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The latest news and communications from Wiltshire Council.
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Published 12 April 2023
Wiltshire market trader pleads guilty to selling age restricted product to a child
A market trader who operates throughout Wiltshire has pleaded guilty to selling an age-restricted product to a child.
Published 30 March 2023
Rogue company director sentenced for trading standards offences
A company director has been sentenced following successful prosecutions by Wiltshire Council and Herefordshire Council for multiple consumer protection offences committed in Wiltshire and Herefordshire.
Published 20 March 2023
Wiltshire Council encourages experienced social workers back into the workplace during Social Work Week
Wiltshire Council social workers have been sharing their experiences of being a social worker and the benefits of working for the council as they celebrate Social Work Week.
Published 10 March 2023
Shared Lives carers help people regain the skills and confidence to return home from hospital
Wiltshire Council has launched a new support service to help people that are medically fit to leave hospital and continue their recovery in a safe environment while regaining the daily living skills and confidence they need to return to their own home.
Published 15 December 2022
Paralympian shares support for Wiltshire Council care staff as more people encouraged to join inspirational teams
British Paralympic swimmer Stephanie Millward MBE DL has taken on a new challenge of highlighting the great work of Wiltshire Council care staff saying they are "superheroes" for the difference they make in people's lives
Published 12 December 2022
Illegal meat trader ordered to pay back over £150K of ill-gotten gains
A Devizes man, Gent Jakupi formerly of New Park St, Devizes and Andover Road, Ludgershall, was served with a confiscation order under the Proceeds of Crime Act and ordered to pay back over £150K by Swindon Crown Court on Monday 5 December 2022.
Published 30 September 2022
Ukraine webinar provides latest news on support and next steps
Wiltshire Council hosted a Ukraine webinar on Wednesday (28 September) to provide latest information on support available and hear from hosts and community figures.
Published 6 September 2022
Cabinet to consider new long-term plan for people with learning disabilities, mental health conditions and autism spectrum conditions
Wiltshire Council cabinet will discuss the Wiltshire Independent Living Strategy at its meeting on 13 September
Published 6 September 2022
Wiltshire Council is part of technology pilot to help people maintain independence
Wiltshire Council has received £75,000 in funding as part of a national scheme to help involve older residents in shaping new digital services
Published 30 August 2022
First precious metal buyer in the UK awarded coveted consumer confidence status by Wiltshire Council
Wiltshire Council has accredited a precious metal buyer as part of a national scheme providing consumers with a list of local businesses which have given their commitment to trading fairly. Gold-Traders is a precious metal buyer, which offer customers valuation on their jewellery, up-front, with no hidden fees or extra charges, and is the first business of its kind in the country to be awarded this status.