Press releases

Amesbury supermarkets applications called in by Secretary of State
Two planning applications to build supermarkets at Amesbury have been called in by the Secretary of State.
Issued: 22 August 2008

Olympic handover flag to be raised at Salisbury Guildhall
The Olympic handover flag will be raised at Salisbury Guildhall on Sunday 24 August to celebrate the moment when London becomes the official Olympic Games Host City.
Issued: 21 August 2008

French and Continental Market returns to Salisbury
Next month will see Salisbury once more embracing the 'Joie de vivre' as Brunomart's French and Continental Market returns to the city on 11 and 12 September.
Issued: 18 August 2008

Preparation work on new council offices about to get underway
Construction on new council offices at Bourne Hill will get underway next month.
Issued: 18 August 2008

International design competition to renew heart of historic Salisbury
An international design competition to transform the neglected public heart of historic Salisbury is launched today.
Issued: 14 August 2008

Council introduces plastic recycling scheme ahead of schedule
Kerbside collections of plastic bottles and cardboard are to be introduced ahead of schedule in many areas.
Issued: 11 August 2008

Major consultation document dropping through every door in south Wiltshire
Residents and businesses across south Wiltshire will shortly receive a document which will help all of us to address the pressing needs of the district and the priorities of local people.
Issued: 04 August 2008

Explore the local countryside by bus and on foot
A new leaflet has been produced to encourage people to explore the countryside around Salisbury by bus and on foot.
Issued: 28 July 2008

Recognition for Tisbury sports 'stars'
Staff and supporters of the Tisbury & District Sports Centre have been recognised for their hard work and dedication by the centre's managing body.
Issued: 24 July 2008

Back to Badminton and tennis courses launched
Two new sports courses designed to get adults re–discovering the joys of badminton and tennis will be launched in September.
Issued: 23 July 2008

New advice line for minority ethnic communities
A new Citizens Advice Bureau telephone advice line has been launched specifically to help members of black and ethnic minority communities in Wiltshire.
Issued: 22 July 2008

Salisbury District Council is addressing the pressing needs of the district
Residents, businesses and community organisations throughout south Wiltshire will shortly be asked to help Salisbury District Council meet the challenge of ensuring a stable future for the district.
Issued: 16 July 2008

Anyone for tennis?
The annual Salisbury Schools Tennis Festival is taking place on Friday July 11 at Victoria Park Community Tennis Centre and over 50 children will be taking part.
Issued: 08 July 2008

Council prepares for strike action
Salisbury District Council is advising people of how services may be affected during next week's planned two-day strike action by public service unions.
Issued: 08 July 2008

Salisbury wins Fairtrade city status
Salisbury has been granted Fairtrade City status by the Fairtrade Foundation.
Issued: 03 July 2008

Local walking project gets Government praise
A Salisbury walking map project has been cited as an example of good practice in a new government publication.
Issued: 02 July 2008

Consultation on Durrington Anti–social behaviour proposal
Durrington residents can drop in to an open consultation event on 10 July to hear about police and local council efforts to tackle ant–social behaviour in the town.
Issued: 01 July 2008

Council confirms funding for Age Concern handyperson service
Salisbury District Council will provide nearly £24,000 to Age Concern so that it can continue to provide a handyperson service to older people and those with a disability in privately rented or owned accommodation.
Issued: 25 June 2008

District council support for city walking bus
Salisbury District Council is working with a local primary school to improve the safety and sustainability of pupils' journey to school by allowing one of its car parks to be used as the starting point for a 'walking bus'.
Issued: 19 June 2008

A Place to Call Home open day
Salisbury District Council is holding a special open day on Thursday 26 June to promote the range of options open to people looking for an affordable home in south Wiltshire.
Issued: 19 June 2008

Grants awarded to community groups
Salisbury District Council has awarded over £100,000 to 13 community groups in the first tranche of grants to be made from the new General Community Fund set up earlier this year.
Issued: 19 June 2008

Temporary Closure of Durrington Swimming & Fitness Centre
As part of the refurbishment of the Durrington Swimming and Fitness Centre's changing area it will be necessary to suspend services at the site from Monday 7 to Friday 11 July.
Issued: 17 June 2008

