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Press releases

Save money on your fuel bills
Salisbury District Council is urging senior citizens to consider using their winter fuel allowances on home energy efficiency initiatives.
Issued: 23 December 2004

Charter Market dates for Christmas
The twice-weekly Charter Market will be making its own seasonal changes for Christmas.
Issued: 20 December 2004

How will city centre look and work in 20 years time?
Salisbury District Council is stepping back from its day-to-day work to lead on developing a long-term vision for the city.
Issued: 20 December 2004

New children's activities at Five Rivers
Salisbury District Council's Five Rivers Leisure Centre will ensure all children have a 'jolli' time with its new and improved activities programme.
Issued: 17 December 2004

Council's waste services win top accolade
Salisbury District Council's waste collection service has been re-awarded the prestigious Charter Mark for another three years.
Issued: 16 December 2004

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: 13 December 2004

Have a merry safe Christmas
As we all begin to put our Christmas decorations up, Salisbury District Council's environmental services team have issued some handy safety tips.
Issued: 13 December 2004

A sweeping success for street cleaners
Five street cleaners from Salisbury District Council are more qualified than most on how to keep South Wiltshire clean and beautiful.
Issued: 13 December 2004

No temporary traffic lights for Christmas
Roadworks on the A338 Downton Road at Britford will take a break this Christmas.
Issued: 09 December 2004

Flood defence works for village completed
Major £40,000 works to help ease the flooding problems the village of Pitton has suffered over the years have now been completed.
Issued: 08 December 2004

Tenants to have their say on housing options
Salisbury District Council is urging all its council house tenants to make sure they have their say on how their homes should be managed in the future.
Issued: 07 December 2004

Disappointment at government settlement
Salisbury District Council has expressed disappointment at the provisional grant settlement it has been given by the government.
Issued: 07 December 2004

Small firms entitled to business rate relief
Salisbury District Council is reminding local businesses that they may be entitled to business rate relief from April next year.
Issued: 07 December 2004

Winterbourne Earls triumph in High 5 netball festival final
The fourth annual finals of the Salisbury District Primary Schools High 5 Netball Festival took place on Wednesday, 1st December, at Five Rivers Leisure Centre.
Issued: 06 December 2004

Award for community champion
If there is one man that has gone beyond the call of duty to help the local community he serves, it is Bemerton Heath Neighbourhood Centre's manager, Edward Callaghan.
Issued: 06 December 2004

Netball festival set to be the best ever
It's taken eight weeks, the involvement of 40 schools and hundreds of children to lead to the grand final of the Salisbury District Primary Schools' High 5 Netball Festival on Wednesday December 1.
Issued: 29 November 2004

Important study of area's largest employment site
The most comprehensive review of an employment site in South Wiltshire has been completed.
Issued: 26 November 2004

Increased presence of ambassadors for Christmas
Salisbury District Council's parking ambassadors are to step up their patrols on the Sundays leading up to Christmas.
Issued: 23 November 2004

Apply now for shared home ownership
Local people finding it difficult to get on the property ladder are being offered a lifeline in Downton.
Issued: 19 November 2004

Wiltshire Food Links Winter and Spring training programme
When Lorraine Stanton of Vowley Farm near Wootton Bassett wanted to learn more about becoming a butcher, to make the most of her produce, she joined a Food Links training scheme that has helped her become a successful sausage producer.
Issued: 19 November 2004

Could you set the council tax?
For one night only community representatives from across the district were given the chance to be in charge of the council's purse strings.
Issued: 15 November 2004

Still time to nominate young sporting stars for grant award
Local schools and sport clubs are being urged to nominate a young sporting star or sports organisation to receive the Mike Slade Sports Scholarship.
Issued: 12 November 2004

Double decker service for Christmas
Big red double-deck buses will replace the usual single-deckers on Salisbury's Beehive Park and Ride bus service during the busy Christmas and New Year shopping period again this year.
Issued: 10 November 2004

Nearly 100 people attend community debate
On 1 November around 100 residents, representatives of local groups and councillors attended Salisbury District Council's state of the district debate.
Issued: 09 November 2004

Craft market comes to Wilton
On Thursday November 18th you will find locally made, unique crafts and ideal Christmas presents on sale in Wilton.
Issued: 08 November 2004

