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Our purpose as a council is to make all kinds of decisions on issues that affect the local community whilst campaigning for better services and facilities
In doing so we hope to be improving the quality of life for all of our community
Your next Parish Council Meeting will be on Monday 22nd June, 2026
Firsdown Parish Council Meetings are normally held at Winterslow Village Hall.
Members of the public are welcome to attend
Please refer to “Meeting Dates” in the drop-down menu for more details.
Summer Social Event 15th July
Saturday 15th July 2023 Barrys Field Pavillion Winterslow From 2pm-5pm Come along and get to meet community groups and local businesses Food and Entertainment provided
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Download: Southern summer social save the date 002 (407 KB)
Southern summer social save the date 002
Recycling – let’s sort it!
Recycling – let’s sort it! Please help us to recycle more by ensuring you put the correct things into your blue-lidded bin – and properly disposing of things that can’t be recycled at home. See the full list of what can and can’t be recycled Crews are continuing to check recycling bins, and will be rejecting […]
Spring Sheep/Lambs-Dogs
The lambing season can be a wonderful time of the year, but livestock worrying, which can be caused when dogs chase or attack sheep, can have serious effects on animals including stress, injury, abortion, and death Sheep do not cope well with stressful situations and can even die from shock days after the event. It […]
Notice of Footpath Closure
The footpath from Firs Road to the children’s play area and the byway, will be closed on Friday 10th March for tree cutting works. Use of the byway will be unaffected.
Notice for Firsdown Dog Walkers
Firsdown Parish Council kindly asks dog owners who use the byway to clean up after their pets. It is illegal to allow any dog you are in control of to foul on footpaths or any other land open to the public. The byway is for all to enjoy in a responsible manner.
Recycling – let’s sort it: help us to increase recycling and reduce contamination
Wiltshire Council are asking for your help to recycle more by ensuring you only put the correct things into your blue-lidded bin, or blue recycling bag. They’ve seen an increase in items that can’t be recycled being put in blue-lidded bins and blue bags as part of our kerbside scheme, so please double-check what you […]
Rogue Traders
Buying goods or services from a cold caller can be risky as you may not be able to contact them if something goes wrong. Doorstep scammers remain a serious problem across the whole area. Many are affiliated with serious organised crime groups and usually overcharge for work that is either unnecessary and/or substandard. They tend […]
MOD Road Closure
MoD Section of the Winterslow Road, at Porton Down, Salisbury between Blackbarn road and the A30 will be closed between the hours of 23:00 hrs and 04:00 hrs Tuesday to Thursday from Tuesday 21st February 2023 through to and including Thursday 23rd February 2023 for urgent operational reasons. Whilst we endeavour to give yourselves and other key local stakeholders […]
Family Help Survey
Are you a parent or a parent-to-be? A young person who needs help and advice? How families and children are supported in Wiltshire is changing, and we need your views to influence what changes need to be made. Please drop into Downton Library on the 17th Feb at 1.30 to have your say. Alternatively, please […]
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Family Help Survey
Christmas Bin Collections Firsdown
Household Grey Bin 28th December, 10th January Green Bin 22nd December 19th January Blue and Black Box December 27th, 9th January See attached details
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Download: Waste collection calendar (412 KB)