Back to netball course launched
A new five week course designed to get women re-discovering the joys of netball will be launched next month.
Issued: 17 June 2008

MBE for Tourist Information Centre Manager
Jane Fry, Manager of the Salisbury Tourist Information Centre in Fish Row, has been awarded an MBE in the Queen's birthday honours.
Issued: 16 June 2008

Places still available in the Salisbury Race for Life
The organisers of the 2008 Salisbury Race for Life are asking for more women of all ages to take part in the event later this month to raise money for cancer research.
Issued: 10 June 2008

Kwik cricket tournaments a big hit
Dozens of local schools went into bat for the ASDA Sport Kwik Cricket Tournament (Salisbury District Round) on 6 June.
Issued: 10 June 2008

Residents to be asked what they want from a new parish council
The creation of a new parish council for Salisbury moves a step closer as residents of the city are to be asked what they want from their new council.
Issued: 09 June 2008

Air quality in Salisbury
Regular monitoring within Salisbury has revealed that air quality in the city improved last year.
Issued: 09 June 2008

Change is in the air at Tisbury Sports Centre
The management committee at Tisbury and District Sports Centre has elected a new Chairman and Vice Chairman.
Issued: 09 June 2008

First ever disability football tournament for Salisbury
Salisbury Tigers Football Club is hosting the city's first ever disability football festival at Five Rivers Leisure Centre on Sunday 15 June.
Issued: 06 June 2008

Salisbury is blooming lovely
Salisbury's spectacular flower displays have arrived in time for the 2008 Britain in Bloom competition.
Issued: 06 June 2008

Council's emergency alarm service and the housing service team receive national recognition
Salisbury District Council's emergency alarm service – CareConnect, has received national praise and recognition.
Issued: 05 June 2008

Schools' environment day
Around 300 children from across the district will be learning the importance of being green on Tuesday 10 June for the annual Schools' Environment Day.
Issued: 04 June 2008

Water safety campaign kicks off at Five Rivers
Aspiring Olympic diver Blake Aldridge, will launch the Amateur Swimming Association's (ASA) Get Safe for Summer annual water safety campaign at Five Rivers Leisure Centre on 18 June.
Issued: 04 June 2008

Bourne Hill project to go ahead
Salisbury District Council has agreed to consider how it can work with Wiltshire County Council in creating the best possible public offices at Bourne Hill.
Issued: 03 June 2008

Saddle up for Bike Week 2008
Salisbury District Council is urging everyone to get on their bikes in June.
Issued: 03 June 2008

New role for council in complaints against members
Members of the public concerned about councillors' conduct can now make complaints directly to Salisbury District Council.
Issued: 28 May 2008

Calling all those with 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: 28 May 2008

Downton pupils urge south Wiltshire to go green with Yellow Pages
Children from Downton Primary School are encouraging South Wiltshire residents to help local schools win cash prizes and raise money to plant native trees – simply by handing over their old Yellow Pages directories for recycling.
Issued: 23 May 2008

Salisbury District Council's last Chairman is elected
Salisbury District Council's last ever Chairman is Mr Entertainer himself, Cllr Ian McLennan.
Issued: 22 May 2008

Rubbish tips for litter volunteers
Salisbury District Council is working with a new national charity, Cleanup UK, to help local people to take action to tackle litter in their communities.
Issued: 21 May 2008

Tisbury Leisure Centre hosts disabled European runners
Athletes with mental disabilities from all over Europe, including Austria, Slovakia and The Czech Republic, visited Tisbury Leisure Centre last week for an evening of rest before continuing on their 1,491-mile journey as part of a cross-Europe relay run.
Issued: 20 May 2008

Organisers 'bowled' over by success of cricket festival
Organisers of the Salisbury District Girls' Inter-Cricket competition have hailed it the best ever.
Issued: 19 May 2008

The first ever Children's Festival is coming to Salisbury
The fun of play will be rediscovered this month when the first ever Children's Festival comes to Salisbury.
Issued: 19 May 2008

