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During Alcohol Awareness Week 2021, Wiltshire Council is raising awareness of the ways alcohol can affect people and their relationships.

A Wiltshire mum who showed amazing dedication to learning to help achieve new goals has met HRH The Princess Royal at a special event.

As this winter may be milder and wetter than normal, Wiltshire Council is advising residents in the county to be prepared for a potentially increased risk of flooding.

As part of the Wiltshire Year of Reading (#WYOR), Wiltshire Council has arranged a series of events for schools with well known children's authors and illustrators.

Government grant to support people this winter

Wiltshire Council will once again be delivering the Government's Holiday Activity and Food programme in Wiltshire during the school Christmas holiday. Funded by the Department of Education, the programme provides children who are eligible for benefits related free school meals with free activity and food provision during school holiday periods. The programme is being delivered in partnership with Learn By Design, Occasional Kitchen and Purely Nutrition in Wiltshire.

The Employment and Community Skills Team won the Best Sustainable Travel Initiative - Education Award and the Contribution to Sustainable Travel Award

A new campaign is being launched this November to find foster homes for 23 children and young people who live in the Devizes area.

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

We have written an open letter to say thanks and pay tribute to the 400+ community volunteer groups that have been set-up to support Wiltshire's communities during the ongoing COVID-19 situation.