Salisbury District Council – Environmental Champions
Staff at Salisbury District Council have been putting their own house in order when it comes to being environmentally friendly.
Issued: 08 November 2004

Sprucing up a local nature reserve
An army of volunteers are about to spend the next six months sprucing up the recently designated Bemerton and Barnard's Folly Local Nature Reserve.
Issued: 01 November 2004

Stonehenge public consultation comes to an end
Salisbury District Council's biggest public consultation for a planning application came to an end on Wednesday October 27th.
Issued: 29 October 2004

SWEP Forum a great success
Over 80 representatives from the local business world attended the bi-annual South Wiltshire Economic Partnership (SWEP) Forum on Wednesday October 27th.
Issued: 28 October 2004

Leisure Trust decision deferred
A move to transfer Salisbury District Council's leisure centres to a charitable Leisure Trust has been put on hold for 18 months.
Issued: 22 October 2004

Facing the financial challenges of the future
Salisbury District Council is facing head-on the financial challenges it faces for next year and beyond.
Issued: 22 October 2004

Salisbury – a thriving market city
Salisbury's reputation as a thriving market city has been sealed.
Issued: 21 October 2004

Football festival results
Dozens of children pitted their wits against each other in the annual Primary Schools Football Festival on Monday October 18th.
Issued: 20 October 2004

Stonehenge visitor centre – still time to have your say
Salisbury District Council is urging people to comment on the Stonehenge Visitor Centre planning application before the public consultation comes to an end on October 27th.
Issued: 18 October 2004

Debating crime and community safety
Local residents will get the chance to tackle local community leaders on crime and community safety in a Question Time-style debate on November 1st.
Issued: 18 October 2004

Spectactular spectres of Salisbury
Spooky spectres, ghoulish ghosts, haunted hostelries – all this and much more will be unearthed in supernatural Salisbury this Halloween.
Issued: 14 October 2004

City honours regiment
Salisbury is bestowing its finest honour, the Freedom of the City, on the 1st Battalion The Royal Gloucestershire, Berkshire and Wiltshire Regiment.
Issued: 12 October 2004

Tackle the chief exec on council tax
Want to know where your council tax goes? Well now is your chance to find out.
Issued: 12 October 2004

Don't be in the last chance saloon!
Time is being called on the way licensing for the sale of alcohol, public entertainment, nightclubs, cinemas, theatres and the supply of hot food late at night is handled – and you have only days left to have your say.
Issued: 11 October 2004

Primary schools' hockey festival
Youngsters from across South Wiltshire will be 'bullying off' on Thursday October 14th in the Salisbury District Primary Schools' Hockey Festival.
Issued: 05 October 2004

Youngsters go football crazy
Schools across South Wiltshire will be hoping to score a victory in the Salisbury District Primary Schools' Football Festival next Monday (October 18th).
Issued: 05 October 2004

Increased parking enforcement
Drivers who ignore double yellow lines parking restrictions after 6pm will be tackled by a new Salisbury District Council initiative.
Issued: 30 September 2004

Council staff dress down for charity
Staff across all of Salisbury District Council's departments will be turning casual on October 1st for Jeans for Genes Day.
Issued: 29 September 2004

South Wiltshire Strategic Alliance to launch new priorities
The South Wiltshire Strategic Alliance has identified four key issues that residents throughout the area believe authorities, working together, should address.
Issued: 24 September 2004

Stonehenge visitor centre – find out more
Salisbury District Council is holding a week-long public exhibition in Amesbury to answer questions on the Stonehenge Visitor Centre planning application.
Issued: 24 September 2004

Supporting the sporting stars of tomorrow
Local schools and sport clubs are being urged to nominate a young sporting star to receive the Mike Slade Sports Scholarship.
Issued: 23 September 2004

Glory for local gardeners
Local green fingered enthusiasts were awarded at a special ceremony at the Guildhall this week.
Issued: 21 September 2004

Owners required to repair building
Salisbury District Council is reminding owners of the need to look after their listed buildings.
Issued: 21 September 2004

