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Clerk: Catherine Purves

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Catherine moved to the neighbouring village of Pitton in 1999, and soon became involved in the Parish Clerking world by becoming Clerk to Pitton & Farley Parish Council

Shortly followed by taking on the office of Town Clerk at Wilton. Fully qualified, but always keen to learn, she is now Clerk to the neighbouring parish council of Idmiston. When not working, she enjoys dancing, long walks, especially with her partner and dogs, socialising, pub quizzes and travelling to London to catch the latest art and history exhibitions.

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Cllr. Simon Brown

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Simon has been a resident of Firsdown since 2008 having moved into the area from Hampshire, and works in the local area. He has been a member of the Parish Council since 2013. He has been involved in a variety of local issues such as the campaign for better broadband as well as local road safety improvement schemes. He regularly undertakes litter picks as well as carrying out maintenance on community assets within the parish. He believes strongly in the community working together to improve the quality of life and the environment for all in Firsdown.

Hobbies and interests include being a competent Diy-er, (his own property and that of friends/relatives!) as well as car mechanics – he has completed the restoration and rebuild of 2 Land Rovers, and is looking out for a new project!

Cllr. Jeremy Beavan

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Jeremy Beavan moved from Bristol to Firsdown in 2014, he works in the Print & Marketing Industry.

He helped to establish a Speed Indicator Device (SID) for the village and voted to retain the redundant telephone box which then created a station for the Defibrillator, Jeremy has raised funds for various charities by running both the London and Berlin Marathons and is a ward volunteer at Salisbury Hospital, he is proud to live in Firsdown and he is looking forward to helping enhance the local area by working with the community.

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Cllr. Nigel Walsh

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Nigel has lived in Firsdown for 35 years and Idmiston for 15 years so knows our area well. He led the South Wilts Footpaths Group for 5 years, working with Ramblers Groups and Wiltshire Rights of Way installing infrastructure and clearing paths around South Wiltshire and initiated circular walks in five parishes including Firsdown.

He volunteers regularly with the RSPB at the Winterbourne Down Nature Reserve, Newton Tony where former arable fields are being transformed into flower-rich grasslands teeming with wildlife. Nigel is a great believer in the health benefits, mental and physical, of walking and understanding the natural world that surrounds us. We must nurture and improve our local Firsdown wildlife for those who follow us, particularly the younger generation, so they too will learn to enjoy and appreciate the natural beauty of our surrounding countryside

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Cllr. Jim Buckley

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Jim and his wife Bev moved to Firsdown in 2021 to be closer to their son, daughter-in-law and their three children who live in Salisbury.

After a neighbour shared her concerns over cars speeding past the bus stop, where her son waits each morning, they decided to join the speed watch team.

Becoming more aware of the role the Parish Council has in maintaining and improving the community environment, including keeping people safe, and to help in whatever way he can.

Jim is a qualified accountant who during his career has worked both in the commercial and charity sectors. Jim works part-time for a Salisbury church where they also attend.

Jim and Bev enjoy walking locally and have joined dance classes. They have also enjoyed making new friends in Firsdown and Winterslow.