Local Election Campaigning Paused
As a mark of respect following the sad passing of HRH Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh, all campaigning for the forthcoming local elections has been paused until further notice.
Wiltshire organisations encouraged to submit plans for new Community Renewal Fund
Wiltshire Council is urging businesses and organisations in the county to submit plans for funding that will help Wiltshire communities to continue to thrive.
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Elections and counts take place 6 - 10 May
Easter holiday childcare for parents working to support the COVID-19 response
Conservative led Wiltshire Council has worked with local childminders and activity providers to create a childcare directory for use by critical workers during the upcoming Easter holidays.
Wiltshire Council staff ready to support secondary schools as pupils go back to school next week
Conservative led Wiltshire Council staff are volunteering in a number of secondary schools across the county from Monday (8th March) providing support for pupils taking lateral flow tests as part of the back to school programme.
Wiltshire Council libraries join global challenge to read for 200 million minutes!
Support the Wiltshire library service to reach it's target of 125,000 minutes of reading in March
Hospitality venues in Wiltshire urged to apply for pavement licences for when lockdown is eased
Pubs, cafes, bars, restaurants, snack bars and ice-cream parlours in Wiltshire can now apply to Conservative led Wiltshire Council for temporary pavement licences ahead of 12 April, the earliest date that outdoor hospitality venues can reopen to the public under Government plans to ease the current lockdown.
Wiltshire Council pledges multi-million investment for Amesbury school
An ambitious project to create new teaching and sports facilities at a Wiltshire school has been given the green light after Conservative led Wiltshire Council agreed to invest £3m into the scheme.
2021/22 budget is approved
Conservative led Wiltshire Council's budget for 2021/22 has been agreed, with details of how it will overcome the challenges brought on by the pandemic - including setting aside a £4m fund over four years to support market towns recovery from the pandemic.
Statement from Cllr Philip Whitehead, Wiltshire Council Leader following PMs announcement
Conservative Cllr Philip Whitehead, Wiltshire Council Leader said, "Following the Prime Minister's announcement about the timetable for the lifting of restrictions over the next few months, we will continue to work to support schools, businesses, residents and our staff to ensure restrictions can be lifted safely across Wiltshire.