The arm of the law provides a helping hand
Four of Wiltshire Constabulary's finest pounded a beat of a different kind when they came to the aid of Shopmobility's Wheelchair Walks.
Issued: 21 September 2004

Council gives a boost to affordable housing
The council has adopted new supplementary planning guidance to help deliver successful affordable housing developments.
Issued: 21 September 2004

Council rejects Maltings proposals
Salisbury District Council's Cabinet has rejected proposals from the owners of the Maltings, Town Centre Securities, on how to proceed with the redevelopment of the shopping centre complex.
Issued: 21 September 2004

Wilton to host and toast local producers
Wilton House is to embrace this month's Salisbury Food & Drink Festival by holding a dinner for local producers.
Issued: 21 September 2004

Stonehenge Visitor Centre plans
Salisbury District Council has taken receipt of one of the most important and biggest planning applications in its history – the Stonehenge Visitor Centre.
Issued: 15 September 2004

Public meeting to discuss future of Guildhall
Salisbury District Council is holding a public meeting on Wednesday September 22nd for residents and business representatives to discuss the future use of the Guildhall.
Issued: 13 September 2004

Get your walking boots on
People of South Wiltshire are being urged to put their best feet forward for National Walking Week (September 18-26).
Issued: 13 September 2004

Changes to licensing law
Time is being called on the way licensing for the sale of alcohol, public entertainment, nightclubs, cinemas, theatres and the supply of hot food late at night is handled.
Issued: 09 September 2004

Food Glorious Food!
Take a pinch of fireworks, throw in a hand of sausages and stir in fine home grown produce and the end result is the first ever Salisbury Food & Drink Festival.
Issued: 09 September 2004

Two's company: Jane and Ali share the load
Jane Crowther and Ali Joyce are settling into their new joint position as Supported Employment Development Officers for South Wiltshire.
Issued: 06 September 2004

ON YOUR MARKS, GET SET GO!
Going to the races in Salisbury will have a very different flavour on September 24th.
Issued: 31 August 2004

Splash summer football programme
Summer holiday boredom was kicked in to touch thanks to the Splash Summer Football Festival.
Issued: 24 August 2004

Come share a yummy tea with the mad hatter!
The beautiful setting of Old Wardour Castle will play host to the crazy antics of the Mad Hatter and his friends at a special children's tea party to be held on 26th September.
Issued: 23 August 2004

Splash summer football programme
The Splash Summer Football Festival will take place on Monday, 23rd August, 2004 at Salisbury City Football Club, between 10.30am and 12.30pm.
Issued: 16 August 2004

Home composting offer 'bin' a huge success!
Residents in South Wiltshire have gone completely composting crazy if recent sales of compost bins are anything to go by.
Issued: 10 August 2004

Work starts on Salisbury's third park and ride site
Work on Salisbury's third park and ride site is underway.
Issued: 04 August 2004

Russell is on-line to health and safety
Salisbury District Council's leisure centres are in safe hands thanks to Russell Cruse – the first person ever to complete a NVQ 2 in health and safety entirely on-line.
Issued: 03 August 2004

Things are looking up at Five Rivers
It's three months since Salisbury District Council took over the running of Five Rivers Leisure Centre and Swimming Pool and things are starting to go swimmingly.
Issued: 02 August 2004

Linda is riding high on success!
During the week Linda Sherwood spends her time advising tourists on the best of British and now in her spare time she is about to saddle up for Great Britain.
Issued: 02 August 2004

Sizzling Salisbury Sausage sensation – coming to a taste bud near you soon!
You've heard of the Cornish pasty, Yorkshire pudding and Cheddar cheese, now a new culinary delight is about to arrive on the British food map – the Salisbury Sausage.
Issued: 29 July 2004

Have your say on major planning brief
Salisbury District Council and Westbury Homes have set out their shared vision for land at Downton Road in Salisbury.
Issued: 28 July 2004

Scrum down this summer
Youngsters inspired by the England Rugby World Cup winning team and stuck for ideas on what to do this summer can 'try' their hands at the sport.
Issued: 27 July 2004

Providing decent homes in South Wiltshire
Salisbury District Council is well on the way to meeting the government's drive to provide all people with decent homes.
Issued: 26 July 2004

