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Welcome to Wilton, a quintessentially English market town with a remarkable heritage.

As the ancient capital of Wessex, our history spans over 2000 years!

Wilton Town Council is dedicated to honouring this rich past, while actively looking to the future to ensure a vibrant and prosperous community for everyone.

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Join us at Wilton Village on Saturday 14th March

Published: 4 Mar 26

We'll be at the first Wilton Village Market of 2026, from 10am to 4pm. Along with a curated mix of food, artisan and craft stalls designed to showcase independent traders and creative talent from the region, we'll be there to answer any of your questions, chat with you about our plans for Wilton over the next year and to give you an opportunity to raise any concerns that you might have. The market aims to create a friendly, relaxed atmosphere while supporting small businesses and encouraging the community to shop local. We're looking forward to meeting local business owners, visitors and residents, so look out for the Town Council stand while you shop! Read More...

Fire Station Consultation: Public Meetings

Published: 23 Feb 26

Public meetings to discussed the proposed closure of 8 fire stations across the region, including Wilton, will be taking place at Castle Meadow Pavilion on Monday 9th March (6pm to 8pm) and Tuesday 10th March (10:30am to 12:30pm). For more information on how to participate, click the link above Read More...

Fire Station Consultation

Published: 16 Feb 26

Dorset & Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service (DWFRS) is proposing to shut a number of fire stations, including the one here in Wilton, due to "significant financial challenges". At the Dorset & Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service Authority meeting at Salisbury City Hall on Tuesday, it was decided to open a 13-week consultation on the plans, with a final decision expected on 30th June. 👨‍🚒 Wilton Fire Station not only serves our town and the surrounding villages, but also provides a valuable secondary response to incidents within the city of Salisbury to the east, the busy A36 & A303 to the north & west, along with the rural villages to the south. 🗣 Residents are encouraged to take part in the consultation and share their views on the proposed closure of eight fire stations across the counties of Wiltshire & Dorset. You can do so by visiting the consultation link below: 🌐 https://www.dwfire.org.uk/.../proposed-station-closures/ 📸 Wilton Fire Station Read More...

Photo Competition Extended

Published: 23 Jan 26

Thanks to the generosity of the Rotary Club of Wilton, who have donated £500 towards prizes for our photo competition, we have extended the deadline to Sunday 1st March 2026. There are now two categories: Under 18s and Over 18s To submit your photo, please see the rules on our social media, and email to: comms@wiltontowncouncil.gov.uk Read More...

2026/27 Budget & Precept

Published: 13 Jan 26

At its January meeting, Wilton Town Council agreed the budget for the 2026/27 financial year. As part of this decision, the Council carefully reviewed the needs of the town and the investment required to maintain and improve local facilities. Wilton Town Council has set out an ambitious programme of work for the year ahead, aimed at enhancing key community assets and ensuring they remain safe, accessible, and fit for purpose. To deliver these improvements, an increase in the Parish Precept will be required. Since 2020, the annual Parish Precept has risen by just 4.6% in total—significantly below inflation during this period. While this approach has helped limit increases for households, it has also meant that the Council has increasingly relied on its reserves to fund essential maintenance. Continuing to draw on reserves at this level would not be sustainable and would risk both future projects and ongoing upkeep. The planned programme for 2026/27 includes: • A full refurbishment of the public toilets in Market Square • Improvements to the Castle Meadow Pavilion, including resurfacing the car park and new lighting • A review of the Wilton’s Christmas lights to seek enhancements for the 2026 scheme • A redesign of the Town Council’s website to improve accessibility and resident/community communication Longer-term plans also include improvements to other important community facilities such as the cemetery and Council offices. To enable these investments, the Town Council will be increasing the Parish Precept by £146,462, which equates to an additional £1.77 per week for a Band D household. We fully recognise that many households are continuing to feel the impact of cost of living pressures, and the Council is acutely aware that any increase in household expenditure is difficult. This decision was therefore made with considerable care. However, the Council also has a collective responsibility to ensure that Wilton’s facilities and services remain sustainable for the long term. Investing now helps protect the town’s infrastructure, supports community wellbeing, and ensures that future generations continue to benefit from well-maintained public spaces and reliable Council services. The Council believes that these projects—alongside ongoing maintenance across all Council-managed sites—will bring lasting value to residents, businesses, and visitors, supporting the continued growth and vitality of Wilton. Read More...

We Need You!

Published: 12 Jan 26

Wilton Town Council is inviting Expressions of Interest to fill the Councillor position which was vacated in December. This position will be filled by co-option. If you are interested in becoming a Town Councillor, send your expression of interest to clerk@wiltontowncouncil.gov.uk Closing date: 2nd February 2026. Read More...

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