News - Wilton Town Council

Results of Uncontested Election

Published: 24 Apr 25

The nominations for Wilton Town Council have been published. Read More...

Vacant Councillor Seats

Published: 24 Apr 25

There are four vacancies that may be filled by co-option. Any person who is interested in standing for co-option should complete the co-option form that is within the Wilton Town Council co-option policy. Completed forms should be returned to the Council office by noon on 30th April 2025. Read More...

Next Full Council Meeting

Published: 7 Apr 25

This meeting will be held on Tuesday 6th May 2025 Read More...

Holocaust Memorial Day Reading

Published: 26 Jan 25

The reading that Alexandra Boyd has prepared for the 80th anniversay of the liberation of Auschwitz. This was to be read at the memorial service and the raising of the memorial flag Read More...

Happy New Year

Published: 1 Jan 25

Happy New Year from the Mayor and Mayoress, Cllr Alan Crossley and Mrs Yvonne Crossley Read More...

National Heritage Open Days

Published: 17 Sep 24

Saturday 14th September: National Heritage Open Days - Wilton Town Council Chamber - On Saturday 14th September we held a Heritage Open day. It was well attended and everyone loved seeing the old pictures of Wilton Read More...

Civic Service at St Mary and St Nicholas Church

Published: 17 Sep 24

Sunday 15th September: Civic Service in St Mary and St Nicholas Church. Councillors and guests at the Civic Service Read More...

Mayor of Wilton 2024/2025

Published: 16 May 24

Wilton Town Council are delighted to announce that ... Read More...

Helpful information from Neighbourhood Watch..

Published: 18 Jan 23

Helpful information from Neighbourhood Watch.. Read More...

Reading of the Proclamation

Published: 11 Sep 22

This will take place at 2pm on Sunday 11th September on the steps of the Parish Church of St Mary and St Nicholas. All are welcome. Read More...

Wilton Jubilee Beacon plus special guests!

Published: 6 Jun 22

Wilton Jubilee Beacon plus special guests! Read More...

Notice of Conclusion of Audit

Published: 13 Apr 22

Notice of Conclusion of Audit.. Read More...

Pavement and access survey in Wilton

Published: 1 Apr 22

Interested in helping improve accessibility in Wilton? Read More...

Community Policing - do you know your local officers?

Published: 9 Mar 22

Community Policing - do you know your local officers? Read More...

Waste Collection notice from Wiltshire Council

Published: 9 Mar 22

Waste Collection notice from Wiltshire Council... Read More...

Wilton Link Scheme - Volunteers required

Published: 25 Feb 22

Wilton Link Scheme - Volunteers required... Read More...

Wilton Christmas Tree Lighting 2021

Published: 3 Nov 21

Wilton Christmas Tree Lighting event 2021 will be on the 3rd December from 4pm-7:30pm... Read More...

Notice of Road Closure for Christmas Lighting event

Published: 3 Nov 21

Notice of Road Closure for Christmas Lighting event on the 3rd December 2021 Read More...

Get Out Get Active - Wilton Coffee Morning

Published: 15 Oct 21

Get Out Get Active - Wilton Coffee Morning - come and have your say - Tuesday the 19th October, 10.30am - 11.30am at the Wilton Community Centre Read More...

Charter Market returning to Wilton

Published: 29 Sep 21

The Charter Market is returning to the Market Square in Wilton during October... Read More...

Notice of tender invite for Wishford Road Play Area

Published: 23 Sep 21

Notice of tender invite for Wishford Road Play Area Read More...

Notice of tender invite for Grounds Maintenance Contract

Published: 23 Sep 21

Notice of tender invite for Grounds Maintenance Contract Read More...

Wiltshire Council

Wiltshire Council's Draft Climate Strategy

Published: 8 Sep 21

Links attached to Wiltshire Council's Draft Climate Strategy and Online Survey Read More...

Christmas Tree Lighting - 3rd December 2021

Published: 1 Sep 21

Wilton's famous Lighting of the Christmas Tree event is back and promises to be a great event this year! Read More...

Road Closure notification - Wessex Water

Published: 31 Aug 21

Wessex Water have notified us that there will be road closures in Wilton from Monday the 11th October for approximately 4 weeks - see below for further details... Read More...

Fraudulent email alert.

Published: 9 Aug 21

Action Fraud has received over 700 reports from members of the public about fake emails purporting to be from the NHS. The emails claim to be able to provide people with a “digital passport” that “proves you have been vaccinated against COVID-19”.... Read More...

Grounds Maintenance Contract

Published: 28 Jul 21

Wilton Town Council is now inviting tenders for its grounds maintenance contact. The detailed specification.... Read More...