Cash injection to ease flooding problems
Salisbury District Council's Cabinet has agreed to release almost £40,000 to help ease the flooding nightmare the village of Pitton has suffered over the years.
Issued: 26 July 2004

New way forward for office centralisation
Salisbury District Council's Cabinet has responded to local concerns and chosen a new option to pursue in its office centralisation project.
Issued: 26 July 2004

Housing department wins prestigious award
Salisbury District Council's housing department has been given a real mark of success.
Issued: 23 July 2004

New anti-social behaviour reduction officer
South Wiltshire has a new weapon in the fight against anti-social behaviour - the area's first ever anti-social behaviour reduction officer.
Issued: 21 July 2004

Splash into summer football programme
Suffering from Euro 2004 withdrawal symptoms? Never fear – there's an answer for football crazy youngsters in South Wiltshire this summer.
Issued: 19 July 2004

Bemerton Heath local nature reserve
A very special green space in the heart of urban Salisbury is to receive protected status this Monday (July 19th).
Issued: 16 July 2004

Green-fingered? Then why not dig for victory
It is still not too late to enter Salisbury District Council's annual Gardens competition
Issued: 15 July 2004

District council determined to improve customer satisfaction levels
Over 60% of local residents are satisfied with the services Salisbury District Council provides.
Issued: 15 July 2004

Salisbury Park and Ride bus contract awarded
Salisbury District Council has awarded Wilts and Dorset the contract to operate buses at two new Park and Ride sites for the city.
Issued: 14 July 2004

Council's CCTV operators win award
Salisbury's CCTV operators have won a prestigious security award.
Issued: 13 July 2004

Salisbury Schools Tennis Festival
Over 70 children from six local schools served up a real treat when they took part in the Salisbury District Council Inter-Schools Tennis Doubles Festival last Tuesday (July 6th).
Issued: 12 July 2004

Salisbury District Primary Basketball Festival
Primary school children pitted their wits against each other in the Salisbury District Basketball Festival last Wednesday (July 7th).
Issued: 12 July 2004

Carry on Kamping this summer
There will be no reason for children to be bored this summer thanks to the fun-packed Kidz Kamps at Five Rivers and Durrington leisure centres.
Issued: 12 July 2004

Salisbury is blooming lovely
It's that time of year again when Salisbury's spectacular floral display helps to bring a ray of sunshine to the city – even when the weather leaves a lot to be desired!
Issued: 09 July 2004

Salisbury scores highly in Wiltshire Youth Games
The Wiltshire Youth Games has been hailed another major sporting success.
Issued: 06 July 2004

Farmers' market this Wednesday
Looking for fresh, local summer produce? Then look no further than the Salisbury Farmers' Market this Wednesday (July 7th).
Issued: 05 July 2004

First ever antiques guide for South Wilts
Salisbury District Council has invested in the old to give a new boost to the local economy.
Issued: 05 July 2004

New-look board for South Wilts Strategic Alliance
The South Wiltshire Strategic Alliance (SWSA) – the partnership of public, private and voluntary organisations – is looking forward to an exciting new future.
Issued: 02 July 2004

Schools' Environment Day 2004
Over 250 children from across the district will be learning the importance of being green this Wednesday (July 7).
Issued: 02 July 2004

Salisbury schools' tennis festival
Would-be Tim Henmans and Serena Williams will be making a 'racket' at the Salisbury Schools' Tennis Festival this Tuesday (July 6).
Issued: 02 July 2004

Schools' basketball festival 2004
Three local primary schools will be hoping to net a victory when they compete in the Salisbury District Primary Basketball Festival this Wednesday (July 7).
Issued: 02 July 2004

Next step to centralised offices for Salisbury District Council
Salisbury District Council's Cabinet has given the green light for the next stage in the council's office centralisation project to go ahead.
Issued: 02 July 2004

Howzat! Downton make regional cricket final
Downton Primary School's kwik cricket team are stepping out onto the crease to bat for school, district and county.
Issued: 30 June 2004

£10,000 cash injection for community project in Bemerton
The South Wiltshire Community Safety Partnership has welcomed the news that £10,000 of government money has been allocated to a community project in Bemerton and Barnard's Folly Woodland which is to be designated a local nature reserve on 19th July.
Issued: 30 June 2004

