The new Fifth Skate Park in Melksham was officially opened on Saturday (23 September) with more than 50 of the top skaters from Wiltshire attending to demonstrate their skills.

On Friday, 14th September, Westminster City Councillor, JP Floru spoke to the Salisbury Political Literary Dining Club at the Red Lion Hotel.

Conservative-controlled Wiltshire Council is predicting it will deliver a balanced budget at the end of the year, following the introduction of a number of financial measures.

Have your say on new mobile library timetables

Every two years, we review our public mobile library stops to ensure the service is operating efficiently and we're reaching the communities where it is most needed.

Cllr Darren Henry (Portfolio Member for Libraries) says:

Wiltshire Council has formally submitted an outline planning application for the redevelopment of the East Wing site, opposite County Hall, and have outlined their vision for the site.

Salisbury City Councillors, Sven Hocking and Jo Brook have recently ran a very successful initiative to reduce the high levels of street drinking and the resultant anti-social behaviour in the City Centre.

Tennis Club Makeover

The Club has just finished a major refurbishment and welcomes everyone, of all ages and standards. You do not have to be a member to take part in their year-round program of activities, and if you wish you can just hire a court.

Wiltshire Councillor Sven Hocking chairs the newly formed Litter Working Group which has been set up to look at all manner of waste from street litter generally, fly-tipping, black bags left on the street and commercial waste collection.

A by-election has been called for Royal Wootton Bassett Town Council's South Ward because the elected Lib Dem did not sign her returns of election expenses.

Heather, former Town Councillor and Deputy Mayor of the town pledges to local residents to:

Darren Henry, the new councillor for Till and Wylye Valley, has become portfolio holder for Libraries, Campuses and Hubs.