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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
The Parish Council also accepts the challenge that annual reductions in Grants from Central Government have made.
Your next Parish Council Meeting will be on Thursday 14th November, 2024
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.
Parish Council notice of vacancy
The Parish Council has a vacant position. An election to fill the vacancy will be held if TEN electors from the Parish of Firsdown write to the Returning Officer by […]
Attachments
Total Attachments: 2
Download: Firsdown PC NOV 27 Oct 23 (112 KB)
Download: Form to request election (26 KB)
Play Area – new swings installed
The Parish Council have installed a new set of swings in the play area which includes a basket swing so that children of all mobilities can enjoy play. The old […]
Public meeting – Pitton Community Shop
There will be a public meeting at Pitton Village Hall on Wednesday 6th December at 7:30pm to discuss the latest plans for the Pitton Community Shop. All are welcome to […]
Attachments
Total Attachments: 1
Download: PCSL-PVH joint statement October 2023 (402 KB)
Have your say on the future of bus services in Wiltshire
Wiltshire Council are asking you to have your say on the future of bus services and other public transport options. Your comments will help to inform the council’s draft Public […]
Closures of the Salisbury – Exeter railway line due to engineering works
Network Rail are carrying out extensive engineering works on the railway line between Salisbury and Exeter. The line will be closed at these locations on the following dates: Monday 6 […]
Polling Place and Polling Station Review – consultation
Wiltshire Council is carrying out its legal obligation of reviewing the polling districts, polling places and polling stations in the county, and you are encouraged to have your say. Wiltshire […]
Bonfires – please be considerate
Whilst we are all aware of our rural setting and that bonfires are part of country life, respiratory illness in all generations is a growing trend, and bonfires can exacerbate […]
Dunstable crossroads – petition for safety improvements
Winterslow Parish Council have started an online petition to Wiltsthire Council for safety improvements to the Dunstable crossroads that are located between Firsdown and Winterslow/junction with the Pitton Road/ road […]
A30/Firs Road dropped curb – request for historical evidence
The Parish Council intends to add a new dropped kerb at the A30/Firs Road junction to improve access from the bus stop and footpath across Firs Road to the carwash/Thyme […]
Community Speed Watch needs volunteers
The Firsdown Community Speed Watch team are looking for additional members. The CSW team carry out regular patrols to ensure that the 30mph speed limit in our village is adhered […]