The next meeting of the Southern Wiltshire Area Board will be Thursday 22nd February 7pm, at Alderbury Village Hall. On the agenda will be a “Highways Matters” item. This will be an opportunity to meet with the highways team, community road safety team, and others to ask questions and raise concerns. Written questions before the […]
Following the concern of residents and supported by our Unitary Councillor Rich Rogers, the Parish Council has asked Wiltshire Council to undertake a Speed Limit Assessment (SLA) of the A30 from the St Thomas roundabout in Laverstock to the Lopcombe Corner (A30/A343) junction. The assessment was received by the Parish Council in December 2023. […]
Are your children aged between 10 -15 years old? Would they like to mix with other children of the same age in an relaxed atmosphere but under adult supervision? As a parent could you do with a couple of child free evenings a month? The Winterslow Youth Zone meets on the 1st and 3rd Monday evenings […]
The Parish Council are experiencing difficulties with our contractor for emptying of the dog waste bins. It is a legal requirement for owners to clean up after their pets. Should a dog waste bin be full, please do not leave the dog waste on, or around the bin. Either take the waste home with you and […]
The Parish Council were notified today (31st October) that a planning application has been re-submitted for 9 dwellings on land at 6 Firs Road. The Parish Council held a public meeting back in September 2021 when the plans were originally submitted. The minutes for that meeting and the decision of the Parish Council are attached […]
The Parish Council has a vacant position. An election to fill the vacancy will be held if TEN electors from the Parish of Firsdown write to the Returning Officer by 16 November 2023 asking for an election to be held. If an election is not requested by that date, then the vacancy must be filled […]
The Parish Council have installed a new set of swings in the play area which includes a basket swing so that children of all mobilities can enjoy play. The old set of swings were over 25 years old and no longer met current safety standards, the moving parts were also life expired.
There will be a public meeting at Pitton Village Hall on Wednesday 6th December at 7:30pm to discuss the latest plans for the Pitton Community Shop. All are welcome to attend. More details on progress and the aims of the meeting are in the attachment.
Wiltshire Council are asking you to have your say on the future of bus services and other public transport options. Your comments will help to inform the council’s draft Public Transport Policy, which aims to support road-based public transport countywide to help achieve the council’s environmental, social, and economic goals, while also ensuring value for […]
Network Rail are carrying out extensive engineering works on the railway line between Salisbury and Exeter. The line will be closed at these locations on the following dates: Monday 6 to Friday 10 November – Yeovil Junction to Axminster Saturday 24 November to Sunday 10 December – Salisbury to Yeovil Junction There will be a […]