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Press releases

Girls go into bat for indoor cricket festivals
Two indoor cricket festivals for local schoolgirls are taking place in January and February.
Issued: 28 December 2006

Debating affordable housing in south Wiltshire
Salisbury District Council's annual State of the District debate, on Monday 29 January 2007, will take the form of an examination of the issues and challenges of providing affordable housing for future generations.
Issued: 21 December 2006

District council opposes unitary bid
Salisbury District Council will not be supporting Wiltshire County Council's bid to become a countywide unitary local authority.
Issued: 19 December 2006

Win ferry tickets at Salisbury Tourist Information Centre
Free ferry tickets are on offer in two great competitions run by Salisbury Tourist Information Centre (TIC) and south coast ferry companies.
Issued: 19 December 2006

Council approves office development
Salisbury District Council has given the final go-ahead to the project to centralise its offices at Bourne Hill.
Issued: 13 December 2006

Government announces provisional council grant
The government's Department for Communities and Local Government has announced the provisional financial settlement for local councils in the 2007/8 financial year.
Issued: 11 December 2006

Free Park and Ride day hailed as a success
The free park & ride day on 30 November has been hailed as a resounding success with 1540 cars taken off city streets and 2165 passengers travelling on the park & ride buses.
Issued: 06 December 2006

Draft plan for Victoria Park available for viewing
Local residents have an opportunity to view the draft management plan for Salisbury's Victoria Park following several months of consultation.
Issued: 05 December 2006

Salisbury District Primary Schools High 5 Netball Festival - Finals
The Finals of the Salisbury District Primary Schools High 5 Netball Festival took place on Wednesday 29 November, at Five Rivers Leisure Centre.
Issued: 04 December 2006

Tenants vote to stay with council
Salisbury District Council's tenants have opted for their homes to remain under council ownership by voting against the proposal to transfer to a newly formed local housing association.
Issued: 01 December 2006

Bad hand day?
67 Salisbury district based hairdressers and college students attended the 'Raising Awareness of Dermatitis in Hairdressing' on 13 November 2006 at City Hall Salisbury.
Issued: 30 November 2006

Domestic violence awareness
Organisations working in the fora of domestic violence along with some victims and survivors of domestic violence came together for a coffee morning last week to celebrate all the partnership working and achievements that have been made over the past year.
Issued: 29 November 2006

Success at Schools Ball Skills festival
The second Salisbury District Ball Skills Festival took place on Monday 20 November 2006 at Five Rivers Leisure Centre.
Issued: 27 November 2006

Salisbury District Primary Schools' Netball Festival
The final of the Salisbury District Primary Schools' High 5 Netball Festival takes place on Wednesday 29 November at the Five Rivers' Leisure Centre.
Issued: 24 November 2006

Downton by-election result
Jane Launchbury (Conservative) has been elected to represent the Downton and Redlynch ward on Salisbury District Council following a by-election held on 16 November.
Issued: 17 November 2006

French market brings a Gallic flavour to Salisbury
The ever-popular French market returns to Salisbury on 23 and 24 November.
Issued: 16 November 2006

Independent praise for office centralisation project
An independent audit body has given the highest possible, Green Light, rating to Salisbury District Council's project to centralise it offices at Bourne Hill.
Issued: 13 November 2006

Forum to discuss the future prosperity of south Wiltshire
The future economic viability of south Wiltshire comes under the spotlight at a special open forum meeting of the South Wiltshire Economic Partnership (SWEP) on 29 November.
Issued: 13 November 2006

Hop aboard a Boomerang for Christmas shopping
People living in villages along the Wylye valley can pop into Salisbury to do their Christmas shopping by using the Boomerang shared car service.
Issued: 10 November 2006

Free Park and Ride day
Salisbury's Park & Ride car parks will be operating free of charge on Thursday 30 November.
Issued: 08 November 2006

