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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 shared.
Conservative led Wiltshire Council is urging parents, children and young people to continue to follow social distancing guidance during the half term holidays.