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🎂 Happy 341st Birthday! 🎂

Today marks the 341st anniversary of one of Wilton`s Town Charters.

King James II presented the Charter to Wilton on 7th October 1685.

Our Charter collection dates back over 900 years. Charters functioned as a "declaration of independence" allowing the ancient Borough of Wilton to act as a self-governing town. It allowed the town to appoint our own Mayor, Bailiffs and Aldermen to govern, granted rights to hold markets and fairs, established courts and gaols, and allowed for the collection of local taxes.

In 1685, Wilton`s economy centred on agriculture, local markets, and the developing wool and textile trade, while national events such as the Monmouth Rebellion, an attempt to overthrow James II, would have been closely watched by local landowners, clergy, and officials. Wilton, lying directly on the route into Salisbury, would have seen increased movement of soldiers, messengers, supply wagons and officials during the rebellion, boosting trade in the town.

You can read a translation of this charter, see the other Town Charters, and read more about the history of Wilton, on our website:
https://www.wiltontowncouncil.gov.uk/local-information/history-of-wilton/

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🎂 Happy 341st Birthday! 🎂 Today marks the 341st anniversary of one of Wilton's Town Charters. King James II presented the Charter to Wilton on 7th October 1685. Our Charter collection dates back over 900 years. Charters functioned as a "declaration of independence" allowing the ancient Borough of Wilton to act as a self-governing town. It allowed the town to appoint our own Mayor, Bailiffs and Aldermen to govern, granted rights to hold markets and fairs, established courts and gaols, and allowed for the collection of local taxes. In 1685, Wilton's economy centred on agriculture, local markets, and the developing wool and textile trade, while national events such as the Monmouth Rebellion, an attempt to overthrow James II, would have been closely watched by local landowners, clergy, and officials. Wilton, lying directly on the route into Salisbury, would have seen increased movement of soldiers, messengers, supply wagons and officials during the rebellion, boosting trade in the town. You can read a translation of this charter, see the other Town Charters, and read more about the history of Wilton, on our website: https://www.wiltontowncouncil.gov.uk/local-information/history-of-wilton/

👥 Town Council Meeting - Monday at 7pm 👥

The next meeting of the Full Town Council is on Monday 12th October at 7pm at Wilton Baptist Church.

All Town Council meetings are open to everyone. Residents are very welcome and encouraged to attend and there is time set aside at each meeting to hear from members of the public.

Our meetings are also streamed online, for those unable to attend in person. You can join the meeting online using the link within the agenda.

This month`s agenda includes:
🏠 Commenting on local planning applications
🏎️ To hear an update on the proposed 20mph zone for the town centre
🛝 To receive the Q2 playground inspection reports
🧾 To consider an emerging Approved Contractor list
🐑 To consider requesting a transfer of the Sheep Fair Field from the County to the Town Council
📈 To receive an update on the Strategic Plan progress
🪦 To consider re-opening the Cemetery
... and more

You can view the full agenda and supporting documents on our website at:
https://www.wiltontowncouncil.gov.uk/our-meetings/full-council/

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👥 Town Council Meeting - Monday at 7pm 👥 The next meeting of the Full Town Council is on Monday 12th October at 7pm at Wilton Baptist Church. All Town Council meetings are open to everyone. Residents are very welcome and encouraged to attend and there is time set aside at each meeting to hear from members of the public. Our meetings are also streamed online, for those unable to attend in person. You can join the meeting online using the link within the agenda. This month's agenda includes: 🏠 Commenting on local planning applications 🏎️ To hear an update on the proposed 20mph zone for the town centre 🛝 To receive the Q2 playground inspection reports 🧾 To consider an emerging Approved Contractor list 🐑 To consider requesting a transfer of the Sheep Fair Field from the County to the Town Council 📈 To receive an update on the Strategic Plan progress 🪦 To consider re-opening the Cemetery ... and more You can view the full agenda and supporting documents on our website at: https://www.wiltontowncouncil.gov.uk/our-meetings/full-council/

🔑 Lost Property at the Council Offices 🔑

We have a number of items in Lost Property at the Council Offices that have been left behind at our facilities over the last few weeks.

These include
☑️ Keys
☑️ A water bottle
☑️ A bracelet
☑️ A child`s jumper
☑️ A child`s jacket
☑️ A pac-a-mac
☑️ A fob watch

If any of these items are yours, please contact the Council Offices to arrange collection, or call in between 10am - 2pm on any weekday.

Items not collected by 19th October will be disposed of.

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🔑 Lost Property at the Council Offices 🔑 We have a number of items in Lost Property at the Council Offices that have been left behind at our facilities over the last few weeks. These include ☑️ Keys ☑️ A water bottle ☑️ A bracelet ☑️ A child's jumper ☑️ A child's jacket ☑️ A pac-a-mac ☑️ A fob watch If any of these items are yours, please contact the Council Offices to arrange collection, or call in between 10am - 2pm on any weekday. Items not collected by 19th October will be disposed of.

🗣 Conversation with the Mayor 🗣

The second part of the Tale of Two Mayors has finished in the Council Chamber.

Engage Wilton in conversation with the current Mayor of Wilton, Cllr Chris Harrison, finding out about what drives him, his passion for Wilton and his desire to improve the town for our residents.

Thank you to all those who came, the Engage volunteers and the organisers for a brilliant day.

There`s plenty more going on around Wilton throughout the rest of the Autumn Festival this weekend. Make sure to check out the Engage Wilton page for more info.

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🗣 Conversation with the Mayor 🗣 The second part of the Tale of Two Mayors has finished in the Council Chamber. Engage Wilton in conversation with the current Mayor of Wilton, Cllr Chris Harrison, finding out about what drives him, his passion for Wilton and his desire to improve the town for our residents. Thank you to all those who came, the Engage volunteers and the organisers for a brilliant day. There's plenty more going on around Wilton throughout the rest of the Autumn Festival this weekend. Make sure to check out the Engage Wilton page for more info.