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Old Sarum & Longhedge Neighbourhood Watch Scheme Update.
We currently have 79 volunteers who between them deliver the 4,200 newsletters every two months, but are short due to residents moving and an increase in new houses. We need volunteers to deliver newsletters in the areas below. Can you help? Contact Barry at admin@laverstock-ford.co.uk Downview Road, Laverstock Longhedge -Any help would be appreciated as the estate grows in size.
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PARISH COUNCIL GRANT SCHEME The Council encourages applications from local community based, ‘not for profit’ or charitable organisations e.g. voluntary groups, societies, clubs (including new start-ups), sports clubs, youth clubs, playgroups, and community projects. Policy & Guidance for Applicants Application Form Note: The application form is in Word Document format and will be downloaded to your download folder.
See the Old Sarum Community Website and newsletter here.
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BREAKING NEWS Planning Permission Refused for 462 dwellings on Old Sarum Airfield The Appeal Decision has been announced for Planning Application 15/04004/OUT which included the construction of 462 dwellings on the airfield. The appeal has been dismissed by the Inspector and planning permission has been refused. The Appeal Decision document issued by the Planning Inspectorate can be seen here. _____________________________________________________ A Parish Councillor Stands Down Cllr David Burton decided recently to stand down from the Parish Council. His contributions to the Parish have been significant, both as a resident and Councillor. The Parish Council expressed its thanks to David at the June Parish Council meeting. More information on David’s involvement in the Parish can be found here. _____________________________________________________ Click to enlarge and read whole document
ELECTORAL DIVISION RECOMMENDATIONS Have your say A consultation on the further draft recommendations for division boundaries in Wiltshire has begun. Have your say by 29th July https://consultation.lgbce.org.uk ‘Further Limited Draft Recommendations’ Letter Map of draft parish boundary proposals
Old Sarum Airfield Planning Application Appeal Public Enquiry The Appeal Decision has been announced for Planning Application 15/04004/OUT which included the construction of 462 dwellings on the airfield. The appeal has been dismissed by the Inspector and planning permission has been refused. See full details of earlier events here.
Our Parish Plan outlined the need for the following action: "The Parish Council will continue to secure representation from the four communities and will seek further ways to improve its association with them for example by rotating the venue of Parish meetings." Future Parish Council meetings will be held at Old Sarum Community Centre, Hampton Park (Greentrees School) and Laverstock at River Bourne Community Farm on a rolling programmed basis. The next monthly Parish Council meeting will be held on Monday 19th August at River Bourne Community Farm Laverstock at 7pm. Residents are welcome to attend. Residents can address the council with any concerns for up to 3 minutes before the meeting proper starts. Details of meetings and agenda are to be found on our Agendas & Minutes page.
Planning Applications The PC is providing a table which lists the Planning Applications that have been referred to the Parish Council for their opinion. Applications are generally considered by a team of three Councillors, but may occasionally be referred to the whole Council. Full details may be viewed on the Wiltshire Council website. The RESPONSE is the view of the Parish Council and will be considered, along with other consultations, by Wiltshire Council, who will make the decision. Click here to see the table of applications.
Area Boards Giving power back to the people What is an Area Board? The Area Boards are a new way of working to bring local decision making back into the heart of the community. They are a formal part of Wiltshire Council that try to find solutions for local issues such as road repairs, traffic problems and speeding in villages, litter, facilities for young people and affordable housing. People who work with the 18 Area Boards include councillors, community area managers, democratic service officers together with one member of the council’s top decision making committee, the cabinet. It also includes the local NHS, fire and emergency services, police, town and parish councils, community area partnerships and many other groups. By working in partnership with local communities, the council can achieve so much more than it ever could on its own. We hope this will lead to better services, better communities and a better quality of life for everyone in Wiltshire. Southern Wiltshire Area Board meetings 7pm Thu 11 Jul 2019 Coombe Bissett Village Hall Wed 4 Sep 2019 Trafalgar School Downton Thu 28 Nov 2019 Alderbury Village Hall Salisbury Area Board (Bishopdown Farm) meetings 7pm Thu 4 Jul 2019 City Hall Thu 26 Sep 2019 City Hall Mon 4 Nov 2019 City Hall

Parish Newsletter July/August 2019
Country Park We are pleased to announce that Castle Hill Country Park has been transferred to the Parish Council. Now the hard work begins to nurture the Country Park, turning the spoil-scapes to wildflower-scapes and ensuring the special qualities of Castle Hill are preserved for future generations. Thanks to everyone who made our community art workshop and Country Park information drop-in on the 15th of April such a memorable event. There will be more opportunities to enjoy and learn about Castle Hill Country Park over the coming year as the Park continues to take shape. Kerry Lemon discusses her public art commission in Laverstock
Local Trails See the trail guides for Laverstock, Hampton Park and Old Sarum. Enjoyable local country walks.
St Andrew's Church Service Details