Update from Wiltshire Council

Published: 7 Jul 21

Please see below for an update from Wiltshire Council regarding its Climate Strategy... Read More...

A36 - Traffic Lights at 'Park Wall' junction

Published: 7 Jul 21

Following last night's Full Council meeting Wilton Town Council have ... Read More...

Vegetation on footpath cut back

Published: 9 Jun 21

Following our request to Wiltshire Council's Sparkle Team it is great to see... Read More...

Councillor Vacancy

Published: 3 Jun 21

Notice of Vacancy in Office of Councillor Read More...

Development presentation

Published: 27 May 21

Wilton Town Council have arranged for a meeting on the 8th June to receive a presentation from the agents overseeing the development on land and buildings at EV Naish Ltd, Crow Lane and 51/53 North Street... Read More...

Mayor raises over £5500 during term in office.

Published: 27 May 21

The outgoing Mayor of Wilton Cllr Andrew Kinsey raises a phenomenal £5500 for his elected charities in just 8 months... Read More...

Tender invite - Wishford Road Play Area

Published: 10 May 21

Wilton Town Council is seeking Tenders for new play equipment at its Wishford Road Play Area and is inviting interested parties to apply... Read More...

Election results for Wilton Town Council

Published: 10 May 21

Congratulations to all the successful candidates ... Read More...

Michael Herbert Hall Vaccinations Update..

Published: 5 May 21

Michael Herbert Hall Vaccinations Update.. Read More...

Thank you from the Mayor

Published: 5 May 21

A massive THANK YOU.... Read More...

2021 Elections - a helpful guide

Published: 30 Apr 21

One week to go until election day! It’s now just one week to go until a number of elections take place. ...... Read More...

Wilton Tennis Courts

Published: 29 Mar 21

Wilton Tennis Courts - these are now open! Read More...

New Play Equipment - on order

Published: 10 Mar 21

Wilton Town Council agreed in the last meeting to install a new trampoline and toddler climbing tower with slide... Read More...

Grounds Maintenance Tender

Published: 4 Mar 21

Wilton Town Council is inviting tenders for Grounds Maintenance. Read More...

Census 2021

Published: 19 Feb 21

Wiltshire Council have just published information which will hopefully answer any questions about this years Census. Read More...

Road Closure notification - section of Bulbridge Road

Published: 15 Feb 21

Road Closure notification - section of Bulbridge Road on the 19th February Read More...

South Street Car Park now being used for Covid vaccination parking

Published: 4 Feb 21

Wilton Town Council agreed in the recent Full Council meeting that, whilst the Community Vaccine Program is underway ... Read More...

Wilton Welcomes New Town Clerk!

Published: 1 Feb 21

Wilton Town Council would like to welcome our new Town Clerk, Clare Churchill who, after acting as a Locum Clerk, officially started her new role this week... Read More...

Road Closure notice - Silver Street

Published: 27 Jan 21

Urgent Closure of: A30 Silver Street, Wilton.... Read More...

Urgent - Volunteers Needed

Published: 25 Jan 21

Call to action – Salisbury District Hospital needs extra volunteers Salisbury Hospital are looking for assistance with two volunteer roles as described below... Read More...

Youth Covid-19 Support Fund

Published: 20 Jan 21

A Government Fund: £16.5 million Youth Covid-19 Support Fund, open to grassroots youth clubs, uniformed youth groups... Read More...

Census 2021

Published: 15 Jan 21

The census is taking place in March 2021. It’s a survey that happens every 10 years and gives us a picture of all the people and households... Read More...

Surviving Winter Fund

Published: 15 Jan 21

Surviving Winter Fund - Update from Wiltshire Council's Community Engagement Team Wiltshire residents can now claim up to £250 via the Centre for Sustainable Energy... Read More...

New-look MyWilts reporting app

Published: 18 Dec 20

Wiltshire Council has re-vamped it's online reporting site... Read More...

Wiltshire Youth Choir Winter Course

Published: 15 Dec 20

Wiltshire Youth Choir Winter Course - for ages 12-18 Read More...

Wilton Library re-opens!

Published: 15 Dec 20

Wilton Library re-opens! Read More...

Who to contact for help - useful numbers

Published: 10 Dec 20

If you, or someone you know, are struggling at the moment then Wiltshire Council has a very helpful page on it's website with some useful numbers and links to helpful sites: Read More...

Guidance for Support and Childcare Bubbles

Published: 7 Dec 20

Support and childcare bubbles Read More...

Wilton

Wilton's Christmas Lights now on!

Published: 26 Nov 20

Wilton Town Council is pleased to announce that the Lights for our well known Christmas Tree in the Market Square are now on! The lights were turned on by the Town's Mayor, Cllr Andrew Kinsey, this evening.... Read More...

