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
Braeside poised for a bright future as keys are handed over to new owners 10th February 2020 A popular outdoor education venue will continue to welcome young people for fun and challenges as new owners have now taken over the site. Conservative led... Local News
Cabinet agrees adoption of Wiltshire Housing Site Allocations Plan 4th February 2020 Conservative led Wiltshire Council's Cabinet has today (Tuesday 4 February) agreed to finalise the Wiltshire Housing Site Allocations Plan. Full Council will... Local News
Letter to Members regarding Political Supper Party 4th February 2020 Dear Member I am writing to you as Deputy Chairman (Political) of the Devizes Constituency Conservative Association (DCCA). Given that we have a newly elected... Local News
Youth Parliament Elections 4th February 2020 Young people are being encouraged to have their say in the Youth Parliament Elections. The Youth Parliament provides opportunities for 11 to 18 year olds to use... Local News
Parish stewards change focus to potholes 30th January 2020 Wiltshire's army of parish stewards are focusing their energies on repairing potholes to combat the wet weather damage on Wiltshire's roads this month. The 20... Local News
Employers can find out latest on apprenticeships at free event 28th January 2020 Photo: Wiltshire Council Apprentice Ben Atkinson Employers are being invited to find out more about apprenticeships at a free business breakfast in February... Local News
Flooding issues in Wiltshire 28th January 2020 Due to heavy rainfall over the weekend, there are a number of areas in Wiltshire that have been issued with flood alerts. Flood alerts Groundwater flooding in... Local News
Have your say on the future of the Wiltshire countryside 21st January 2020 The Wiltshire and Swindon Countryside Access Forum is looking for new members to help shape the Wiltshire countryside, access to it, and outdoor recreation in... Local News
Town and parish council survey gets underway 21st January 2020 You are being asked for your say on proposals into possible changes to electoral arrangements of Wiltshire's towns and parishes. We are running a public survey... 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