The build of the Pitton Community Shop is now complete, with the interior fit out due to take place over the summer before the shop opens in the autumn.
The following update has been provided by PCSL.
Firsdown Parish Council’s statement of accounts have now been published on the website.
Please note these will not be audited due to the Council’s exempt status, unless either a question or an objection results in the involvement of the External Auditor, which is PKF Littlejohn LLP.
The Public’s Right of Inspection will begin on Wednesday 24th June 2026, and end on Tuesday 4th August – for more information about how to exercise those rights, and to contact the External Auditor, go here.
The audit documents are available on this part of our website.
With temperatures likely to exceed 35 celsius in the next few days, the following advice issued by Wiltshire Council maybe useful. Please pass on to others and keep an eye out for you neighbours, especially those who are vulnerable or elderly.
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There has been a recent attempted theft of heating oil from a tank of a property in Firs Road. It was thawrted by the alarm fitted to the tank.
With high oil prices, this type of theft is becoming more common, especially in rural areas such as Firsdown.
A few simple tips can keep your tank more secure:
These simple measures may well deter an opportune theft, but the Parish Council realises that they may well not stop a determined attempt by theives.
The Pitton Community Shop has a vacancy for an assistant manager. The closing date is 30th June. Details are here.
The Parish Council have been informed that its former chairman, Brian Edgeley has passed away. He was 92.
Brian was a member of the Parish Council for over 20 years and its chairman for around 10 years. He was well known in Firsdown and spearheaded the campaign for the transfer of ownership of the land that forms the play area from Wiltshire Council to the parish, in order that it could be better maintained and updated.
He was well known to other Parish Councils and Wiltshire Council members.
Brian had been suffering from ill health in recent years and passed away in his sleep on the 28th May. Our thoughts are with his family at this difficult time.
Most dog owners are responsible and clean up after their pets, however dog owners may not be aware that the waste can spread neospora which can cause abortions in cattle.
“The parasite in dog faeces that causes cows to abort is Neospora caninum. Dogs are the definitive hosts for this protozoan parasite. They shed microscopic eggs (oocysts) in their faeces, which can contaminate pasture grass or silage. When cows ingest this contaminated feed, they contract a disease called neosporosis, frequently resulting in miscarriages or stillborn calves.
Because an infected cow carries the parasite for life, it can significantly impact both breeding and milk production. For this reason, farmers, veterinarians, and wildlife trusts strongly urge dog owners and walkers to pick up and properly dispose of their dog’s waste whenever they are near grazing land or public rights of way.”
Please always pick up after your dog.