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Two Shared Lives Carers who have provided a welcome home and support to 50 vulnerable adults over 14 years have shared their experiences to encourage more people to take up the role.

Wiltshire Council continues to host its series of community events across the county where people can ask questions to find out more about the work of the council, with the next event taking place in South West Wiltshire next month.

Wiltshire Council's draft budget proposals for 2024/25 have been published, with its prudent and preventative approach putting it in a strong position to deliver on its Business Plan priorities and deliver high quality services for Wiltshire's residents, businesses, and communities

Following the flooding caused by Storm Henk, Wiltshire Council is advising any significantly impacted homeowners or businesses to apply for Government grant funding.

From October the position will be taken up by Cllr Ashley O'Neill

The 10-year plan is working to four main priorities and doing so under the banner of improving lives through stronger communities

The council funds 19 residents at Furlong Close, with 13 other residents funded by 12 other local authorities

The council is encouraging these people to consider fostering and help meet the demand for more people to foster with Wiltshire Council

People wanting to report domestic abuse will be able to access a new out of hours number from this week.

The theme for this year's Recycle Week is 'Step it Up', which encourages people to make positive changes to recycle more to reduce carbon emissions