Is your child eligible for free school meals? All children in Reception, Year One and Year Two are eligible. They can can continue to receive free school meals in primary and secondary school if families receive certain benefits.

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Here are some simple actions you can take to help protect yourself and others from tick bites, so you can enjoy being outside 🌳

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Families, children & young people can now access face to face & online support at our Family Hubs at County Hall, Trowbridge, Monkton Park, Chippenham & Five Rivers.

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Come along to meet the contractor delivering the Salisbury Station Forecourt scheme on 16 April from 2pm-7pm in the empty retail unit off the booking hall at Salisbury Railway Station.

See the latest plans and have your questions answered.

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All kids travel free on Faresaver buses and children under 7 years travel free on Salisbury Reds buses in the Easter holidays.

Adult single bus journeys remain £2.

Explore the beautiful villages and towns of Wiltshire by bus.

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There are changes to Park and Ride fares in Salisbury from Monday 15 April to help continue to provide a high standard of service.

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🪪 If you don’t have an accepted form of photo ID to vote, you can apply for a free voter ID document, known as a Voter Authority Certificate.

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What's life like in your community? View the data on health, population and housing and share your views to improve the picture of Wiltshire's 18 community areas

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We've acquired Calder House to provide education for up to 50 young people with Social Emotional and Mental Health Needs or who need alternative provision. Council leaders will be asked to agree the next steps at cabinet this month.

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It's important to #BeTickAware while enjoying the outdoors 🚶🏻 🚶🏾‍♀️

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The first phase of improvement works in Trowbridge town centre is progressing well, with the second phase commencing on 13 May.

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Does your child have SEND?

We're working closely with SEND families to ensure there are high standards of support available for families who need it.

We're holding online sessions this month and would like to hear your views.

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Get around for £1!

Our Wiltshire Connect on-demand bus service operates in the Pewsey Vale and Marlborough areas and until Saturday 29 June, we're offering fares for just £1 for all rides booked on a Saturday!

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More than 30 volunteers aged 3-73 joined Purton Litter Group's latest litter pick, on Saturday. They collected 18+ bags of litter around the village. Thank you to all the volunteers who helped to clean up their community. #DontMessWithWiltshire
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Away on polling day?

📮 Changes have been made to the way you vote by post.
💻 You can now apply online to vote by post and you will also need to prove your identity as part of the application process

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We've secured a High Court injunction to ensure unlawful buildings in Box woodlands are demolished. These protected woodlands are a Site of Special Scientific Interest and part of an internationally important site for roosting bats.
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Fisherton Street Bridge, Salisbury will benefit from essential waterproofing works as part of a routine maintenance programme

Work will be completed in two phases, with the final surfacing completed as part of the Fisherton Gateway improvements

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Childcare support has expanded and even more working parents can get help to pay for their childcare.

If you're an eligible working parent with a child who is two, you can now apply for 15 hours childcare.

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Social workers do amazing work everyday, supporting individuals and families across our community.

We’re delighted that Beth, Jade & Louise have been recognised by BASW in their #ASW2024 awards.

A huge well done to all three of you 🥳

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Two men have been sentenced today for their part in the defrauding of an elderly Wiltshire resident. Sentencing took place at Portsmouth Crown Court.

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