Welcome to Wilton

👥 Town Council Meeting - Tonight at 7pm 👥

A reminder of tonight`s meeting of the Full Town Council, starting 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
📝 Considering design options and next steps for the Castle Meadow project
🛠 Considering replacement of the railings at the Cemetery
♿ Reviewing actions regarding accessibility at the Baptist Church
🆘 Planning for an Emergency Contact Hub in Wilton
💷 Considering a community grant application
... and more

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

🛑 Water Ditchampton, Wilton 🛑
14th to 16th September, 08:00-16:30 daily

Traffic control: Stop/Go boards
Responsible for works: Wiltshire Council
Details: Ditching works: removing silt accumulation
More info: https://one.network/?GB152364523

🥀 Maintenance of Our Wildflower Areas 🥀

Over the coming week, our grounds contractor will be undertaking seasonal maintenance of the wildflower walk at Minster Street and the wildflower area at Castle Meadow.

This will involve cutting back the current vegetation and collecting the cuttings.

Every Autumn, the wildflower areas are cut back for several reasons:
🌱 Cutting the areas back allows for any remaining seeds to be deposited back onto the soil, helping replenish the seedbank.
🌾 Wildflowers thrive in poorer nutrient soils, so cutting the area and removing the cuttings helps to deplete the soil fertility, preventing grasses taking over the area.
⛅ It allows for the ground canopy to be opened up to sunlight and autumn rains, helping seeds germinate and establish stronger roots ahead of the winter frosts.
🎋 Collecting the cuttings also helps prevent a build up of plant "thatch" on the ground, which can rot and trap excess damp.

🚶‍♂️ Midnight Walk: Next Saturday 🚶‍♀️

Next Saturday, the Mayor of Wilton, Cllr Chris Harrison, will be taking part in the Midnight Walk for Salisbury Hospice.

The Hospice`s Sponsor a Nurse campaign is the Mayor`s Charity of the Year for this Mayoral year.

Last year, the Hospice had over 800 interactions with Wilton residents. The hospice needs over £4 million each year to run all it’s services and it costs £119 per day for each registered nurse.

The Mayor will be completing the walk in his robes and Chain of Office, and will be joined by the Deputy Mayor, Cllr Charlotte Blackman.

You can sponsor them, or sign-up to walk with them, by visiting
https://www.wiltontowncouncil.gov.uk/midnightwalk/