Council to see the benefits of supporting community projects
Earlier this year, Salisbury District Council awarded £50,000 to nine local community projects for young people.
Issued: 14 May 2008

Girls inter-cricket festival 2008
Salisbury District's under-13 and under-15 Girl's Inter-Cricket Competitions will take place at South Wilts Cricket Club on Friday, 16 May 2008 from 12 noon to 4pm.
Issued: 12 May 2008

Cabinet endorses the long-term vision for Salisbury
One of the most important documents to affect the long term future of Salisbury has been endorsed by the district council's Cabinet.
Issued: 12 May 2008

Sport England invests in South Wiltshire sport
Sport and recreation across the district is to get an injection of over £31,000 thanks to a Sport England Community Investment Fund grant.
Issued: 09 May 2008

Bag a baguette and find a fromage at Salisbury's French market
Continental culinary flair returns to Salisbury when the twice-yearly French market makes its first visit to the city in 2008 on 15 and 16 May.
Issued: 08 May 2008

Salisbury residents welcome wheelie bins
Residents of Salisbury, Laverstock and Wilton are the first in the district to use the new grey-lidded wheelie bins following completion of the first stage of distribution.
Issued: 02 May 2008

Rewarding long service to south Wiltshire
A mechanic, gardener, refuse driver and car park supervisor are among 24 people who will receive special recognition for giving over 450 years public service to south Wiltshire.
Issued: 24 April 2008

Council adds new consultation phase to Local Development Framework process
At a special meeting of the Full Council on 23 April, Salisbury District Council responded to the high level of public interest in the draft strategy that looks at the district's housing and employment land needs by agreeing to add a new phase to the consultation process.
Issued: 24 April 2008

Keeping track of public services made even easier
You can keep bang up to date on the council services that affect your area thanks to new technology.
Issued: 22 April 2008

Residents help plan the future of Salisbury parks
The future management of Hudson's Field and Queen Elizabeth Gardens is being guided by two, recently established, Friends groups working in conjunction with Salisbury District Council.
Issued: 16 April 2008

'Faith in the community' event success
The Faiths in Community Fair took place on Sunday 6 April and for several hours Salisbury Guildhall buzzed with people passing through to learn about local faith groups.
Issued: 14 April 2008

Free fitness classes at Five Rivers
On Saturday 26 April 2008, Five Rivers Leisure Centre, is holding a Free 'Taster Morning' for new customers who want to try out a group fitness class of their choice.
Issued: 14 April 2008

Wheeled bins arrive in south Wiltshire
Grey-lidded wheeled bins began arriving with households around Salisbury district this week.
Issued: 11 April 2008

Special council meeting to discuss Local Development Framework
A special meeting of Salisbury District Council will be held at 6pm on Wednesday 23 April to discuss the work being undertaken to draw up the Local Development Framework for Salisbury district.
Issued: 11 April 2008

Interim funding granted to Downton sports centre
Salisbury District Council has increased its grant to the Brian Whitehead Sports Centre Association (BWSCA) by an extra £26,000 to assist it with financing Downton sports centre for 2008/9.
Issued: 09 April 2008

Women's running groups launched as part of Race for Life
Salisbury District Council, the City of Salisbury Athletics and Running Club and Race for Life have joined forces to get more local women running.
Issued: 08 April 2008

Community organisations invited to apply for new funding
Local community and voluntary organisations are being invited to apply for funding from a new £130,000 General Community Fund set up by Salisbury District Council.
Issued: 07 April 2008

Residents urged to have their say on city play facilities
Salisbury District Council is seeking the views of thousands of school children, parents and local residents on the quality of play facilities within the city of Salisbury.
Issued: 03 April 2008

District council awards £50,000 to nine youth projects
Nine projects for children and young people in south Wiltshire have been granted a total of £50,000 by Salisbury District Council.
Issued: 03 April 2008

Temporary closure of Durrington Swimming and Fitness Centre
Urgent and essential maintenance work will necessitate the closure of Durrington Swimming and Fitness Centre for two days on Monday 21 and Tuesday 22 April.
Issued: 03 April 2008

