News and communications

Wiltshire has been highlighted twice in a national report which charts the success of a scheme which recruits volunteers to have a positive impact in a young person's life.

Wiltshire Council has confirmed that there is a new set of proposals that will be taken forward relating to changes to the council's standby, callout, and unsocial hours policies.

It was an exciting day for Melksham today (1 August), as Melksham Community Campus opened to an excited public for the very first time - offering a variety of leisure, library and community services.

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

Wiltshire Council Libraries are encouraging families to take part in this year's wild-themed Summer Reading Challenge which aims to inspire children to read as much as they can.

A new Future Chippenham scheme is being considered by Cabinet at an extraordinary meeting on 21 July 2021 in direct response to feedback received during the recent public consultation on the Future Chippenham distributor road route options.

Wiltshire Council will continue the process to seek a care provider for Furlong Close following the news Hft has withdrawn its earlier decision to close the site.

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

Trowbridge town centre and Salisbury city centre can now look forward to over £25 million investment following successful bids through the government's Future High Streets Fund.

Art fans and book lovers will be able to once again enjoy the Edwin Young Gallery, reopening on Thursday 20 May, and some longer opening hours at libraries across Wiltshire from Monday 17 May.