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City council announces £15,000 crematorium upgrade

FACILITIES at Salisbury Crematorium are to receive a £15,000 eco-upgrade, as the city council attempts to reduce its carbon…

Mere councillor reacts to announcement fire station could close

CONCERNS are growing in Mere amid fears that the town’s fire station could be closed, prompting strong opposition from…

Registration opens for ever-popular Walk for Wards

THOUSANDS of walkers are expected to descend on the Wilton Estate this summer as Salisbury Hospital’s charity, the Stars…

Views on wind turbines and ground solar panels wanted at energy workshop

RESIDENTS in and around Hindon are being invited to help shape how renewable energy could be developed locally. As previously…

Councillor rallies residents to save fire station following announcement

A WILTSHIRE councillor says she is ‘gutted’ at proposals to axe Wilton Fire Station and is pleading with the…

Complete 40 miles in 40 days and help fight homelessness

HOMELESSNESS charity ALABARÉ is calling on supporters to get walking this spring to nurture their own wellbeing and help…

Council tenants report above national average satisfaction

TENANT satisfaction is rising and safety standards are tightening across council-owned homes in Wiltshire, according to a new annual…

Union warns fire station closures in Wiltshire and Dorset will cost lives

THE UNION representing firefighters has slammed controversial proposals to close eight stations in Wiltshire and Dorset, warning communities will…

Fire chief speaks out as eight stations at risk of closure

DORSET and Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service is warning that mounting financial pressures could lead to the closure of…

Council forecasts £64 million shortfall for SEND provision in budget proposals

WILTSHIRE’S draft budget proposals would see £567 million spent on services, alongside a 2.99% council tax increase and an…