Farmer fined for demolishing Listed barn
A farmer who demolished a 17th century Grade II listed barn in Winterbourne Gunner has been fined £12,000 with £2,500 costs by Salisbury magistrates.
Issued: 06 November 2006

Council agrees funding for homelessness projects
Salisbury District Council has agreed a package of support for local homelessness projects totalling over £750,000.
Issued: 31 October 2006

Free parking on Remembrance Sunday
Salisbury District Council has announced that parking charges will be suspended in the city's car parks on Sunday 12 November, Remembrance Day.
Issued: 31 October 2006

Free help for employers to go smoke free
A free workshop is being held for businesses on 23 November 2006 to help them to implement the new smoke-free workplaces legislation.
Issued: 31 October 2006

Free workshop to raise awareness of dermatitis in hairdressing
Hairdressers in south Wiltshire can attend a free workshop run by Salisbury District Council environmental health officers aimed at preventing dermatitis in salon staff.
Issued: 31 October 2006

Council HQ closes for redevelopment
The district council has moved out of its Bourne Hill headquarters in preparation for the start of refurbishment and in the expectation that an acceptable tender will be received for the project to centralise the council's services on the Bourne Hill site.
Issued: 31 October 2006

Council gives qualified welcome to White Paper
Salisbury District Council has welcomed government proposals to strengthen the role of local councils and reduce central control.
Issued: 31 October 2006

Stonehenge inquiry
Salisbury District Council has called on anyone with an interest in the future of Stonehenge to contribute to the public inquiry beginning in December.
Issued: 25 October 2006

Tree–mendous recycling achievement by local schools
Coombe Bissett CE Primary School is celebrating after scooping the 'Gold Oak' title and top prize of £300 in the Yellow Woods Challenge – the environmental competition for schools run by Yellow Pages, working with the Woodland Trust and Salisbury District Council.
Issued: 23 October 2006

Leaders of tomorrow question leaders of today
Over 50 young people quizzed local councillors on subjects ranging from lowering the voting age to Salisbury District Council's plans for its new offices at a special event in October.
Issued: 23 October 2006

Salisbury housing plans gain government clearance
The Department for Communities and Local Government has confirmed that Salisbury District Council is on the 2006 housing transfer list. This will enable the council to go ahead with its housing transfer plans if the move is supported in a ballot of tenants.
Issued: 23 October 2006

New law gets tough on misuse of Blue Badges
New national regulations governing disabled persons' blue badges, mean that parking ambassadors and police officers now have the right to inspect badges to confirm that they are not being misused.
Issued: 23 October 2006

Success at primary schools hockey festival
Hockey fever hit the South Wilts Synthetic Pitch on the afternoon of Thursday October 19.
Issued: 19 October 2006

Salisbury TIC wins gold - twice!
Salisbury Tourist Information Centre in Fish Row is riding high after picking up two gold accolades in the annual South West Tourism Excellence Awards scheme.
Issued: 19 October 2006

Audit Commission praises council
The Audit Commission, the independent public services watchdog, has praised Salisbury District Council for the way in which it has managed the project proposing the transfer of council homes to a new, specially created, social landlord.
Issued: 18 October 2006

Football festivals - a huge success
Over 300 children from across the district scored a huge victory for sport when they participated in the area's biggest football festivals for primary schools.
Issued: 18 October 2006

Safe public firework displays
The district council is reminding organisers of public firework displays of their health and safety responsibilities at the time of year when such events become increasingly numerous.
Issued: 17 October 2006

Have your say on the future of Salisbury's parks
Salisbury District Council's parks team will shortly be asking local people how they think Queen Elizabeth Gardens, Churchill Gardens and Hudson's Field could be improved or better managed.
Issued: 12 October 2006

Football fever comes to south Wiltshire
Hundreds of school children across South Wiltshire will be putting their Wayne Rooney skills to the test next week.
Issued: 12 October 2006

Downton and Redlynch by-election
The by-election for the Downton and Redlynch Ward arising from the death of Cllr Mrs Peach will, if constested, be held on Thursday 16th November.
Issued: 10 October 2006

