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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.

Wiltshire Council has been awarded £547,825 from the Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government (MHCLG) to continue its rough sleeper prevention work, which has seen the rehousing of 130 rough sleepers in the county over the past 12 months.

Wiltshire Council has successfully prosecuted a landlord in Salisbury for three offences related to running an unlicensed House in Multiple Occupation (HMO).

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.

Homeowners and landlords can now access funding to pay for the cost of energy saving measures under the new Green Homes Grant scheme and businesses are being encouraged to register their services.