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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 3rd March, 2022
Firsdown Parish Council Meetings are normally held at Winterslow Village Hall. Check details (See Notes below)
Members of the public are welcome to attend but please be advised that we are following government guidelines with regards to social distancing, this means that:
- Councillor tables and chairs to be 2m apart
- Members of the public chairs to be 2m apart
- Doors and windows to be open (fun in the winter!)
- All surfaces that we touch – door handles, window handles, tables, chairs etc to be sanitised before and after use.
- Face coverings to be worn, unless you have a pre-condition eg asthma which means you are exempt.
- Hands to be sanitized on entering and leaving the building
Please refer to “Meeting Dates” in the drop-down menu for more details and please always check the Agenda in case of the meeting due to Government rules will be held online.
Management of Byway grass, and cutting of south/stock field hedge
In order to promote the diversity of flora and fauna, the Parish Council will keep the majority of the Byway grass uncut for 2022. We will however cut 2 narrow, straight paths along the entire length of the byway on the north and south sides. Weather permitting, these will be cut in May and again […]
Picnic Bench Survey
The results from the recent survey by the Parish Council on whether to provide a picnic bench on the land south of Firs Road, commonly known as the Byway, are as follows. Option 1 – Not in Favour. 20% Option 2 – Bench outside the play area. 53% Option 3 – Bench inside an extended […]
Parish Profile 2022
The Parish Council is seeking residents’ views on updating the Parish Profile which was generated in 2013. Are there any areas that you think need updating or do you think there new areas that need to be added? If so, please send your views to the Parish Council using the contact us details on the website. […]
Planning Application 6 Firs Road
The planning application for the development and provision of public open space on land at 6 Firs Road, has been updated. The Parish Council encourages residents to provide their views to Wiltshire Council. The consultation closes on 30/01/22. Details are here: https://development.wiltshire.gov.uk/pr/s/planning-application/a0i3z000016EKIV/pl202107895
Speed Indicator Device ( Top of Firs Road ) December 2021
Data Retrieved from the sign between 4th and 16th December 2021 The graph below shows the average speeds over a 12 day period Incoming represents cars from the A30 driving into Firsdown Outgoing is leaving Firsdown toward the A30 Incoming Outgoing Incoming Outgoing Average speed (mph) 24.55 26.49 Max recorded speed (mph) 49.0 […]
Christmas waste and recycling collections and Household Recycling Centre opening times
Waste and recycling collection dates will not change over the Christmas and New Year period, as waste collection crews will be working as normal on Bank Holidays Monday 27 December, Tuesday 28 December 2021, and Monday 3 January 2022. Garden waste collections will stop for two weeks over the festive period. The last collections will take place […]
CTSW-Community Transport South Wiltshire
CTSW is an established Salisbury charity that focuses on providing door-to-door transport for people who would otherwise find it difficult to get out and about. A huge factor in reducing the quality of life for elderly and disabled people is not being able to get around. Many cannot afford taxis or reach buses and have […]
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Wiltshire Public Transport Cuts, December 2021
Through trains from London to Trowbridge and Bradford-on-Avon are being withdrawn next month. The direct service to Warminster is being reduced to just one a day. Other service reductions by both South Western Railway and Great Western Railway next month effect Tisbury, Grateley, Salisbury, Dilton Marsh and Westbury. Most of the trains withdrawn have been […]
Information on how your GP practice is working now
Your GP practice has been open throughout the pandemic with everyone working hard to continue to provide services. Attached is a leaflet providing you with more information on how GP Practices are working today
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Suggestions for your Medicine Cabinet
Is your medicine cabinet stocked up? Painkillers Rehydration Salts? take a look at the attached leaflet for more information
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