Puzzle for Mayors Appeal

Published: 11 Nov 20

Puzzles of Wilton have been especially produced to raise funds for this years Mayors Appeal... Read More...

Remembrance Service

Published: 11 Nov 20

This morning Councillors were joined by other organisations at the St Mary & St Nicholas Church ... Read More...

Restored River Wylye signs return to Wilton

Published: 10 Nov 20

The River Wylye signs were starting to look rather tired and not a great advert for Wilton, so earlier this year Wilton Town Council commissioned for these signs, located on Minster Street and North Street to be completely restored... Read More...

Tennis Courts now closed

Published: 6 Nov 20

Due to the new national restrictions we unfortunately have had to close the Tennis Courts... Read More...

Wilton Help! now live again

Published: 5 Nov 20

With the Governments new lockdown measures taking effect from today we are pleased to see that Wilton Help! is up and running again in order to help ... Read More...

Full Council meeting now online!

Published: 1 Aug 20

Due to the current Covid-19 situation Wilton Town Council's Full Council meeting on the 4th August will be available on Zoom. The meeting is open to all to attend and the link and Agenda is available at: http://www.wiltontowncouncil.gov.uk/_UserFiles/Files/_Agendas/100985-FC_Agenda_04-08-20.pdf Read More...

£2800 donated to the Wilton & Barford CofE Primary School!

Published: 20 Jul 20

The Mayor of Wilton, Cllr Ivan Seviour was delighted to have been able to present the Headteacher Mr Richard Boase with a cheque for £2800 on Friday... Read More...

Wilton Play areas and Outdoor Gym to re-open from the 4th July.

Published: 2 Jul 20

Following recent Government guidance and Wilton Town Council are pleased to announce the play areas at Minster Street and Bulbridge and Outdoor Gym at Castle Meadow. Whilst they are open, to enable safe use the following guidelines will be in place: Read More...

Interactive map to help you find local COVID-19 support

Published: 7 Apr 20

Wiltshire Council has created an online interactive map that allows people to see what COVID-19 community support is available in their neighbourhood and throughout the county. The map, which will be regularly updated, can be found at www.wiltshire.gov.uk/public-health-coronavirus and people simply have to type in their town/village/city name or a postcode... Read More...

Voucher Scheme launches for schools providing free school meals

Published: 1 Apr 20

The UK Government has just announced a voucher scheme for schools providing free school meals Read More...

Government support for businesses

Published: 1 Apr 20

In need of financial support from the Government in the wake of Covid-19? Here is a link to the UK Government's page outlining all the financial support packages for businesses, advice on how to operate your business, support for your employees, for example workers' wage costs and information on changes to planning and regulations. Read More...

Wilton Covid-19 Helpline

Published: 29 Mar 20

Wilton Town Council, along with the help of an amazing group of volunteers have set up a to assist those in Wilton who need help during this difficult period. Read More...

Covid-19 - Can You Help?

Published: 24 Mar 20

Coronavirus (COVID-19) - Sign-up to help! Read More...

Concerned about your business during Covid-19

Published: 19 Mar 20

Do you own or run a business and are worried about the impact of Corona Virus on your business? The Chancellor has set out a package of temporary and targeted measures to support public services, people and businesses through this period of disruption caused by COVID-19. For more information visit the Government's website. Read More...

Wilton Country Markets

Published: 18 Mar 20

Wilton Country Markets - Cancelled until further notice Read More...

Result of By-Election

Published: 28 Feb 20

Congratulations to Alan Crossley who was last night elected to fill the vacancy on Wilton Town Council created by the resignation of Dr Bex Lyons. Congratulation to all candidates in what was a close result. Read More...

Wilton Plant Fest 2020

Published: 27 Feb 20

Wilton Town Council is proud to be supporting this year's Wilton Plant Fest... Read More...

Make a Scarecow Competition!

Published: 27 Feb 20

As part of the Wilton Plant Fest which is being held at Castle Meadow this year between the 10th - 16th May, there is a Makr A Scarecrow Competition, with prizes for the winners!! To enter just email a photo of yor finished scarecrow to wiltonplantfestival@gmail.com , entries to be received no later than 30th April 2020. Read More...

Nominated Candidates for Elections

Published: 26 Feb 20

Below is a list as provided by Electoral Services at Wiltshire Council of the candidates nominated for to stand for the upcoming election for the vacant seat at Wilton Town Council. Read More...

Valentines Day at the Veterans Centre

Published: 14 Feb 20

Valentines Day at the Veterans Centre: The Mayor, Cllr Ivan Seviour, and the Mayoress, Mrs Jane Seviour, visited at the Veteran's Centre in Wilton this morning to present them with gift of 45 individual pictures Jane has created, one for each flat entitled ‘Home is Where the Heart Is’! #veterans #lovewilton Read More...