Club development a huge success for squash club
Five Rivers Sports Stars* Junior Squash Club has been the first in the county to successfully achieve the England Squash Silver Club Accreditation.
Issued: 09 October 2006

Tourist Information Centre is for local residents too!
If feedback from a recent window display in Salisbury Library is anything to go by, local residents will be making their way to the city's Tourist Information Centre (TIC) to take advantage of a range of services they thought were for visitors only.
Issued: 09 October 2006

Primary schools hockey festival
Festival fever hits the South Wilts hockey pitch on Thursday October 19.
Issued: 05 October 2006

French market brings some 'ooh la la' to the city
This month the French market returns to Salisbury for two days on Thursday and Friday September 28 and 29.
Issued: 22 September 2006

Planning for the future at Porton Down
Salisbury District Council, the Health Protection Agency, the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (DSTL) and enterprise group Tetricus have come together to set out a shared vision for ongoing future improvement of the Research and Development facilities at Porton Down.
Issued: 21 September 2006

Supporting the sporting stars of tomorrow
Local schools and sport clubs are being urged to nominate a young sporting star to receive support from the Mike Slade Sports Scholarship fund.
Issued: 19 September 2006

Funding service celebrates with lottery cash for local group
The South Wiltshire Funding Advice Service (SWFAS) is celebrating its first birthday with news that it has been instrumental in winning lottery support for a local opera group.
Issued: 19 September 2006

Recycling plans amended following feedback
Following consultation with local people Salisbury District Council has amended plans to supply wheelie bins to all households for recyclable materials.
Issued: 14 September 2006

Blooming lovely - Salisbury's accolade is gilt-edged!
Following the annual round of judging for the prestigious regional Britain in Bloom awards, Salisbury District Council heard last week that Salisbury has received a silver gilt award in the large town/small city category.
Issued: 12 September 2006

Salisbury: A city for our children's children
The next public phase of the Vision for Salisbury begins at the end of September with a three-day exhibition of the latest ideas on how to transform the city.
Issued: 12 September 2006

Award to CCTV operators for supporting police
District council CCTV operators have received an award for assisting the police during a recent two-month operation investigating the supply of drugs in the Salisbury area.
Issued: 12 September 2006

Making your voice heard
Salisbury District Council is launching a new on-line citizens' panel to give local people the opportunity to have their say on a variety of topics.
Issued: 05 September 2006

Consulting council tenants on transfer plans
Salisbury District Council has launched a wide-ranging information and consultation exercise with council tenants. Feedback from the consultation will help the council to decide whether to go ahead with a tenants' ballot on the proposed transfer of the council housing stock to a new independent social landlord, South Wiltshire Homes.
Issued: 04 September 2006

Council exceeds government targets for efficiency
Salisbury District Council has exceeded the Government target aimed at saving just over £1 million through being more efficient and is looking to double these efficiency gains by the end of this financial year.
Issued: 01 September 2006

Housing survey will help to plan for the future
Salisbury District Council is undertaking a major survey designed to provide information on the type and condition of housing, both private and public throughout the district.
Issued: 30 August 2006

Stonehenge planning application called in by Secretary of State
Salisbury District Council has received official notification that the Secretary of State is to hold a public inquiry on English Heritage's planning application for a new visitor centre at Stonehenge.
Issued: 29 August 2006

Check your council tax online
Residents and local businesses in Salisbury District can now view their council tax and business rate account details and correspondence online 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
Issued: 25 August 2006

More cash for council through improved performance
Salisbury District Council attracted an additional £455,000 by improving its performance in the collection of council tax and benefits in 2005/6.
Issued: 25 August 2006

How satisfied are you with your council?
Local people have the opportunity to give their opinions about Salisbury District Council in a major satisfaction survey taking place soon.
Issued: 24 August 2006

Council consults on plans to conserve Old Sarum Airfield
Salisbury District Council is seeking views on whether to designate Old Sarum Airfield as a conservation area.
Issued: 23 August 2006

