Volunteer at the Roundbarrow nature reserve
If you would like to volunteer at the Roundbarrow nature reserve that is managed by the RSPB, then details of how to do so are here.
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Pitton Community Store – share offer live 10-30th Nov
The Pitton Community Store have launched their Community Share Scheme, which is live between the 10th and 30th November. The offer is available to anyone and eligible taxpayers may receive SEIS or EIS tax relief (at 50% or 30% of the value of shares purchased). The aim is to raise £210k to build a community […]
Old Malthouse Lane safety improvements
Following a series of recent road accidents, the Parish Council together with Wiltshire Council Highways and Pitton and Farley Parish Council have agreed safety improvements at the Old Malthouse Lane junction with the A30. There is insufficient land available to create a dedicated turn right lane into Old Malthouse Lane, however it has been agreed […]
St Thomas’ Bridge roundabout overnight closure 17-22nd Nov
The section of road from the St Thomas’ Bridge A30/A338/Church Road roundabout to the Bishopdown/BMW garage roundabout will be closed overnight 1900-0600, next week from 17-22nd Nov for resurfacing works and installation of a new pedestrian crossing point. Diversions will be in place.
Pitton community shop – grant funding successful
The following update has been provided by PCSL. We are delighted to announce that the Pitton Community Shop has been awarded a grant of £97,000 from the Wiltshire Shared Prosperity Fund for Rural Hubs. When we add this to your pledges of £210,000 this means we will have enough funds to to complete not […]
Bee update 30th Oct
The ground nesting bees are still very much active in the anchor pit of the climb net in the play area. Returning bees are present and flying within several meters of the colony entrance. The west end of the zip wire is within this zone. The west section of the play area remains shut as […]
Pitton Nature Trust – public meeting 7th November including RSPB plans for Roundbarrow Farm.
The Pitton Nature Trust have a public meeting at Pitton Village Hall on Friday 7th November 2025, to outline their latest developments and also provide an update on the community orchard. There will also be a presentation from Patrick Cashman from the RSPB on their plans for the Roundbarrow Farm nature reserve. Attendance is strictly […]
Mobile Police Station visiting Firsdown
Wiltshire police will be bringing their mobile police station to Firs Road between 1430-1530 on Tuesday 28th October. If you have any concerns about crime, or need advice, then please drop in to see them.
Play area bee update & tree down on foothpath
The Parish Council are undertaking regular checks on the bee colony in the anchor pit of the climb net. There were still there today (21st Oct). That section of the play area remains closed as the bees are also close to the zip wire. We will […]
Join the Parish Council and make things better for Firsdown
The Parish Council currently has 3 vacancies. We are looking for residents of Firsdown to join us, no prior experience is necessary and an hour or 2 of your time a month can make all the difference to improving facilities, the environment and benefitting our community. Our work in the last year is outlined in […]