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In doing so we hope to be improving the quality of life for all of our community
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 and Tides. We have asked Wiltshire Council Highways to (re)install the dropped kerb, but the legal ownership of the land is not clear. Wiltshire Council […]
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 to, providing safer roads and reducing pollution. Full training is provided. If you can spare a few hours a month and want to make Firsdown […]
Wiltshire Local History Network
Are you an individual or group interested in Wiltshire’s history? The Wiltshire Local History Network aims to provide a welcoming connection, to meet and engage with others who have a shared interest in the history of our county, to share knowledge and provide a valuable point of contact. More details in the attachment.
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Download: WLHN promotion advert 2023 (210 KB)
Parish Steward
The Parish Council makes use of the Wiltshire Council Parish Steward scheme for minor repairs and maintenance to footpaths and highways. The type of work that the Steward is able to undertake is listed here: https://www.firsdown-pc.gov.uk/parish-steward#top We receive a visit each month and provide a task list for them to carry out. Our councilliors keep […]
Rescheduled meeting from the 5th July
Due to unplanned non availability of Councillors, the Parish Council meeting that was due to be held on the 5th July was cancelled. It has been rescheduled for the 20th July.
Fly tipping of garden waste
The Parish Council reminds residents that dumping of garden waste on public land is considered as illegal fly tipping. Wiltshire Council have brought a successful prosecution against a individual from Market Lavington who dumped grass cuttings on a public byway. A £400 fine was imposed. https://www.wiltshire.gov.uk/article/5678/Green-waste-fly-tipper-hit-with-fixed-penalty-notice
Emergency Assistance
The Parish Council has provided guidance on what to do in the event of an emergency here: https://www.firsdown-pc.gov.uk/obtaining-assistance-and-help-in-the-event-of-an-emergency-within-firsdown We encourage those who are classed as vulnerable, to register with the electricity and water utilities. You will be prioritised for emergency assistance if these utilities fail. Details are in the link above. Trained healthcare professionals and […]
Victoria County History of Wiltshire
The Victoria County History (VCH) was founded in 1899 as a national project to write the history of every county in England. At its inception, the project was dedicated to Queen Victoria, which is how it derives its name. The VCH aims to complete authoritative, encyclopaedic histories of each county, from the earliest archaeological records to the present day, as well […]
Thinking of getting solar panels?
Wiltshire Council have announced the 2nd phase of their Solar Together Scheme. Solar Together operates on a group-buying approach, with the core principle that coming together as a group provides enhanced buying power and allows the approved providers to offer a better price than individual homeowners might get from entering the market alone. Further details are […]
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Roundbarrow Farm conservation area – what are you views?
Roundbarrow Farm (the land to the west of the Pitton Road) was previously managed as a dairy farm and was returned to Wiltshire Council in September 2021. Wiltshire Council intend to manage the land to enhance the natural capital and for conservation purposes, rather than as an intensive dairy farm, and create nitrogen ‘credits’ that […]