Win free theatre tickets from Salisbury TIC
What promises to be a 'must see' extravaganza of music and theatre in the Salisbury area starts with the award-winning Salisbury Tourist Information Centre (TIC).
Issued: 23 August 2006

Last call for comments on gambling
Local people and organisations have until 8 September to contribute to a consultation exercise about Salisbury District Council's Gambling Act policy.
Issued: 21 August 2006

Council leads on safe driving initiative
Around 80 Salisbury District Council drivers are undertaking a new, government-sponsored, safe driving training course designed to improve driving skills and reduce fuel consumption.
Issued: 17 August 2006

Council committed to securing viable future use for former Army HQ
Following the announcement by the MOD that Army Land Command HQ (UKLF HQ) will be relocating from Wilton to Andover, Salisbury District Council has announced its intention to support the local community to secure the future prosperity of the town.
Issued: 14 August 2006

Free training for food businesses
Salisbury District Council environmental health staff are offering free training to help local pubs and hotels to comply with new food safety legislation.
Issued: 28 July 2006

More awards beckoning for Tourist Information Centre?
Salisbury's award-winning Tourist Information Centre (TIC) has been shortlisted for yet another prestigious award.
Issued: 27 July 2006

Wheelrace for Life
Sunday 10 September sees the launch of a new fundraising event for wheelchair users in Salisbury.
Issued: 24 July 2006

Government gives Listed Building consent to office plans
Salisbury District Council's plans for new centralised offices at Bourne Hill have been given Listed Building consent from the Secretary of State, Ruth Kelly.
Issued: 24 July 2006

Help shape the Vision of Salisbury
What would you like to see in Salisbury in years to come?
Issued: 24 July 2006

Dedicated website for young people re-launched
Salisbury District Council's dedicated website for young people has been re-launched.
Issued: 21 July 2006

Summer rugby courses
Young people in Salisbury district can have fun and learn to play rugby, or improve their existing skills, at a special four-day course in August.
Issued: 21 July 2006

Open space: have your say
Residents will have the opportunity to give their views on open spaces throughout Salisbury District this week and next week.
Issued: 17 July 2006

Wiltshire Youth Games are a major sporting success
The Wiltshire Youth Games, which was held at Bath University, Somerset on Sunday 9 July, has been hailed as another major sporting success.
Issued: 17 July 2006

Schools in race to recycle Yellow Pages
Fourteen schools across the district are in a recycling frenzy, collecting as many old Yellow Pages directories as they can.
Issued: 12 July 2006

Mother and Baby Unit to get a facelift thanks to church volunteers
Salisbury District Council's Mother and Baby Unit is to get a facelift thanks to members of St Paul's Church.
Issued: 12 July 2006

Stonehenge visitor centre is approved with conditions
Salisbury District Council has approved English Heritage's plans to develop a new visitor centre for Stonehenge.
Issued: 12 July 2006

London Road park and ride off to a flying start
Salisbury's fourth park and ride opened on 4 July, with hundreds of motorists taking advantage of this new service.
Issued: 10 July 2006

Successful sports clubs awarded
A special presentation evening was held at City Hall on Monday (26 June) to celebrate the success of six local sports clubs.
Issued: 07 July 2006

Ten-year action plan to help local tourist industry thrive
Salisbury District Council has published a 10-year action plan to ensure South Wiltshire's £150 million tourism industry continues to thrive.
Issued: 07 July 2006

Committee recommends Stonehenge Visitor Centre be approved subject to conditions
Salisbury District Council's Northern Area Committee has recommended that
Issued: 05 July 2006

Silver service from Tourist Information Centre girls
Joint managers of Salisbury's award winning Tourist Information Centre have another reason to celebrate this year – a combined 25 years of service.
Issued: 03 July 2006

Find out how new offices will improve services for you
Salisbury District Council is to launch a series of summer roadshows to tell residents about its plans for new centralised offices.
Issued: 03 July 2006

