Lots of different organisations in Wiltshire are working together to make lives better for families. A variety of health services, schools and early years settings (e.g. children’s centres, nurseries, etc), council services, family support services and others would like to hear about your experience when things got difficult and what support worked best for you. … Continue reading Families and Children’s Transformation Programme (FACT) survey
Better plastic recycling service comes into force 30th July
On 30th July, Wiltshire Council's new contract with Hills Waste Solutions begins. This means that Wiltshire residents will be able to recycle more plastic materials in their blue bins from that date, including: Plastic pots, tubs and trays Drink and food cartons. Effectively, this means that in addition to the current plastic bottles and cardboard, … Continue reading Better plastic recycling service comes into force 30th July
Recycle more plastic in blue bins from July 30th
Great news! We'll soon be able to recycle even more plastics and cartons in our blue-lidded bin! Wiltshire Council have announced that from 30th July 2018, the materials that people can recycle at home from the kerbside is changing. In addition to cardboard and plastic bottles, people will be able to recycle food and drink … Continue reading Recycle more plastic in blue bins from July 30th
Electoral review of Wiltshire Council
The Local Government Boundary Commission for England (LGBCE) is currently conducting an electoral review of Wiltshire Council. This will first determine the overall council size, followed by determination of the shape of electoral divisions. Wiltshire Council made a submission to the LGBCE arguing that the most appropriate council size moving forward was 99, an increase … Continue reading Electoral review of Wiltshire Council
Melksham Area Board Wednesday 6th June
The Melksham Area Board will visit Seend Community Centre on Wednesday 6 June, with a variety of interesting public projects. There will be an overview of the improvement works to the A350 Farmers Roundabout, information about the exciting new project at Shurnhold Fields, plus updates on Melksham Station and the Melksham Age Friendly project. The … Continue reading Melksham Area Board Wednesday 6th June
30th May: Cardiologists Kitchen at County Hall
Eating your way to a healthy heart is the next subject on the menu in a newly-launched series of talks hosted by Wiltshire Council. Dr Ali Khavandi, an expert on the importance of diet in medical care, presents The Cardiologist’s Kitchen at County Hall, Trowbridge, on 30th May. Dr Khavandi, a consultant cardiologist at the … Continue reading 30th May: Cardiologists Kitchen at County Hall
Government funds for local housing projects
Wiltshire Council is helping communities provide affordable homes with cash from a Government fund reserved for local housing projects. It has forged a partnership with two organisations dedicated to promoting community life – Wiltshire Community Land Trust and Community First. The partnership aims to help neighbourhood groups develop new affordable housing in their community to … Continue reading Government funds for local housing projects
Wiltshire Council launch a new series of public lectures
We are launching an exciting new series of free public lectures called #Epic Talks. The first of our #Epic Talks, ‘The impact and influence of social media’, will be delivered by Dr. Charles Kriel specialist advisor to the DCMS (Digital, Culture, Media and Sport) Select Committee on fake news at the House of Commons. Dr. … Continue reading Wiltshire Council launch a new series of public lectures
Have your say on the new Parliamentary Boundary proposals
The first draft of the Parliamentary Boundary Review proposals have been published by the Boundary Commission for England and sets out the new constituencies in the South West. You have until 11 December 2017 to tell the Commission what you think of them. It has a profound effect on Keevil as the whole of the Wiltshire … Continue reading Have your say on the new Parliamentary Boundary proposals
Temporary Closure of B3098 Westbury Road, Edington in November
Section 14(1) of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 Temporary Closure of: B3098 Westbury Road (Part), Edington (Ref: TTRO 5025) PLAN Notice is hereby given that the Wiltshire Council has made an Order to close temporarily to all traffic: B3098 Westbury Road (Part), Edington; from its junction with Greater Lane to a point approximately 35m … Continue reading Temporary Closure of B3098 Westbury Road, Edington in November