Government’s £50m heating oil pledge met with tough questions
A £50 MILLION government support package for households reliant on heating oil has sparked fresh debate — particularly in…
‘Strong disappointment’ as Wiltshire’s Local Plan hits critical point
WILTSHIRE Council has issued a robust response after planning inspectors cast doubt over its long-awaited Local Plan, marking a…
New cohort of 41 youth councillors begins work
DOZENS of young people from across the county have begun their roles as newly elected representatives on the Wiltshire…
Council left facing six figure costs as Old Sarum legal bid fails
WILTSHIRE Council could be facing a legal bill of around £100,000 after its challenge over development plans at Old…
‘Hammer blow’ to city centre: Salisbury parking row deepens
CONTROVERSIAL plans to introduce full Sunday parking charges in Salisbury have sparked a growing backlash from councillors and business…
Three-weekly bin collections approved along with council tax hike
RESIDENTS will pay more council tax from April after Wiltshire Council approved a £567 million budget for 2026/27, amid…
Council leader could be ousted in budget face-off
A DRAMATIC showdown is set to unfold at Wiltshire Council today as councillors prepare to debate a motion that…
Government backing of Wessex Partnership marks significant step forward
COUNCIL leaders across the Wessex region have welcomed government backing for their proposed geography in a move they say…
Council welcomes government write-off of SEND debt
WILTSHIRE Council has welcomed what it describes as ‘a major breakthrough’ in the long-running funding crisis surrounding children with…
Wiltshire urges MPs to fix “unjust” school funding gap
WILTSHIRE Council is calling on local MPs to support a push for fairer education funding, highlighting major disparities between…