Benefit fraudster fined and sentenced to community service
A man who fraudulently claimed housing and council tax benefits has been ordered to repay all the money he owes Salisbury District Council.
Issued: 01 April 2008

Bus pass holders reassured
Holders of bus passes and concessionary travel cards who have yet to receive their new, 2008 cards, have been reassured that they will continue to be able to use their 2007 cards until the new one arrives.
Issued: 01 April 2008

Biggest and best Tag Rugby Festival yet
Hundreds of primary school children competed in the annual Salisbury Primary Tag Rugby Festival on Wednesday 26 March.
Issued: 01 April 2008

Girls' Tag Rugby Festival
A fantastic time was had by all at the Salisbury Girls' Tag Rugby Festival on Thursday 27 March at Salisbury Rugby Club.
Issued: 31 March 2008

Rural challenges for unitary Wiltshire Council
A new Salisbury District Council report on how to preserve and enhance rural life poses a range of challenges for the new Wiltshire Council unitary authority.
Issued: 31 March 2008

Faith groups come together to celebrate community work
The Chairman of Salisbury District Council, Cllr Bobbie Chettleburgh, is hosting a special event for faith groups in south Wiltshire to promote their work.
Issued: 31 March 2008

Celebrate St George's Day with a free swim
Salisbury District Council is inviting local people to help it to celebrate St George's Day by taking a free swim in one of its local leisure pools.
Issued: 27 March 2008

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: 19 March 2008

Girls' tag rugby festival
The Salisbury Girls' U13 and U15 Tag Rugby Festival will take place at Salisbury Rugby Club on Thursday 27 March 2008, 12.15pm – 3.30pm approx.
Issued: 19 March 2008

Empty premises to be liable for higher Business Rates
From April this year, owners of non-industrial commercial properties (shops, offices etc) in south Wiltshire that have been empty for more than three months will be liable to pay 100% of the basic business rate.
Issued: 18 March 2008

South Wiltshire's recycling figure hits 30% for the first time
The extension of the black box recycling scheme to the whole of the district has seen south Wiltshire's recycling figure hit 30% for the first time.
Issued: 18 March 2008

Don't lose the chance to comment on the future shape of south Wiltshire
An additional public meeting and exhibition is being arranged in Amesbury as part of the consultation on the draft Core Strategy of the Local Development Framework (LDF)
Issued: 17 March 2008

Wisecards to be made available free of charge
Salisbury District Council has decided that, from 1 April, the charge made for people obtaining a Wisecard, the council's discount card, will be dropped making it free to all eligible residents.
Issued: 17 March 2008

Bemerton Heath Neighbourhood Centre is now on-line
Salisbury District Council's Bemerton Heath Neighbourhood Centre has launched its very own website.
Issued: 13 March 2008

Salisbury District Girls Football festival
The Salisbury District Girls Football festival will take place on Tuesday 18 March at Salisbury City Football Club.
Issued: 13 March 2008

Draft plan for Churchill Gardens available for viewing
Following extensive consultation, Salisbury residents now have the opportunity to view the draft Management Plan for the city's Winston Churchill Gardens.
Issued: 05 March 2008

Blue Plaque Award for Salisbury's Dave Dee, Dozy, Beaky, Mick and Tich
Salisbury District Council's City Hall is to be the proud host of a blue plaque in honour of local 1960s super group – Dave Dee, Dozy, Beaky Mick and Tich.
Issued: 05 March 2008

Young basketball players reach new heights
Dozens of young people took part in the fifth Salisbury District Secondary Basketball Festival.
Issued: 05 March 2008

Salisbury District Girls Football festival
The Salisbury District Girls Football festival will take place on Tuesday 11 March at Salisbury City Football Club.
Issued: 05 March 2008

Salisbury District Council disappointed at legal ruling
Salisbury District Council is disappointed that an appeal hearing has upheld the government's legal right to create several new single unitary local authorities.
Issued: 04 March 2008

New study into potential Maltings and Central Car Park redevelopment
The possibility of developing a revitalised 'cultural centre' in Salisbury is to be investigated as part of a study into the potential redevelopment of the city's Maltings and Central Car Park area.
Issued: 27 February 2008

