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“Really bad decision”: Wiltshire Council slammed for selling off council homes

A CONTROVERSIAL decision to sell off two council-owned houses in Wiltshire has been defended by the local authority. The Liberal…

Left, the current Lib Dem leader of Wiltshire Council Ian Thorn and right, previous Conservative leader of the council Richard Clewer Pictures: Wiltshire Council/Google

Wiltshire Council overspends by £5 million – but how, and who is to blame?

A LOT of noise has rightfully been made by the public after it was revealed that Wiltshire Council recorded…

Leaders from Wiltshire, Somerset, Dorset and BCP Councils with Baroness Taylor during her visit. Picture: Somerset Council

Benefits of devolution for Wessex promoted during ministerial visit

PLANS for devolution in Wessex – including Somerset – were on the agenda during a visit from a government…

Wiltshire Council's new-look cabinet Picture: Wiltshire Council

Lib Dems to run Wiltshire Council following nail-biting vote

THE Liberal Democrats will now lead Wiltshire Council for the next four years following a close vote as County…

Fixing potholes top of the agenda for Lib Dems after Wiltshire Council win

FIXING potholes across the county is high on the list of priorities for the Liberal Democrats, their leader in…

Wiltshire Council's Lib Dem leader Ian Thorn (inset) is encouraging a collaborative approach Pictures: Google/Ian Thorn/X

Lib Dems ready to lead at Wiltshire Council as cabinet announced – despite no majority

FOR the first time in 25 years, the Conservatives no longer run Wiltshire Council – but things are not…

Lib Dem councillors celebrating the result outside County Hall Picture: Wiltshire Liberal Democrats

Key takeaways as Conservatives lose 25-year control of Wiltshire Council

IT was a dramatic end to the election in Wiltshire last week as the Liberal Democrats put an end…

The scheme has so far been praised Picture: Wiltshire Police

New reporting tool aims to clamp down on abuse of women candidates at Wiltshire Council elections

A NEW reporting structure has been created to support women who may face abuse when standing for public office. Operation…

Wiltshire farmer Minette Batters with Defra Minister, Steve Reed. Picture: Gov.uk

Wiltshire farmer Minette Batters to lead government review of farming profitability

WILTSHIRE farmer – and former NFU president – Baroness Minette Batters is to lead a new government review…

Council tax rise of 4.5% agreed as part of Wiltshire Council budget

HOUSEHOLDS in Wiltshire are set to see a 4.5% increase in their council tax bills to pay for services. The…