WILTSHIRE Council has been named one of the best councils in the country.

The list of local authorities, put together by the Daily Telegraph, saw Wiltshire named fifth in the UK.

The newspaper described the county’s authority as a place where “homeowners are likely to get the benefit of good local service”.

Wiltshire Council leader Jane Scott said: “I am delighted we have been recognised in this way as everything we work towards is to ensure our local residents get the best services possible.”