Changes to Beehive park and ride services
Minor changes to the Beehive park and ride service will come into force from Tuesday 4 July.
Issued: 27 June 2006

A day's free travel to celebrate London Road Park and Ride
To celebrate the opening of Salisbury's fourth park and ride site, visitors coming into the city can enjoy a day's free travel on all park and ride services.
Issued: 26 June 2006

Councillors to have their say on Stonehenge visitor centre plans
Consultation has now been completed on English Heritage's re-submitted plans to develop a new visitor centre for Stonehenge.
Issued: 26 June 2006

Sports club development a huge success
Six sports clubs from Salisbury District have become the first in the county to successfully achieve the Wiltshire and Swindon Activity and Sports Partnership's (WASP) accreditation.
Issued: 22 June 2006

Salisbury District Council - performing better than ever
Salisbury District Council has achieved its best ever performance figures, which means it is delivering even better services to all its residents.
Issued: 19 June 2006

Kwik Cricket tournaments a huge hit
Dozens of local schools went into bat for the ASDA Sport Kwik Cricket Tournament (Salisbury District Round) on June 9.
Issued: 19 June 2006

Tisbury Twisters bounce to the top
Two members of Tisbury Twisters' trampolining squad are jumping for joy after qualifying to compete at national level.
Issued: 19 June 2006

Chance to have your say on proposed cycling routes
A major review into the future of proposed cycling routes that would link Alderbury and Wilton to Salisbury, and beyond, is about to get underway.
Issued: 16 June 2006

A summer of Music in the Parks
Salisbury District Council's annual Music in the Parks festival has an international flavour this year.
Issued: 16 June 2006

Helping to find solutions to the school run
A major year-long review to help find solutions to the school run has now been completed.
Issued: 16 June 2006

Spring boost brings all time high for Wiltshire recycling
Recycling in Wiltshire has hit an all-time high with green minded residents recycling almost 39 per cent of their household rubbish.
Issued: 13 June 2006

Modest charge to be introduced for Sunday parking
Salisbury District Council is to introduce a modest £1 charge for parking on Sundays.
Issued: 12 June 2006

Stronger voice for south Wiltshire businesses
The South Wiltshire Economic Partnership (SWEP) has a new look and a new chairman.
Issued: 12 June 2006

Making parking in Salisbury easier for Blue Badge Holders
Salisbury District Council, the Salisbury Joint Transport Team and the Salisbury Disabled Access Group have joined forces to help make parking in the city centre easier for Blue Badge holders.
Issued: 08 June 2006

New cycling and walking route opens as part of Bike Week 2006 celebrations
A new route for cyclists and walkers will be officially opened during National Bike Week (17-25 June).
Issued: 08 June 2006

New council offices - the most cost effective solution to better customer service
Salisbury District Council has re-assessed its business case for new offices at Bourne Hill and it shows that this is still the most cost effective solution for better customer service.
Issued: 07 June 2006

Primary school Kwik Cricket festivals
Hundreds of youngsters will be shouting 'howzat' at the Asda Sport Kwik Cricket Festivals for Primary Schools on Friday June 9.
Issued: 05 June 2006

Salisbury - blooming lovely
Flaming June has arrived – and so too has Salisbury's spectacular flower displays.
Issued: 05 June 2006

Football fans urged to think green this summer
A HOST of stars are urging football fans in Wiltshire to give a red card to waste – by recycling the mountain of extra cans and bottles they will generate during the World Cup.
Issued: 05 June 2006

Council's drivers are streets ahead!
Fifteen months of hard work have paid off for 24 of Salisbury District Council's drivers who have now received a national award for their skills.
Issued: 05 June 2006

Schools' environment day
Over 250 children from across the district will be learning the importance of being green on Tuesday 13 June for the annual Schools' Environment Day.
Issued: 02 June 2006

Local people share their VISION for the city
A major consultation exercise into the future of Salisbury launched last week and over 200 people took the opportunity to have their say and help shape emerging plans for the city's future.
Issued: 02 June 2006