First ever Tourism Awards for Salisbury
The first ever Salisbury Tourism Partnership Awards have been held.
Issued: 29 June 2004

Making Salisbury's roads safer
Drivers who ignore double yellow lines parking restrictions after 6pm are to be tackled by a new Salisbury District Council initiative.
Issued: 28 June 2004

Local youngsters to compete in Youth Games
Nearly 200 youngsters from South Wiltshire will be competing in the Wiltshire Youth Games this Sunday (July 4).
Issued: 28 June 2004

Bowled over by success of cricket festival
On Friday 11 June, fifteen local primary schools competed in the Salisbury and District Kwik Cricket Festival at South Wilts Cricket Ground.
Issued: 21 June 2004

Booming time for South Wiltshire
Salisbury and South Wiltshire is enjoying a bumper time – and we haven't even reached the peak summer season yet.
Issued: 10 June 2004

Meeting to discuss future of council offices
A public meeting has been organised to discuss the future development of centralised offices for Salisbury District Council.
Issued: 10 June 2004

Get on your bike this June
Salisbury District Council is urging everyone to get on their bikes next week.
Issued: 04 June 2004

Food Safety Week (June 14-20)
We all love our food but did you know that one in 10 of us will become ill this year through food poisoning?
Issued: 04 June 2004

Salisbury Primary Kwik Cricket Festival
Local children won't be 'ducking' out of sport next Friday, in fact they will be positively batty about it.
Issued: 04 June 2004

Sid Lewis – 50 years a 'fair man'
Market trader Sid Lewis celebrates half a century of trading at Salisbury's Charter Market.
Issued: 28 May 2004

Farmers' market – Wednesday 2nd June, Salisbury Market Square
If you want to try fresh, local produce come to Salisbury Market Square on Wednesday 2 June.
Issued: 25 May 2004

Anti social behaviour tackled with new facilities and new laws
The South Wiltshire Community Safety Partnership - which includes Salisbury District Council, Wiltshire County Council and Wiltshire Constabulary - has announced new measures to tackle anti-social behaviour in the Bemerton Heath area.
Issued: 25 May 2004

Kerbside collection scheme launched
A major new kerbside recycling collection scheme is being launched in South Wiltshire from today (Monday May 24th).
Issued: 24 May 2004

Salisbury – one of the UK's favourite cities
Salisbury has triumphed in another national tourism poll.
Issued: 21 May 2004

Craft markets to be launched in Salisbury
On the first Friday of every month you will find locally made, unique crafts on sale in Salisbury's market square.
Issued: 20 May 2004

Salisbury Tag Rugby Festival
The Salisbury Tag Rugby Festival for Primary Schools took place on Monday (May 17) at Salisbury Rugby Club.
Issued: 18 May 2004

Anti social behaviour order served for drunkenness
On 11th May, Salisbury Magistrates ruled that an Anti-Social Behaviour Order lasting for two years be passed on a 42-year-old Michael Richard Dyer.
Issued: 17 May 2004

Arts directory for Salisbury & South Wiltshire
Salisbury District Council is calling on all local artists and arts groups to make themselves known.
Issued: 14 May 2004

'Get Set... ..Go' is off again!!
Salisbury District Council is launching the third edition of its Sports Directory. Entitled 'Get Set... ..Go', its primary purpose is to provide information about the various sporting opportunities in Salisbury District. This edition is bigger and better that its counterpart and not only does it contain approximately 140 of the district sports clubs ranging from Angling to Waterpolo it also provides details of:
Issued: 14 May 2004

Local families no longer living in B&B
Salisbury District Council has ended the socially destructive and expensive practice of placing homeless families into bed and breakfast accommodation.
Issued: 14 May 2004

Wheelchair Walks Programme
Salisbury District Council's Shopmobility is launching a series of special wheelchair walks this summer.
Issued: 12 May 2004

Major changes to city parking set to be introduced
Following a major review of on street parking in Salisbury city centre a whole raft of new parking measures are to be introduced from May 24th.
Issued: 10 May 2004

Launch of community web
In the time it takes to drink a cup of coffee residents and organisations from South Wiltshire can set up their very own website – completely free of charge.
Issued: 07 May 2004

