Parish councillors serve a 4 year term before elections are held for the seats. This occurs on 1st May 2025. Firsdown has 7 councillors, some are intending to stand in the elections, whilst a number are expected to stand down. This will provide an opportunity for new additions to the Parish Council. A successful Parish […]
The current Wiltshire Local Transport Plan (LTP3) ends in 2026 and the process of drafting the fourth edition, which will be known as Local Transport Plan 4 (LTP4), covering the period to 2038, has started. The draft LTP4 documents will aim to set the policy direction for transport in Wiltshire for the coming years, and […]
As many Firsdown residents know, the road to Pitton was shut for many months during winter last year due to ground water flooding. This occurs every few years. The closure of the road impacts residents in Firsdown who make use of the facilities in Pitton. The residents of Pitton are working with their Parish Council […]
Wiltshire police have advised that the theft of tools and equipment from vehicles, particularly vans used by trades people has increased recently throughout Wiltshire. Thieves are drilling around lock mechanisms or are peeling back doors and body panels. Van owners are being asked to take extra precautions against theft. Advice is available here.
The soft plastics recycling bin at Great Croft will be removed on 12th December for approximately one month as the Parish Council are unable to resource the collection over the Christmas period. Residents can still recycle their soft plastics at supermarkets in Salisbury such as Sainsbury’s, Waitrose and Tesco. The Parish Council will restart our […]
The road through Porton village is closed 2-13th December between 0900 and 1530 each day, diversions are in place.
Silver Salisbury is a local charity which celebrates older people. It provides a wide range of events in and around Salisbury and aims to improve well being for the older members of communities by making them feel less isolated which can in turn can reduce the need the for health and social care services. The […]
If you haven’t got tickets yet for the theatrical highlight of the season, then it is time to get them. Puss in Boots is an all-age entertainment in the comfortable surroundings of Pitton Village Hall. Great costumes, great script, great staging, and some innovative acting by a cast of all ages. There is a soft […]
The following has been provided by PCSL. Planning permission granted As many of you already know we gained planning permission from Wiltshire Council – a huge milestone! A big thank you is due to the architects at Barclay Phillips who developed the plans and responded quickly to any queries or suggested amendments. We are also […]
Wiltshire Council have changed the scope of the next stage of the storm water drainage works. It appears that the road closure of Firs Rd is postponed and may not need to take place. There will however be further works on the byway near the field hedge. Heavy machinery will be accessing the worksite via […]