The following has been provided by the Community shop team. The Pitton Community shop project is progressing well and the next stage is to launch the first of our community share schemes. We would like to invite you to a launch event which will provide information on the following and give you the […]
The Parish Council had previously asked Stagecoach to re-route the Salisbury Winchester service along Firs Rd rather than it travelling along the A30. At the time Stagecoach refused. We are pleased to announce that with the help of other local residents, this change has now been made. The 68 provides an additional 2 return journeys […]
The recently adopted Biodiversity Policy of Firsdown Parish Council is available to view on our environment page.
The defibrillator housed in the old telephone box in Firs Rd is fully automated and will guide the user on how to use it. To gain access, dial 999 and the emergency call operator will provide the code to unlock the cabinet. If you would like to gain more understanding on when to use a defibrillator […]
Our area is blessed with lots of different and varied events supplying the villages with entertainment, education, support and ‘get togethers’. All these are run by volunteers and it is thanks to them that there is such a vibrant and enthusiastic atmosphere when events are put on and appreciation of the work that goes into […]
The MoD Section of the Winterslow Road, at Porton Down, Salisbury between Blackbarn Road and the A30 will be closed between the hours of 08:00 hrs Saturday 16th March and 16:00 on Sunday 17th March 2024 operational reasons. There will be sign posted diversion routes.
The Parish Council are fully aware of the damage caused to the surface of the byway, particularly by the play area and the end of the footpath from Firs Road. This was caused by a contractor using machinery to undertake hedge cutting. The Parish Council wants to make it clear, that this work was not […]
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 […]