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23 May 2025

Wiltshire Council announces new Leader and Cabinet

Wiltshire Council has confirmed the appointment of Cllr Ian Thorn as its new Leader.

The decision was made following a vote by councillors at our Full Council meeting earlier this week.

In addition to the appointment of the new Leader, Cllr Thorn also announced the members of the Cabinet who will support him in his administration and recorded a short introduction video following his election:

Full details on the new Leader and Cabinet being announced

No changes to waste and recycling collections on spring bank holiday

There are no changes to waste and recycling collections on bank holidays, with the exception of Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year’s Day, so your collection schedule will continue as normal this Monday.

Please put your bin out by 7am if it's your normal collection day.

Check your collection day now

Household recycling centres (HRCs) this spring bank holiday weekend

Household recycling centres are likely to be busy across this bank holiday weekend and queues are expected.

Save time by sorting your waste before visiting. If you don’t have time at home, you can make use of the sorting tables while on site.

Find your nearest HRC

Planning a day out this bank holiday weekend?

With many more buses in Wiltshire running on Sundays and bank holidays now, it is a great time to get out and explore without having to drive.

Adult fares are capped at £3 per journey, so what’s not to like? And for the really adventurous, ask your bus driver for a Wiltshire Day Rover and travel all day with one ticket.

Buses will run to their normal Saturday and Sunday timetables this weekend, with Sunday times also running on bank holiday Monday.

Plan your journey now

Time to renew your garden waste collection

Renew your garden waste collection by Monday 30 June to avoid missing a collection.

As part of the garden waste collection service we will compost bark, cut flowers, grass cuttings, hedge clippings, house plants, leaves, shrub prunings, twigs and small branches, untreated sawdust, wood shavings, and weeds. Help us compost as much as we can and reduce the amount of waste that goes to landfill.

Once you have renewed, remember to make sure your garden bin is identifiable by putting your house number on it. Numbers should be clearly displayed on the back of the bin, and bins should be presented for collection with the handle facing outwards.

Renew your garden waste collection

Be vigilant of scams

Scammers may place fake QR codes in parking areas including on official signage, leading users to fraudulent websites designed to steal payment information. Here’s how you can spot and avoid them:

Check for tampering: always inspect QR codes for signs of tampering. If it looks like it’s been placed over the original, do not scan it.
Look out for the URL: when scanning a QR code, always check that the website address (URL) is legitimate, or is from the relevant app store link.
Use the official app: for secure payments, always use the relevant official app or website. If in doubt, manually enter the website address into your browser instead of scanning an unfamiliar QR code.

Report suspicious activity and get advice

Don't miss out on our short term leisure membership offer!

If you're looking to keep fit over the summer then our three month Life Zone membership could be just what you need!

Unlimited fitness suite usage, unlimited swimming in public sessions and unlimited group exercise classes plus a gym induction (if required) is included in your membership. There's no longer term commitment and it's the perfect option if you're looking for an alternative to a direct debit membership without having to sign up for 12 months.

At £99 it’s a great option for your summer workouts!

Find out more and join now

Wiltshire roofers sentenced for rogue trading

Two roofers from Seend have been ordered to pay £5,000 in compensation for fraudulently carrying out poor roofing repairs at a property in Westbury at an overly inflated price.

Both had pleaded guilty to the offence under The Consumer Protection from Unfair Trading Regulations 2008 for carrying out sub-standard roofing work.

Full details on the prosecution