Where do we build 12,400 new houses in south Wiltshire?
Local people are being consulted on how South Wiltshire should tackle major challenges about how to accommodate thousands of new houses and jobs over the next 20 years.
Issued: 22 February 2008

Salisbury District Council pledges to fight for improvements at Stonehenge
Salisbury District Council has renewed its pledge to work towards improving the visitor facilities at Stonehenge.
Issued: 22 February 2008

Youngsters to compete in basketball festival
Dozens of young people will be taking part in the Salisbury District Secondary Basketball Festival on Wednesday 27 February.
Issued: 21 February 2008

Comments invited on draft plan for Salisbury allotments
Following extensive consultation, Salisbury's residents now have the opportunity to view the draft Management Plan for the city's various allotment sites.
Issued: 20 February 2008

Salisbury's central box office
Salisbury Tourist Information Centre has expanded its services to become the city's central box office.
Issued: 20 February 2008

Salisbury to serve up a real treat for Fair Trade fortnight
Salisbury District Council is continuing its campaign to make Salisbury a Fair Trade city by supporting Fair Trade Fortnight.
Issued: 19 February 2008

Revised planning and listed building applications for Bourne Hill submitted
New applications for planning permission and listed building consent for the refurbishment and extension of the Bourne Hill council offices, including a design brief for the North Garden, have been submitted by Salisbury District Council.
Issued: 19 February 2008

Love Wiltshire, love your neighbourhood
Street cleaning and highway maintenance staff from Salisbury District Council and Wiltshire County Council are asking south Wiltshire residents to 'Love Wiltshire' this Valentines day.
Issued: 08 February 2008

New car parking charges proposed
Salisbury District Council's Cabinet is recommending changes to car parking charges to the Full Council.
Issued: 05 February 2008

Returning Salisbury's Victoria Park to its former glory has moved a step closer
Salisbury District Council has been given the green light to apply for a million pound lottery bid to return the city's Victoria Park to its former glory.
Issued: 01 February 2008

Investing in public services, improving the life of south Wiltshire residents
Salisbury District Council's Cabinet is putting forward a budget that will see further investment in public services.
Issued: 31 January 2008

Local sports stars receive scholarships
Young people from the world of cricket, table tennis, judo, football and gymnastics have all been awarded a Mike Slade Sports Scholarship.
Issued: 30 January 2008

Recognising Henry Fawcett's achievements
A plaque has been installed at the base of the statue of Henry Fawcett in Salisbury's Market Place explaining the achievements of one of the city's most prominent sons.
Issued: 30 January 2008

Salisbury Shopmobility celebrates its 10th anniversary
Salisbury District Council's Shopmobility service celebrates its 10th anniversary this month.
Issued: 28 January 2008

Girls go into bat for indoor cricket festivals
Two indoor cricket festivals for local schoolgirls are taking place in January.
Issued: 23 January 2008

Climate change scrutiny review published
Salisbury District Council has just completed its eagerly anticipated scrutiny review on climate change.
Issued: 21 January 2008

District council sponsors green business award
Salisbury District Council is to sponsor the Green Business category in the Chamber of Commerce Business Excellence Awards for two years, commencing with the 2008 event.
Issued: 15 January 2008

Have your say on council priorities
Salisbury District Council is committed to listening to the views of local people and has placed consultation with residents at the core of its planning.
Issued: 15 January 2008

Residents want a city council for Salisbury
Salisbury District Council has won clear community support to do more work on the possibility of establishing a parish-level city council for Salisbury.
Issued: 14 January 2008

Salisbury District Council launches campaign to stamp out council tax discount fraud
Salisbury District Council is to launch a crackdown on potentially fraudulent claims for the single resident discount for council tax.
Issued: 11 January 2008

Politicians to be put under the spotlight in Salisbury
BBC 1's Question Time is coming to Salisbury District Council's City Hall.
Issued: 11 January 2008

Salisbury to remember, reflect and react on Holocaust day
Salisbury District Council and Salisbury Cathedral are again joining forces to mark Holocaust Memorial Day.
Issued: 09 January 2008

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