New food and drink guide for South Wilts
Calling all local producers – you can now advertise your tasty wares completely free of charge in the first ever Food and Drink guide for South Wiltshire.
Issued: 06 May 2004

SDC is officially 'good' and motivated to get even better
Salisbury District Council has vowed: "this is not as 'good' as it gets" after being judged one of the better performing local authorities in the country.
Issued: 06 May 2004

Your leisure centre - your say
Barely one month since the management of Five Rivers Leisure Centre and Swimming Pool was taken over by the district council, moves are already afoot to ensure improvements to the service are strongly influenced by the customers who spend their leisure time there.
Issued: 30 April 2004

Work starts on Salisbury's second park and ride
WORK is about to start on Salisbury's second park and ride site.
Issued: 29 April 2004

Making fitness easy and affordable
Regular exercise is key to staying healthy. In fact it is so important that the government has today launched a new campaign to encourage the nation to exercise regularly.
Issued: 29 April 2004

New market, fresh produce
If you want to find fresh local produce, and you want to get it direct from the producers, then Salisbury Market Square is the place to be next Wednesday.
Issued: 28 April 2004

New markets arrive in Salisbury
Salisbury's famous medieval market square will be resounding to the noise of "ooh, aahh, ooh aahh" and some "ooh, la la" during the first week of May.
Issued: 23 April 2004

Salisbury TIC is the best - official
It's official - Salisbury Tourist Information Centre has been crowned the best in the country.
Issued: 23 April 2004

Amesbury's new Tourist Information Centre open
Amesbury's new Tourist Information Centre is up and running from a new building following its relocation from Redworth House.
Issued: 21 April 2004

Launch of Salisbury's first food festival
This September will see the first ever Salisbury Food and Drink Festival.
Issued: 16 April 2004

Getting Salisbury walking
It is believed to be the first of its kind and it's about to arrive in Salisbury - a map dedicated to getting people walking.
Issued: 16 April 2004

New scheme to halt fly posting
Local businesses are being urged to join forces with Salisbury District Council in a bid to stop the scourge of illegal fly posting.
Issued: 15 April 2004

St George's Day in Salisbury
In Salisbury we have been recognising St George's Day for years with our annual festival.
Issued: 15 April 2004

SDC to recycle tonnes more rubbish
This summer Salisbury District Council together with Wiltshire County Council will be giving over 20,000 households in South Wiltshire the chance to recycle more household rubbish.
Issued: 13 April 2004

Have your say on major planning brief
Salisbury District Council has set out a vision for land at Duck Lane, Laverstock that has been earmarked for future housing development.
Issued: 08 April 2004

Lush House toilets to be refurbished
A major refurbishment of the public toilets at Lush House in Queen Elizabeth Gardens is about to get underway.
Issued: 08 April 2004

Durrington swimming pool closed for one week
Durrington Swimming Pool and Fitness Centre has been forced to temporarily close its swimming pool.
Issued: 05 April 2004

Five Rivers Leisure Centre relaunched today
From today (Thu April 1st) the operation of Five Rivers Leisure Centre will be taken over by Salisbury District Council.
Issued: 01 April 2004

Crime busting scheme launched
Local businesses on Salisbury's largest industrial estate have joined forces to deliver a message to all criminals – "we are watching you."
Issued: 01 April 2004

Changes to improve planning performance
Salisbury District Council has introduced changes to improve and speed up the planning application process in order to meet demanding government performance targets.
Issued: 30 March 2004

Eggs-tra treat for children this Easter
Dozens of foster children across South Wiltshire will be receiving extra Easter eggs this year thanks to staff at Salisbury District Council.
Issued: 27 March 2004

People plan the future of their communities
We asked you for your priorities for your area and you responded in droves. That feedback is now being used to draft a three year community plan for your area of South Wiltshire. This replaces the plans produced three years ago, which boast 85% of targets achieved or being achieved.
Issued: 26 March 2004

Greater access to SDC and public services
A new computer terminal has just been installed at Salisbury's Shopmobility to give their customers easy access to Salisbury District Council services and other public services.
Issued: 24 March 2004