Council winning efficiency battle
Salisbury District Council is well on the way to exceeding government targets aimed at saving money
Issued: 31 May 2006

Basketball festival hits new heights
Twelve teams of over 80 children took part in the Salisbury District Primary Basketball Festival on Monday 22 May.
Issued: 26 May 2006

Simply the BEST!
There was much to celebrate at Salisbury Tourism Partnership's 2006 Annual General Meeting and Awards Ceremony, which took place last week at The Refectory Restaurant, Salisbury Cathedral.
Issued: 25 May 2006

Calling all green fingers!
Whether you are a patio pruner, are crazy for chrysanthemums or simply love your lawn, you could be sowing your own seeds of success this year.
Issued: 25 May 2006

Salisbury Shopmobility reaches another milestone
Salisbury Shopmobility has reached a major milestone – its 4,000th member.
Issued: 19 May 2006

Salisbury residents invited to share their VISION for the city
A major consultation exercise into the future of Salisbury is about to begin – and residents can leave their mark on the city by having their say.
Issued: 17 May 2006

New Chairman takes chain of office
Salisbury District Council has a new Chairman – Cllr Catherine Spencer.
Issued: 16 May 2006

Calendar helps clock up recycling
Recyclables collected from Wiltshire doorsteps increased by more than 60 per cent over the last year, collecting almost 16,000 tonnes of paper, cans, glass, textiles and foil.
Issued: 15 May 2006

Council's plans for new offices approved
Salisbury District Council's plans to develop new and improved centralised offices have passed the first hurdle.
Issued: 15 May 2006

Open day to promote Amesbury Library and Info Point
Wiltshire County Council, working in partnership with Salisbury District Council, is holding an Open Day at Amesbury Library and Information Point to celebrate the new range of services provided at Amesbury Library.
Issued: 15 May 2006

Hundreds of children to touch down for rugby festival
Hundreds of youngsters from across South Wiltshire will be competing in the Salisbury Primary Tag Rugby Festival later this month.
Issued: 11 May 2006

Girls hope for good 'innings' at festival
Salisbury District's U13 Girls' Inter-Cricket festival bats into action on Friday 12 May at South Wilts Cricket Club.
Issued: 08 May 2006

A hearty encore for the return of French market
Shoppers will be able to say 'bonjour' once again to the French traders as they bring their charming 'ambiance Française' for another two day market in Salisbury.
Issued: 08 May 2006

Council releases land for affordable rural housing
The creation of five new affordable homes in the village of Kilmington has been given the financial green light.
Issued: 08 May 2006

Council sets out how it will invest multi-million pound grants in housing projects
Salisbury District Council has set out how it will invest an unexpectedly large grant for affordable housing.
Issued: 08 May 2006

Help make Wiltshire smoke free
Local businesses do not have to wait until 2007 if they want to stub out smoking in the work place.
Issued: 08 May 2006

Warm welcome for Chinese visitors!
On Thursday 20 April 2006, members of Salisbury Tourism Partnership were delighted to welcome a group of high-profile Chinese journalists to South Wiltshire.
Issued: 28 April 2006

Your parks - your say
A major consultation exercise is about to get underway that will help city residents have a say on how Salisbury's parks are managed and enhanced for the future.
Issued: 28 April 2006

Regional tourism appointment for Chair of Salisbury Tourism Partnership
Mary Webb – Chairman of Salisbury Tourism Partnership – has recently been appointed a Non Executive Director of South West Tourism.
Issued: 18 April 2006

Get real - nappy show comes to Guildhall
Salisbury District Council is delighted to support the Salisbury Real Nappy Network's Baby Show, which takes place at the Guildhall on Saturday 29 April.
Issued: 13 April 2006

Awesome activities for the under 16s!
Young people are being invited to get out and about and experience the gr8 range of fun-filled activities Salisbury and South Wiltshire has on offer.
Issued: 11 April 2006

