Council has confirmed that the booking system for its household recycling centres (HRCs) will end on 19 July and, from this date, people will be able to visit a site without booking in advance.

Wiltshire Council will continue the process to seek a care provider for Furlong Close following the news Hft has withdrawn its earlier decision to close the site.

Ten leisure centres currently managed by Places Leisure will transfer to Wiltshire Council later this year

Residents at Furlong Close will continue to access care and support as usual while the future provision at the site is determined.

For this year's Recycle Week, Wiltshire Council is urging its residents to continue recycling despite the challenges that COVID-19 has presented.