Local Plan consultation starts next week Friday, 22 September, 2023 The Local Plan consultation begins next week, on Wednesday 27 September, and Conservative led Wiltshire Council is hosting a series of in-person events and an online event to enable you to find out more. The in-person sessions begin with a drop-in event at Amesbury Library on Monday 2 October, followed by events at Bradford on Avon Library on Monday 2 October, Chippenham Olympiad on Tuesday 3... Local News
School starts new chapter as permanent head is appointed and emerging build plans are shared 12th February 2021 A school for special needs pupils in North Wiltshire is entering a new chapter as a permanent head is appointed, and emerging plans for the new school build are... Local News
100 Club Winner for February 12th February 2021 The 100 Club monthly draw has taken place. CONGRATULATIONS to Mrs Susie Winter whose number was picked out as the lucky winner for the month of February... Local News
Families urged to keep following the rules and stay safe this half term 10th February 2021 Conservative led Wiltshire Council is urging parents, children and young people to continue to follow social distancing guidance during the half term holidays... Local News
More than 1,300 people attend Local Plan review engagement sessions as consultation continues 10th February 2021 The last of Conservative led Wiltshire Council's online engagement sessions to explain more about the ongoing Local Plan review consultation has ended, with 1... Local News
Support for people who need transport to get to their vaccination appointment 4th February 2021 Conservative led Wiltshire Council is making sure all residents are able to get to their COVID-19 vaccination appointments. Residents have the following options... Local News
People urged to vote by post and have their say in a safe way 4th February 2021 Conservative led Wiltshire Council is urging people to register to vote by post, with a number of elections and referendums due to take place later this spring... Local News
Wiltshire Council shares information on local help available during Children's Mental Health Week 29th January 2021 The COVID-19 pandemic, national lockdowns and concerns about exams have all increased anxiety and had a negative impact on the mental health of many children in... Local News
Wiltshire Council on track to reduce carbon footprint by 80% this year 25th January 2021 Conservative led Wiltshire Council is projected to have cut its carbon footprint by 80% on 2014/15 emissions at the end of this financial year. This also... Local News
People asked to 'jog on' and think carefully where they do their daily exercise 22nd January 2021 Conservative led Wiltshire Council is urging residents to think carefully where they do their daily exercise and to 'jog on' if they travel too far or there's... Local News
How our Bounce Back Loans will boost small businesses affected by coronavirus 28th April 2020 Small businesses will benefit from a new fast-track finance scheme providing loans with a 100% government-backed guarantee for lenders, the Chancellor announced... National News
Boris Johnson: If we keep going, we will beat coronavirus together 27th April 2020 The Prime Minister has returned to Downing Street to lead the country in tackling coronavirus. He lays out the five tests for when we are moving to phase two of... National News
Coronavirus testing available to all essential workers 24th April 2020 All essential workers in England and members of their households who are showing symptoms of coronavirus will now be able to get tested. National News
Our Future Fund for supporting innovative British businesses 21st April 2020 We’re supporting start-ups by delivering £250m of new government funding to innovative businesses across the United Kingdom. National News
Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme has opened for applications 21st April 2020 The Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme has opened for applications – and will provide support for millions of businesses and employees across the UK. National News
Why we’re extending the Coronavirus lockdown 17th April 2020 The Government announced that the social distancing measures currently in place to tackle the coronavirus will continue for at least the next three weeks. National News