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Wiltshire Council is continuing its series of community events across the county where people can ask questions and find out more about the work of the council, with the next event taking place in Southern Wiltshire next month.

Wiltshire Council is calling for more people to come forward to help house Ukrainians in the county as the people of Ukraine celebrate their Independence Day (24 August).

The consultation for the Wiltshire Local Plan begins on Wednesday 27 September, with in-person and an online event being held across the county to enable people to find out more and have their say

Wiltshire Council's area boards have been involved with a huge range of projects in recent months

Wiltshire Council Dog Warden team will be attending the Wiltshire Game and Country Fayre at Bowood House to carry out free dog microchip checks.

Wiltshire Council's Salisbury Area Board and Salisbury City Council are working in partnership on a new project to tackle loneliness and improve the wellbeing of residents.

Five of Wiltshire Council's area boards are working together with a local charity to support and improve engagement with young people, particularly those who might feel isolated due to living in a rural area.

To find out more about fostering with Wiltshire Council you can talk to the friendly team behind the scenes and hear from foster carers by joining a series of online events.

Young people in care have been sharing their thoughts on what makes a good foster carer as Wiltshire Council launches a new campaign to encourage more people to consider fostering.

Wiltshire Council has entered into a partnership with TransWilts Community Rail to improve facilities and the car park at Melksham station.