Latest News About Wiltshire

Here are the latest Wiltshire news highlights I could find from general outlets:

• Wiltshire bin collection changes: Wiltshire Council plans to switch black bin waste collections from every two weeks to every three weeks starting in 2027, a move that has prompted petitions and public comment in several towns [BBC Wiltshire updates, 2026-05-17]. This could affect households across the county and is part of ongoing waste-management reforms being discussed locally [BBC Wiltshire updates, 2026-05-17].
• Great Western Hospital capacity: Planning documents indicate the hospital is regularly operating at full capacity, with temporary wards planned amid crowding pressures in recent weeks [BBC Wiltshire updates, 2026-05-15].
• Local infrastructure: A new Bradford-on-Avon bridge project is described as addressing a long-standing traffic and safety issue for cyclists and pedestrians, with a quoted cost around £440,000 [BBC Wiltshire updates, 2026-05-14].
• Rural and public-safety concerns: There have been ongoing discussions around rural fire station closures in the area as part of wider budget considerations, prompting calls from local communities to spare such services [BBC Wiltshire updates, 2026-05-14].

If you’d like, I can:

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