Ernie Clark. Hilperton Division, Wiltshire Council.

A 'gong' for Jane Scott.

The Leader of Wiltshire Council Jane Scott was awarded an OBE for services to local government in the New Year Honours List.

Cllr. Scott is among 227 people who have been awarded an OBE in the honours list, which recognises outstanding achievement and service across the United Kingdom.

She said: “I am as pleased as I am surprised to receive this honour which I regard as being one for Wiltshire, our lovely county. It has been a very good year for Wiltshire’s council and I wish I could share this award with all the officers and members who have supported me in my 15 years in local government.”