Homeless co-ordinator appointed

West Wiltshire District Council has appointed a part-time housing co-ordinator to work with the homeless in the region.

Alison King will also work to ensure people with mental health problems in the county are helped.

A spokesman said: "This service has been pioneered in Kennet and North Wiltshire and has proven very successful."

Funding is provided by the Wiltshire Supporting People Partnership.