Durrington Town Council

30/09/2026

There are planned maintenance works on the A303, where National Highways will be undertaking the renewal of road markings and road studs as part of its ongoing network maintenance programme. The works are being delivered to maintain road safety and asset condition along the route.

Please see the diversion drawings attached for your information.

Date: 19/10/2026 – 22/10/2026
Time: 20:00 – 06:00

29/09/2026

Half Pipe Removed – A Reminder About Respecting Public Property

We wanted to update residents that the unsafe half pipe on the Recreation Ground has now been removed.

The half pipe had deteriorated to the point where it was no longer safe to use. To protect children and young people, the Council put Heras fencing around it while arrangements were made for its removal.

Unfortunately, the fencing was deliberately damaged. Some of it was damaged beyond repair and could not be returned to the company that owned it. As a result, the Council had no option but to purchase the fencing as well as paying the hire costs. The total cost to the Council was over £600.

This is money that ultimately comes from residents Council Tax and could otherwise have been used towards improvements and facilities in our village.

We know that the vast majority of our young people want somewhere safe and enjoyable to spend their time, which is why the Council is continuing with the new pump track project. We are investing in this facility for the benefit of children and young people across our community.

We hope that the actions of a small number of individuals do not result in the new pump track being damaged or vandalised.

Please talk to your children and young people about respecting the facilities provided for them. Public money spent repairing vandalised equipment is money that cannot be spent on new improvements, activities and facilities for the community.

We want to provide better facilities — but we need everyone to help us look after them.

Please respect our Recreation Ground. Please help us make our investment in young people count. ❤️

28/09/2026

24/09/2026

We still have lots of availability for our community passes and FREE national trust passes.

17/09/2026

OnTrack will be at the Pavilion from 4pm Friday 18th Sept. Come and have a chat to them about the design of the new pumptrack coming soon!

07/09/2026

Tonight!

02/09/2026

🚲 Come and see the plans for Durrington’s new Pump Track! 🎉

Join us at the Pavilion on Friday 18th September from 4pm to see the proposals for our exciting new pump track project.

🏁 Work is due to start this autumn, so come along, take a look at the design and find out what’s planned for the Recreation Ground.

We’d love to see local residents there and give everyone the opportunity to see what this exciting new facility will look like!

📅 Friday 18th September
⏰ From 4pm
📍 Durrington Pavilion

14/08/2026

Help prevent wildfires in Wiltshire

Dorset & Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service (DWFRS) is encouraging residents and visitors to bring a picnic and not a barbecue when out and about. Warmer and breezy weather increases the risk of accidental or deliberate fires in our open spaces.

A wildfire can escalate quickly, so we are asking everyone to follow some simple steps:
• If you are enjoying our open spaces stay alert for signs of fire—smoke, heat, or unusual smells. If you spot anything worrying, call 999 immediately. Consider downloading and using What3Words to identify your exact location.
• Avoid having open fires or using barbecues in the countryside.
• Extinguish smoking materials properly, and don’t throw cigarette ends on the ground or out of car windows – take your litter home.
• If you’re at the beach, don’t set off flares, have campfires or light barbecues as these can easily lead to gorse and foliage on the cliffs catching fire.
• You can also help by reporting any anti-social behaviour on our heaths to CrimeStoppers by calling 0800 555 111 (100% Anonymous).
Landowners and land managers are also advised, where possible, to be prepared for fires and ensure that fire breaks are cut and well maintained with any cut grasses and vegetation removed from the site.

Stay safe around rivers during the hot weather

With warmer weather encouraging more people to cool off in local rivers, we're reminding residents that open water swimming can carry serious risks.

Cold water shock, strong currents, hidden hazards and sudden changes in depth can all can present significant dangers.

River water quality can also change quickly, increasing the chance of illness from bacteria and other pollutants.

Stay informed, stay aware and enjoy the water safely.

Working together to avoid a hosepipe ban

Wessex Water is calling on us all to play our part to avoid a hosepipe ban in Wiltshire.

Water demand is currently more than 30% higher than normal due to the ongoing hot, dry weather. Although there is still enough water available and extra work is underway to find and fix leaks, water is being used faster than underground reservoirs can be replenished.

By making small changes to reduce water use where possible, we can all help protect supplies for our communities and the environment, and reduce the likelihood of a hosepipe ban if dry conditions continue.

03/08/2026

Today at the Pavilion.
Pop in for refreshments or ice cream.