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Swindon and Wiltshire residents still have time to register their interest for the Solar Together scheme and invest in cost-effective renewable energy for their home or business.

Wiltshire libraries are encouraging families with children aged 4 to 11 to join in the popular and free Summer Reading Challenge from Saturday 15 July, which aims to inspire children to read as much as they can.

Wiltshire Council has stepped up to take on new responsibilities to drive nature's recovery across both Wiltshire and Swindon.

Preliminary works for the Salisbury River Park project are now complete. Work began in January to prepare the site ahead of the main construction work which will start in June.

An improved Elm Grove play area in Trowbridge has been reopened following refurbishment work by Wiltshire Council.

Our Green & Blue Infrastructure Strategy for Wiltshire - Wiltshire's Natural Environment Plan, is a finalist in the RTPI South West Awards for Planning Excellence 2022

This week (9-15 May) is Mental Health Awareness Week and this year's theme is tackling loneliness.

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

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.

Twenty of Wiltshire Council's adult and children's social workers have been recognised in the British Association of Social Workers (BASW) national awards.