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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 Thursday 7th May, 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.
Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19):
Coronavirus (COVID-19) case confirmed in Wiltshire As you may well have already seen, the UK Chief Medical Officer has today (5 March 2020) confirmed further cases of COVID-19 infection in the UK, bringing the total number of cases to 115. Three of these cases are residents from Wiltshire who became infected whilst in […]
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Download: Stakeholder briefing coronavirus (67 KB)
The Houghton Trail 3rd May 2020
The 2020 annual Houghton event takes place this year in Houghton, Stockbridge on May 3rd, Interested parties can register at https://www.houghton-trail-event.org.uk/registration/. The event normally attracts around 500 entrants with refreshments by Houghton W.I. There is also a Facebook Page at https://www.facebook.com/Houghton-Trail-Event-Sunday-3rd-May-2020-1015-am-START-121334244707870/ and Twitter at https://twitter.com/HoughtonTrail The proceeds will be split between All Saint’s Church and the Village Hall […]
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Download: Houghton Trail (413 KB)
Recycling Changes
Wiltshire Council is making it easier to Recycle : You can now put paper, cans, cardboard, plastic bottles, cartons and plastic pots, tubs, and trays in your blue bin. Only glass and textiles will be collected from your black box Look out for a letter from the council your collection day may change See attached […]
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Download: Wiltshire Recycling Dates (179 KB)
Salisbury Community Policing Team Report for January and February.
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Download: CPT Area Board briefing Salisbury - JanFeb 20 (1 MB)
January and February 2020
Notice of Election
UK Parliamentary Election for SALISBURY CONSTITUENCY An Election is to be held for a Member of Parliament to serve Salisbury Constituency. Details in the attached file
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Download: SalisburyNoticeOfElectionNov2019 (128 KB)
Virgin Media Meeting 24th October
A meeting has been arranged at Winterslow Village Hall on Thursday 24th October 6 pm-8 pm The purpose of the meeting is to talk representatives from Virgin Media to discuss the new services that will be available See the attached Poster for more detail
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Download: P1190164 (830 KB)
Wiltshire Council Highways & Environment Newsletter 2019
Including: Updates regarding Parking in Wiltshire with Guidance on disabled parking bays also included Parking on Pavements/Street Parking and the future strategy regarding paying for parking in Wiltshire Council owned car parks
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Download: Highways Newsletter September 2019 [Online Version] (4 MB)
Temporary Closure of: Winterslow Road (Part), Idmiston (Ref: TTRO 6224)
Notice is hereby given that the Wiltshire Council has made an Order to close temporarily to all traffic: Winterslow Road (Part) Idmiston; from its junction with High Street to its junction with Gomeldon Road To enable: Dave Lucey Limited to complete a sewer connection Alternative route: via Winterslow Road (unaffected part) – A30 – A388 […]
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Download: Indicative Plan (51 KB)
Download: Notice 2 (59 KB)
The Salisbury Military History Society
The Salisbury Military History Society was founded in February and a number of its members live in the parish of Firsdown. Details of September and October meetings can be found using the link below 25th September – 1973 Yom Kippur War 23rd October – The Battle of Balaclava Further details may be found on our […]
Road to Porton Closure
The road to Porton from the A30 traffic lights will be closed (at the traffic lights) 0930-1600 between Monday 12th and Wednesday 14th August to enable the cat’s eyes on this stretch of road to be replaced.