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Following the recent change to Government guidance, Wiltshire Council's street markets will be open from Tuesday 2 June 2020 with stallholders now able to sell their full range of goods.

Plans to invest in special school education moved a step forward today after Government officials gave the green light to a key part of the process to provide additional school places in north Wiltshire.

A Wiltshire company is offering a helping hand by donating 3,000 hand sanitisers to local schools as they prepare for the summer term.

Dear Headteacher / Chair of Governors Re. Reopening of Schools

As the holy month of Ramadan comes to a close this weekend (Saturday 23 to Sunday 24 May), Wiltshire and Swindon's Local Resilience Forum has issued an open letter to all Muslims in the county, reminding them of the social distancing rules still in place, despite the easing of the lockdown.

Wiltshire Council has provided mental health and resilience webinars to volunteers who have been supporting residents during COVID-19.

In addition to all the work that local community groups have been undertaking to support their communities, Wiltshire Council's Wellbeing Hub has been working with specific partner agencies to provide additional support to residents who are 'shielding' or are highly vulnerable during COVID-19.

Wiltshire Council has published a directory of community volunteer groups that have been set up throughout the county, in the wake of the ongoing COVID-19 situation.

Wiltshire residents are being asked to show their support to unite against the exploitation of children and young people.