Press releases

Poetic tribute to well loved character
A Salisbury writer has penned a poetic tribute to one of the city's most famous and well-loved characters – Gilbert the Dragon.
Issued: 23 December 2003

'Tis the season to be green!
Salisbury District Council has joined forces with Wiltshire Wildlife Trust to offer a free Christmas tree shredding service this festive season.
Issued: 22 December 2003

What's on locally looks even better
Salisbury District Council has re-launched its What's On guide.
Issued: 19 December 2003

Don't get stuffed this Christmas!
We all look forward to tucking into our Christmas dinner but if we're not careful, the turkey and its trimmings could ruin the festive season.
Issued: 18 December 2003

Contractural problems to be resolved
Salisbury District Council is to employ new sub-contractors to resolve the problems with the showers, adult spa and other mechanical and electrical items at Five Rivers Leisure Centre and Swimming Pool.
Issued: 16 December 2003

SDC hungry for local success
Salisbury District Council is getting behind local farmers and producers in a bid to boost South Wiltshire's rural economy.
Issued: 15 December 2003

Beehive's 500,000th passenger
Christmas has come early for South Wiltshire's Amy Gabbatiss – the half a millionth passenger to take advantage of the Beehive Park and Ride service.
Issued: 12 December 2003

Proposals to improve parking in city centre
Residents and local businesses are being consulted on major proposals to increase the number of parking spaces in the city.
Issued: 12 December 2003

Mystery shopper praises tourist info centre
Salisbury Tourist Information Centre received an early Christmas present when it achieved a whopping 91% overall satisfaction rate in a mystery shopper survey.
Issued: 09 December 2003

High praise for Durrington Leisure Centre
Durrington Swimming and Fitness Centre has been re-awarded the prestigious Quest (UK Quality Scheme for Sport and Leisure) registration, which recognises excellent quality in sport and leisure services.
Issued: 09 December 2003

New ecomonic strategy published
Salisbury District Council has published a new economic strategy, which aims to shape and boost the local economy of South Wiltshire.
Issued: 05 December 2003

SDC supports new community centre
Salisbury District Council has given the green light to a scheme that would see a new community centre and affordable housing in the city.
Issued: 04 December 2003

Flood group to continue its good work
A group of local agencies formed to tackle the flooding problems in South Wiltshire is to continue its good work for another year.
Issued: 01 December 2003

Keep warm this winter - wear a hat!
Salisbury District Council's Chairman, Cllr Frank Bissington, and city Mayor, Cllr Bobbie Chettleburgh, will be wearing woolly hats to keep warm this winter.
Issued: 28 November 2003

SDC improves household waste collection services
Salisbury District Council is to introduce a dedicated vehicle and crew for the collection of bulky household waste.
Issued: 28 November 2003

Residents survey to take place in Milford area
A major survey on traffic concerns has taken place in the Milford Hill area of Salisbury.
Issued: 27 November 2003

Moves to improve disabled parking access
A new action plan has been adopted by the Salisbury Transportation Plan Joint Committee to improve parking access for disabled people in the city.
Issued: 25 November 2003

SDC's award winning staff
Salisbury District Council staff were finalists in two major categories at the first ever Wiltshire Employer Training Awards.
Issued: 21 November 2003

Disappointment at government grant
Salisbury District Council has expressed concern after it looks set to receive – at best – a below inflation increase in government grant.
Issued: 20 November 2003

Well-deserved award for Liz
After working tirelessly for five years helping South Wiltshire's wildlife, Liz Spring has been recognised for her valuable work.
Issued: 18 November 2003

Planting bulbs to remember loved ones
Salisbury District Council's Chairman, Cllr Frank Bissington, is to swap his chain of office for a pair of wellies to help one very good cause.
Issued: 10 November 2003

Warm welcome to trolley agreement
Three organisations have welcomed the agreement signed between Salisbury District Council, Tesco and Sainsbury's to introduce coin operated trolleys at their city centre stores.
Issued: 09 November 2003

All change in Amesbury
Staff at Amesbury Tourist Information Centre are set to find a new home as the town looks forward to the long-awaited development of a new supermarket.
Issued: 07 November 2003

B&B for the homeless coming to an end
Salisbury District Council is set to end the socially destructive and expensive practice of placing homeless people into bed and breakfast accommodation.
Issued: 05 November 2003

It's smart to support broadband
Salisbury District Council is investing £70,000 of government funding and staff time into an initiative aimed at boosting Broadband use in Wiltshire.
Issued: 05 November 2003

Broadband comes to Wilton
Pressure from local businesses and Salisbury District Council has finally paid off as Broadband comes to Wilton.
Issued: 31 October 2003

Working together for the community
Salisbury District Council and the Salisbury District Council for Voluntary Services (CVS) is set to sign a new compact that will see statutory and voluntary organisations working together to support the communities of Wiltshire.
Issued: 31 October 2003

Recognition for refuse collectors
It promises to be one of the biggest award ceremonies in South Wiltshire this year when all 53 of Salisbury District Council's refuse collectors receive a SMARTIDEAS award.
Issued: 31 October 2003

South Wilts set to receive massive jobs boost
New land available for employment use is set to double in South Wiltshire in a bid to boost the local economy.
Issued: 30 October 2003

SDC launches child protection policy
Salisbury District Council is leading the way in ensuring children are safe.
Issued: 27 October 2003

End in sight to abandoned shopping trolleys
An agreement has been signed between Salisbury District Council and two of the city centre's supermarkets in a bid to end the scourge of abandoned shopping trolleys.
Issued: 27 October 2003

Increased presense of ambassadors for Christmas
Increased presense of ambassadors for Christmas
Issued: 22 October 2003

Spectactular spectres of Salisbury
Spooky spectres, ghoulish ghosts, haunted hostelries – all this and much more will be unearthed in supernatural Salisbury this Halloween.
Issued: 21 October 2003

How to set up arts projects - training for local communities
Salisbury District Council, in partnership with West Wiltshire, Kennet and North Wiltshire District Councils, is providing an innovative arts training course over four days for both community members and artists who live and work in Wiltshire.
Issued: 15 October 2003

South Wiltshire - the jewel destination
Salisbury and South Wiltshire has been firmly placed on the map as a must-see destination in the region.
Issued: 13 October 2003

End in sight to winter flooding misery
A major £1.5 million scheme to end the flooding nightmare that has blighted a South Wiltshire village for decades is set to finish before the winter deluges strike.
Issued: 06 October 2003

Another milestone for the Beehive
A quarter of a million cars have now helped to make Salisbury a less traffic clogged, environmentally friendly city.
Issued: 02 October 2003

Next steps to new council offices
Salisbury District Council's Cabinet has agreed the first move which could see the development of new centralised council offices.
Issued: 01 October 2003

Hazel carries on her good work
Hazel Matthews is to carry on her good work to try and establish more employment opportunities for disabled people in South Wiltshire.
Issued: 12 September 2003

Gordon Laurie - What a smartie!
He says he was just doing his job but Gordon Laurie's efforts to boost recycling facilities in the local community have won him a SMARTIDEAS award.
Issued: 09 September 2003

SDC nets squawking peacocks
Peace and quiet reigns once again in the village of Fovant thanks to Salisbury District Council and the parish council.
Issued: 09 September 2003

Profiting from environmentally friendly practice
Salisbury District Council will be proving this week that being environmentally friendly is good for business.
Issued: 08 September 2003

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