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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.
Pledge to support Pitton Community Shop
The Pitton Community Shop has raised pledges of £173.5k. Their target for pledges is £210k. If you would like to support them (the eventual contribution if the pledge target is reached is tax deductible) then please fill in a pledge form ASAP. Pledge form for public meeting
Repairs to Firs Rd, Malthouse Lane and A30 junctions
The Parish Council together with our Wiltshire Unitary Councillor Rich Rogers, have been lobbying Wiltshire Highways to repair the surface of Firs Road. We are pleased to announce that a multistage repair process has now started. The entire length of Firs Rd has been surveyed which […]
Winterslow church youth group
A new youth group in Winterslow is being set up by the church and they want to know when/what you want it to be. It will be a friendly inclusive space. An online survey is here. Parents please encourage your children to respond. A QR code is also available for the survey – click on the […]
Pitton Community Shop – Public Meeting Saturday 13th Sept @1530
There will be a public meeting on Saturday 13th September at 1530 in the Pitton Village Hall to outline the current status of the project. Details of a community share offer will be provided to secure the remaining funding – pledges of £100k have already been received. More details are on the PCSL website or email […]
Dog excrement in soft plastic bin – scheme withdrawn
The soft plastic recycling scheme run by the Parish Council is withdrawn until further notice due to cross contamination by incorrect items which can be recycled via your Blue Top bin. This is despite previous notices on our website. Today, a bag of dog excrement was found in the bin. The Parish Council is appalled […]
Soft plastic recycling bin – wrong items – please do not put these in the bin
The soft plastics recycling scheme that is run by the Parish Council is for plastic bags and plastic wrapping only. It is not for general hard plastics, many of which can be recycled via your blue top Wiltshire Council bin. In the last few weeks the following items have been found in the soft plastics […]
30mph wheelie bin stickers
The Parish Council has 30mph wheelie bin stickers available. Useful as a visual reminder for motorists to drive safely and within the speed limit on Firs Road. If you would like a sticker (free of charge) there are a supply of them inside the noticeboards on Firs Road, alternatively please use this email address to […]
Power shutdown for electrical work 15th July
Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks (SSEN) are carrying out maintenance works in Firs Road on 15th July. This will mean the electricity will be switched off for part of the day. Those areas within Firsdown that will be affected have already been delivered a letter by SSEN explaining what households should do in advance of […]
Pitton Nature Trust
The trust is a registered charity and aims to improve the physical and natural environment by promoting conservation and improving the biodiversity in the local environment. The trust is responsible for the management of the new community orchard in Pitton. Their website contains a wealth of information including illustrated guides to identification of wildflowers, butterflies […]
Firsdown to Pitton permissive bridleway – map
A new permissive bridleway now links Firsdown and Pitton. It connects with the existing PIFA43 footpath that links to the A30 at Clearway garage. The bridleway follows the boundary of the Roundbarrow Farm conservation area and passes the new community orchard at Pitton. The new route offers stunning views of the countryside. A map is […]