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The three phase programme runs until 19 July

As the recent wet weather and subsequent warm spell has provided the perfect conditions for prolific plant growth, Wiltshire Council has modified its approach to grass cutting to keep highways safe, while at the same time allowing wildlife to thrive.

Improvement works are taking place in a number of towns

Wiltshire Council has confirmed that two cycle lanes, in Salisbury and Chippenham, will begin to be removed 1 March, conditions permitting, while three other schemes will be made permanent, and two new schemes are in development.

Wiltshire Council has been awarded £22,924,000 from the Government's Highways Maintenance Fund for 2021/22 to pay for a range of highways maintenance and improvement programmes.

The council is here to support people who need help to get to their COVID-19 vaccination appointments

Next steps for cycling lanes in the county following results of a public consultation.

The next scheme of works to improve pedestrian and cyclist access to Chippenham railway station is due to start on Monday 30 November.

Wiltshire Council and the Swindon and Wiltshire Local Enterprise Partnership (SWLEP) are planning transport improvements in the vicinity of New Road and Station Hill, Chippenham over the coming months as part of the Chippenham Station Hub project.

Wiltshire Council has decided to extend the survey on the proposed A350 Melksham bypass, and the 18 different route options that are being considered.