Helping the local environment
Salisbury District Council and Wiltshire Wildlife Trust are backing a group of local residents who are doing their bit to improve the local environment.
Issued: 23 March 2004

Combating crime on Churchfields
A new Business Watch scheme for Churchfields Industrial Estate is being launched this week to combat the threat of criminal activity in the area.
Issued: 22 March 2004

Keeping a bird's eye on local wildlife
Children and their parents are being urged to help their local wildlife - while having great fun at the same time.
Issued: 15 March 2004

Joining forces to help the disabled
Representatives of small and medium businesses in South Wiltshire came together to find out how they can help people with disabilities find work.
Issued: 09 March 2004

New Tourist Information Office for Amesbury
Staff at Amesbury Tourist Information Centre are set to move from their Redworth House premises later this Spring.
Issued: 09 March 2004

OAPs urged not to miss out on benefits
Salisbury District Council is urging local pensioners to stop missing out on an average £426 reduction to their council tax bills.
Issued: 09 March 2004

Face of Market Square set to change
From April the face of Salisbury's famous market square is set to change.
Issued: 04 March 2004

Council takes over leisure centre
Salisbury District Council is taking over the management of Five Rivers Leisure Centre.
Issued: 04 March 2004

A hat-trick of national accolades for TIC
Salisbury Tourist Information Centre (TIC) has made it to the final shortlist of three in the search for the country's best tourist information centre.
Issued: 04 March 2004

Council urges everyone to 'stub it out'
Salisbury District Council's environmental services team will be doing its bit to persuade everyone to give up cigarettes on National No Smoking Day (March 10th).
Issued: 01 March 2004

Salisbury District Council wins High Court challenge
Salisbury District Council has won a legal challenge against its Local Plan.
Issued: 27 February 2004

Serving up a real treat - Fairtrade fortnight
Salisbury Fair Trade Coalition, Salisbury District Council and Oxfam are joining forces to urge people to celebrate Fair Trade Fortnight (March 1-14).
Issued: 26 February 2004

Getting children fit - the Durrington way
Durrington Swimming and Fitness Centre has introduced a whole raft of measures to get local children fit.
Issued: 25 February 2004

Council's CCTV operators win award
Salisbury's CCTV operators have won a prestigious security award.
Issued: 23 February 2004

It's all systems go for Salisbury Transport Plan
Major schemes to improve the roads and transport network of Salisbury are set to go ahead after the government released £8.2 million of funding.
Issued: 17 February 2004

Council wins appeal hearing
Salisbury District Council has won a court challenge to overrule its new pay
Issued: 16 February 2004

Council asked to approve 6% rise in council tax
Salisbury District Council's Cabinet is recommending that the Full Council approve a 6% increase in council tax when they meet on February 18th.
Issued: 12 February 2004

Major consultation on residental parking
Local residents are to be asked for their views on the residents' parking scheme operated by Salisbury District Council.
Issued: 11 February 2004

Architect appointed for office centralisation project
Salisbury District Council has appointed London based Stanton Williams as architects to design the new centralised offices for the authority.
Issued: 11 February 2004

Council tax discount on second homes reduced
Salisbury District Council is reducing the council tax discount for second homes from 50% to 10%.
Issued: 27 January 2004

Good service recognised
More outstanding acts of good service have been recognised in Salisbury District Council's Smartideas award scheme.
Issued: 22 January 2004

Architect shortlist for office project
Six architect firms have been short listed for Salisbury District Council's office centralisation project.
Issued: 22 January 2004

Salisbury remembers holocausts victims
Local students will join Salisbury District Council and Salisbury Cathedral this year as we remember the victims of war.
Issued: 20 January 2004

Community sets out its priorities
Nearly 20,000 South Wiltshire residents have set out the priorities for their communities.
Issued: 19 January 2004

Council put under the microscope
From today (Monday January 19th) Salisbury District Council is being firmly put under the microscope.
Issued: 19 January 2004

Major study to improve business centre
A survey that reveals the needs of the biggest business centre in South Wiltshire will kick start a major study into its future.
Issued: 19 January 2004

Scheme to improve health wins awards
Salisbury District Council and the Guilder Centre have won a major award for a community scheme to help the elderly.
Issued: 06 January 2004