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Following the recent temporary closure of Wilton Library, ceiling repair works are due to commence from Thursday 8 June.

Marlborough library is to temporarily close to the public to allow for urgent floor repairs.

Wiltshire Council is looking at its options to significantly invest in Salisbury by redeveloping Salisbury City Hall as a revitalised entertainment and cultural venue.

Wiltshire Council's preparation for the construction at Melksham Community Campus site early last year revealed archaeological evidence from as early as the Iron Age (700BC to AD43), found by Cotswold Archaeology.

Wiltshire Council has received an excellent rating of 81% in Climate Emergency UK's Council Climate Plan Scorecards

Wiltshire Council's Cabinet will look at the next steps for tackling climate change and improving the natural environment in the county.

Initial work on the site of the Salisbury River Park project is due to start at the end of this month (January 2022)

The refurbishment work will get underway later this year

The Wiltshire & Swindon History Centre has launched an updated, more intuitive version of its Wiltshire Community History website. With a more modern feel, the site gives users the opportunity to gain a greater understanding and connection to the place where they or their ancestors lived.

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.