Stonehenge Visitor Centre plans resubmitted
Salisbury District Council has announced a six-week public consultation exercise following the resubmission of English Heritage's planning application to develop a new visitor centre for Stonehenge.
Issued: 10 April 2006

Council secures £7.1m for new affordable homes in south Wiltshire
Salisbury District Council has won £7.1million to provide 269 affordable homes across the district between 2006 and 2008.
Issued: 07 April 2006

Eggs-tra Easter treat for children
Staff at Salisbury District Council will be helping the Easter Bunny by collecting dozens of extra Easter eggs for foster children across South Wiltshire.
Issued: 05 April 2006

'Group visits brochure' nominated for award
Salisbury Tourism Partnership's 2005 Group Visits Brochure has been nominated as one of eight finalists in the category of Best Information for Groups at the 2006 Group Travel Awards.
Issued: 05 April 2006

Council signs new contract for housing repairs
Salisbury District Council is pleased to announce a new contract, which will see repairs to its city-based housing stock carried out by a south west company.
Issued: 30 March 2006

Free unrestricted bus passes for all over 60s
Salisbury District Council's Cabinet has announced that from 1 April free bus passes will be available to all over 60s.
Issued: 29 March 2006

New agreement to help homeless teens
A new local agreement that will help homeless 16 and 17 year olds was launched at a special housing conference today (28 March 2006).
Issued: 29 March 2006

Major new report on homelessness in Salisbury district
A major new report on homelessness and housing needs in South Wiltshire has just been published.
Issued: 28 March 2006

Hundreds of children to touch down for rugby festivals
Two major tag rugby festivals will be staged in Salisbury next week.
Issued: 23 March 2006

Council prepares for strike action
Salisbury District Council is advising people of how services may be affected during next week's planned one-day strike action by public service unions.
Issued: 22 March 2006

Unique Salisbury proves there's no place like home
It's official – Salisbury is a unique city that offers the shopper that something a little bit different.
Issued: 22 March 2006

Council's own watchdog goes from strength to strength
Salisbury District Council's Audit Committee is about to celebrate its first birthday by inviting another member of the public to be its second independent member.
Issued: 22 March 2006

Council prepares for possible industrial action
Following the trades unions' ballot results, Salisbury District Council is preparing for possible industrial action on Tuesday 28 March.
Issued: 17 March 2006

Girls on the ball with success at football festival
The fourth Salisbury Girls' Football Festival kicked off on Tuesday 14 March at Salisbury City Football Club.
Issued: 17 March 2006

Readers get recycling as library goes green
Readers in Salisbury will be getting recycling tips along with their books when they call at their local library this week.
Issued: 13 March 2006

Wiltshire recycling centres picked for national trial
Household recycling centres in Wiltshire are among a handful nationwide that have been chosen to take part in an innovative recycling project aimed at saving waste from landfill.
Issued: 13 March 2006

Girls bending it like Beckham to kick drugs into touch
This year's Salisbury District Girls' Football Festival is not just about encouraging young people to enjoy sport.
Issued: 01 March 2006

Politicians to be put under the spotlight in Salisbury
BBC 1's Question Time is coming to Salisbury District Council's City Hall.
Issued: 27 February 2006

Council's office planning application submitted
A planning application to redevelop Salisbury District Council's offices has been submitted.
Issued: 22 February 2006

New council leadership at the helm
Salisbury District Council has elected a new leader and deputy leader.
Issued: 21 February 2006

Tisbury Youth Dance Group and Tisbury Twinkles Sponsored Skip
About 40 children, aged from 4 to 14 years, who are all members of the Tisbury Youth Dance Group and Tisbury Twinkles, skipped for a combined two-and-a-half hours recently, raising a total of £593.
Issued: 16 February 2006

Organisers 'bowled' over by success of cricket festival
Organisers of the South Wiltshire Girls' Indoor eight-a-side Cricket Competition have hailed it the best ever.
Issued: 14 February 2006

