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We welcome you to our community website. Please contact us if you would like to share your views on anything we are doing or that you think we should be doing.

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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.

Grass Cutting (Roman Road-BOAT)

15th October, 2021/in News /by firsdownpc
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Grass cutting in the field known as the BOAT/Roman Road has been delayed due to fuel shortages, but we are now hoping that the field will be cut in the two weeks following the 22nd of October, Winter hedge cutting is also being scheduled ( Hedge cutting season runs to the 28th February )

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Firsdown Parish Council ( Picnic Bench )

5th October, 2021/in News /by firsdownpc
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Firsdown Parish Council would like to know your opinion regarding installing  a Picnic Bench in or on a newly extended part of the Children’s Play Area ( Park ) We would like you to click on the  link underneath and simply answer one of three questions Please do take the time to answer our survey […]

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Firsdown Parish Council ( Extra-Ordinary Planning Meeting ) Thursday 16th September

3rd September, 2021/in News /by firsdownpc
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RE: 6 Firs Road Firsdown SP5 1SF: Consultation – PL/2021/07895 There will be an Extra-Ordinary Planning Meeting to be held at Winterslow Village Hall Below is a link to the relevant planning page – click on the Documents tab for the full suite of documents https://development.wiltshire.gov.uk/pr/s/planning-application/a0i3z000016EKIVAA4/pl202107895 The meeting is in the Main Hall from 19:00 […]

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Attachments

Total Attachments: 3

Download: Agenda Ex Ord Sept 2021 (116 KB) Download: DRAFT Ex Ord FPC Minutes Sept 2021 (83 KB) Download: Appendix to EX Ord FPC Minutes Sept 2021 (202 KB)
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Parish Councillor Vacancy

3rd August, 2021/in News /by firsdownpc
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Firsdown Parish COuncil We need a new Parish Councillor —could you be the one? LOCAL ISSUES NEED LOCAL PEOPLE TO SPEAK UP FOR THEM YOU could help keep Firsdown Parish a vibrant, good place to live. YOU could be in at the ‘grass roots’ helping make things happen. YOU could get views about local issues […]

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Attachments

Total Attachments: 3

Download: Gen Haig We need you Firsdown Election notice July 2021 (114 KB) Download: APPROVED Co-Option policy July 2021 (163 KB) Download: APPROVED Co-option person spec and application July 2021 (109 KB)
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Are you interested in becoming a Community Journalist?

3rd August, 2021/in News /by firsdownpc
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“mysalisbury.co.uk” Is looking to build a team of community journalists – could this include you? There is no requirement for experience, they can help with any skills and equipment you may need. All you require is an interest in what is happening locally around you and a willingness to learn.   They will be running […]

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Dorset & Wiltshire Fire and Rescue

3rd August, 2021/in News /by firsdownpc
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Dorset & Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service are looking to partner with individuals and organisations who are in contact with or visit vulnerable people across Wiltshire to provide referrals into our Safe and Well Teams. The attached leaflet sets out why referrals are important to DWFRS, some risk factors to look out for, and how […]

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Attachments

Total Attachments: 1

Download: SnW CHARLIE A5 4 Page Leaflet Jun21 WEB (2 MB)
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Wiltshire Recycling Centres

26th June, 2021/in News /by firsdownpc
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Wiltshire Council household recycling centres ending booking system to return to non-booked visits only Wiltshire Council is ending its online booking system for visits to its household recycling centres (HRCs), so people will soon be able to return to visiting a site during normal opening hours on an ad hoc basis. Wiltshire Council is ending […]

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How to make suggestions for improved or enhanced bus services in Wiltshire

22nd June, 2021/in News /by firsdownpc
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On 15 March this year the government published “Bus Back Better” a national bus strategy for England, which outlines ambitious reform of how bus services are planned and delivered. The strategy will deliver better bus services for passengers across England, through ambitious and far-reaching reform of how services are planned and delivered. It will make […]

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Attachments

Total Attachments: 1

Download: Briefing_Note_21-08_Enhancement_of_Bus_Services_June_2021 (191 KB)
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Do You Need Help to complete the 2021 Census?

28th April, 2021/in News /by firsdownpc
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Get help from the Census Support Centre on 0800 141 2021 See attached leaflet for more details

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Attachments

Total Attachments: 1

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Election of Parish Councillors May 6th 2021

12th April, 2021/in News /by firsdownpc
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Attached details of the Nominated persons for election as a Parish Councillor ( Refer to Page 58 for Firsdown Parish )

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Attachments

Total Attachments: 1

Download: Firsdown PC Satement_of_Persons_Nominated 2021 (1 MB)
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Next Parish Council Meeting:

Firsdown Parish Council meeting Monday 22nd June 2026 at 7.30pm – End of Year accounts and 2025/2026 AGAR approval only

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.

 

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