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Wiltshire Council and partners are running three child car seat safety check events in March to give advice and guidance on the safe fitting of child car seats, and remind people to always use the correct car seat.   The three free events, which run from 9am-4pm and will be attended by Wiltshire Council, Swindon Borough Council, Dorset and Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service and Wiltshire Police, will allow parents and carers to have ...more

Who looks after the carer?   What support is available as they carry out this important role? Wiltshire Council and partners will be answering some of these questions at a Carer Support Event in March.   The event will be held in partnership with Prospect Hospice and Carer Support Wiltshire, and is an opportunity for carers to find out about a range of information and support.   The session will cover: Talking to relatives ...more

Following its pledge to be carbon neutral by 2030, and to support Wiltshire to do the same, Wiltshire Council is working hard on a number of projects to make a difference.   In February 2019 at a meeting of full council, Wiltshire Council resolved to acknowledge there is a climate emergency and seek to make the county ...more

The current Wiltshire Gypsy, Roma, Traveller and Boater (GRT&B) strategy is due to finish in 2020. A new strategy has been developed for 2020-2025, based on evidence from the Health Needs Assessment for Gypsy, Traveller and Boater Populations Living in Wiltshire (published July 2019). Wiltshire Council is seeking feedback ...more

Our Community Matters – Marlborough I am delighted to invite you to attend the Marlborough Community Area ‘Our Community Matters’ conference on 24th March 2020. Doors open at 6:30pm and the event starts at 7:00pm. Refreshments will be available. Booking is essential: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/marlborough-our-community-matters-tickets-91588267975 What ...more

A scheme that provides short breaks and leisure opportunities for children and young people with special educational needs and/or disabilities is open for applications until the end of this month. The 2020-2021 Wiltshire Short Breaks Scheme is designed in consultation with parents and carers to meet the individual needs and interests of young people who require additional support to access or engage in leisure activities or short breaks. Eligible ...more