Young basketball players reach new heights
Dozens of young people took part in the third Salisbury District Secondary Basketball Festival, with their eyes firmly on chasing a spot for this year's Wiltshire Youth Games.
Issued: 14 February 2006

Council announces date for next meeting of Landlords' Forum
Salisbury District Council will be holding the next meeting of the Landlords' Forum on Wednesday 22 February, at The Council House, Bourne Hill.
Issued: 10 February 2006

Council to invite English Heritage to re-submit Stonehenge plans
Salisbury District Council is to invite English Heritage to re-submit its planning application for a new visitor centre at Stonehenge. This is following a further in-depth site visit and detailed re-appraisal of the areas of concern originally highlighted by the Panel.
Issued: 07 February 2006

Council takes active steps to further encourage use of park and ride
Salisbury District Council is taking positive and active steps to encourage more commuters to use park and ride, freeing up car parking spaces in the city centre for shoppers and visitors.
Issued: 07 February 2006

Precautionary work taking place at cemeteries to make memorials safer
Salisbury District Council is undergoing work on a small number of memorials at two city centre cemeteries, following consent by the council's City Area Committee.
Issued: 06 February 2006

Cabinet recommends keeping council tax to a minimum
Salisbury District Council's Cabinet is recommending that the Full Council approves a 5% increase in council tax when it meets on February 20th. This will mean an average 11 pence a week increase.
Issued: 06 February 2006

Arts day huge success
Over 500 people enjoyed the special Arts Day held on Saturday January 28 at Salisbury Arts Centre.
Issued: 03 February 2006

Changes to leisure centre opening times
Salisbury District Council is giving customers at Five Rivers Leisure Centre advance notice of changes in its opening hours.
Issued: 31 January 2006

Girls go into bat for indoor cricket festivals
Two indoor cricket festivals for local schoolgirls are taking place in February.
Issued: 31 January 2006

Pub's bid for longer opening hours is upheld at appeal
Salisbury District Council is disappointed its decision to stop a city centre pub from selling alcohol for longer hours has been overturned at an appeal hearing.
Issued: 30 January 2006

Council leader announces intention to step down
Salisbury District Council's leader Cllr Kevin Wren has announced his intention to step down.
Issued: 26 January 2006

New Acting Chief Executive appointed
Former policy director, David Crook, has been appointed as Salisbury District Council's Acting Chief Executive.
Issued: 24 January 2006

Salisbury to mark Holocaust Day
Salisbury District Council and Salisbury Cathedral are again joining forces to mark Holocaust Day.
Issued: 24 January 2006

A new way to pay for parking in Salisbury
A new 'park and phone' system is to be introduced in Salisbury's car parks.
Issued: 23 January 2006

New leaflet to help put south Wiltshire's food on the map
Residents and visitors are being invited to 'fEAsT' their eyes on the gastronomic delights South Wiltshire has to offer.
Issued: 23 January 2006

A 'wheelie' good way of recycling
Salisbury District Council has announced a major change to the way it will collect waste and recyclables from 2007.
Issued: 20 January 2006

Find out more about the arts in south Wiltshire
A special event to give local people the opportunity to find out about the arts in South Wiltshire is being held on Saturday January 28.
Issued: 20 January 2006

Parking Ambassadors achieve national qualification
Four of Salisbury District Council's Ambassadors have gained a prestigious national qualification in parking services.
Issued: 20 January 2006

Local sports stars receive scholarships
Young people from the world of cricket, basketball, hockey, gymnastics and football have all been awarded a Mike Slade Sports Scholarship.
Issued: 16 January 2006

Council set to meet financial challenge with minimal cuts to public services
Salisbury District Council has unveiled proposals on how to meet its three-year financial strategy.
Issued: 09 January 2006

Calling all first time buyers - come to our home ownership day
Salisbury District Council is joining forces with local housing associations to hold South Wiltshire's first ever Home Ownership Open Day.
Issued: 04 January 2006