Wiltshire News

Many council services continuing during national restrictions

Many council services continuing during national restrictions

With national restrictions being introduced from tomorrow (5 November), Wiltshire Council has confirmed how this will affect their services over the next four weeks. The majority of council services will continue to run or stay open as normally as possible. They include services such as: Social care services Revenue and benefits Household recycling centres and… Read More…

Free meals for vulnerable children in Wiltshire during school holidays

Free meals for vulnerable children in Wiltshire during school holidays

Wiltshire’s vulnerable children will benefit from free meals during October half-term after Wiltshire Council agreed to ensure families struggling with food poverty in the county are supported. Cllr Laura Mayes, Cabinet Member for Children, Education and Skills, said: “We know that many families are feeling the financial pressure during the COVID-19 pandemic, and we want… Read More…

Santas on the Run goes Freestyle!

Santas on the Run goes Freestyle!

Children’s Hospice South West’s (CHSW) annual Santas on the Run event is back but not as you know it! Taking place over the weekend of the 11-13 December, supporters will be able to choose their distance, route and their festive dress.    CHSW’s festive fundraisers are usually held at Bristol Harbourside, RHS Rosemoor in Devon and the Eden Project in… Read More…

Children’s Service Needs Local Sponsors Or Playtime Will Have To End

Children’s Service Needs Local Sponsors Or Playtime Will Have To End

Amazing local organisation, The Frome Toy Library has today announced that its very future now hangs in the balance. Toy Library organisers, Purple Elephant, are facing this wonderful group’s possible closure in less than two months if a relatively small amount of money cannot be found to save it. This vital, non-profit community service, which… Read More…

New Wiltshire Health Improvement Hub to improve health and mental wellbeing

New Wiltshire Health Improvement Hub to improve health and mental wellbeing

Wiltshire Council is launching the new Wiltshire Health Improvement Hub which will assist people who want to improve their health and mental wellbeing. The Wiltshire Health Improvement Hub will utilise Health Improvement Coaches that can support people to make practical changes to improve their health and mental wellbeing through one-to-one support. The new service builds on… Read More…

Don’t wait and worry, says Macmillan GP

Don’t wait and worry, says Macmillan GP

A Macmillan GP is urging people across Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire to see their GP if they are experiencing signs or symptoms that could be cancer. Local Macmillan GP Jennie Wallace is backing Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire’s CCG Don’t Wait and Worry campaign. The campaign was prompted… Read More…

School admissions window now open for primary and secondary school places

School admissions window now open for primary and secondary school places

Wiltshire residents can now apply for primary and secondary school places for September 2021 entry, for children starting school for the first time or for children who are moving from a primary to secondary school or from an infant to junior school. Applications can be now submitted online at www.wiltshire.gov.uk until the national deadline dates… Read More…

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