Pub Quiz raises money for Mayor's Appeal.

Published: 31 Jan 20

Thank you to all who attended the quiz at The Bear last night in aid of the Mayor's Appeal. It was a fun night and a fantastic £191.00 was raised for the appeal. Many thanks to the Quizmaster James Hitchings for all his hard work in organising the event. Thanks also to Jason for hosting in the Bear. Thank you also to the winning team for donating their winnings to the appeal. Read More...

Date Set for Town Council By-Election

Published: 30 Jan 20

Wilton Town Council's By-Election has now been confirmed for the 12th March 2020 Read More...

Vacancy for a Town Councillor

Published: 18 Dec 19

Could this be you? Wilton Town Council has a vacancy for a local councillor. Read More...

Wilton Christmas Tree Lighting

Published: 6 Dec 19

Friday the 6th December is the annual Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony in Wilton! The event starts at 4pm and the lighting of the tree will be at 6:30pm Read More...

Wilton Neighbourhood Plan - have your say

Published: 1 Nov 19

Your opinions are important What is the Neighbourhood Plan? The Neighbourhood Plan is your opportunity to influence how Wilton is enhanced and protected through any new development undertaken in the Town. How will this happen? All planning applications in Wilton will have to be assessed against the policies in the Neighbourhood Plan, not just the policies of Wiltshire Council, which will give us all much more control over how the Town develops. Read More...

Santa is coming!

Published: 14 Oct 19

Come and see the tallest living Christmas tree in Europe! Read More...

Business as Usual at Wilton Market

Published: 4 Oct 19

Stepping away from tradition the Charter Fair will be in Wilton from 11th to the 13th October - starting on the Friday instead of the traditional Thursday. This change does mean that the usual Thursday Market in Wilton, and it's regular stall holders, will continue as usual - why not pop along, get some great local produce and support local businesses! Read More...

Mayors Arts & Crafts Sale

Published: 30 Sep 19

Saturday the 19th October, the Mayor of Wilton Cllr Ivan Seviour will be hosting an Art & Crafts Fair .. Read More...

A Facelift for Market Square

Published: 23 Jul 19

Works started today on improvements to the Market Square in Wilton. Read More...

How we spend your money

Published: 24 Jun 19

For the first time, Wilton Town Council's budget is explained in a simple to read leaflet... Read More...

Wilton elects new Mayor

Published: 31 May 19

Councillor Ivan Seviour has been appointed Mayor of Wilton for 2019/20 Read More...

Wilton Market Survey

Published: 25 Apr 19

Wilton Town Council would love to have your feedback about the town's weekly market.. Read More...

Mayors Report for 2018/2019

Published: 8 Apr 19

Attached is the Mayor Cllr Peter Edge's report for 2018/2019 Read More...

Wilton in Bloom

Published: 3 Apr 19

Wilton Town Council is subsidising hanging baskets for businesses and public buildings located near the Market Square in the Town Centre. If you buy one basket, WTC will buy another for you - completely free.... Read More...

Annual Town Meeting

Published: 29 Mar 19

Tuesday the 2nd April is the Wilton Town Council's Annual Town Meeting - all are welcome to attend Read More...

Solar Panels at Castle Meadow

Published: 20 Mar 19

Wilton Town's new solar panels are being installed! Read More...

Mayors Appeal Quiz Night

Published: 13 Mar 19

Quiz night in aid of the Mayors Appeal Read More...

Survey about the Lighting in the Market Square

Published: 15 Feb 19

Wilton Town Council would like feedback from residents about the Christmas Tree Lighting event held in December and also the lighting in the Market Square. Read More...

Town budget agreed

Published: 12 Feb 19

Wilton Town Council approves its budget for 2019-2020 Read More...

Cemetery path resurfacing

Published: 8 Feb 19

A big thank you to Tim Laishley who is doing a fantastic job on behalf of our contractors idverde re-laying the gravel path at the Shaftesbury Road Cemetery! looking fantastic! Read More...

Tennis Courts closed for the winter

Published: 19 Dec 18

The nets have been taken down Read More...

Crow Lane Flood Barrier

Published: 20 Nov 18

Crow Lane Temporary Barrier Deployment Exercise Thursday 6th December Wilton Town Council and the Environment agency are practising the deployment of the Temporary barriers that are used at Crow Lane during high water levels on the River Wylye. Please do not park Read More...

Tennis Courts at Minster St Park

Published: 31 Aug 18

Courts are now open and available for use, the current access code is 4718. Read More...