Wilton Town Council

02/11/2026

💷 Budget Consultation 💷

Have Your Say on Wilton Town Council’s Budget for 2027/28!

Each year, Wilton Town Council sets a budget to ensure it can continue delivering services, maintaining community assets, supporting local projects, and investing in improvements that benefit the town. As we begin planning for the 2027/28 financial year, we want to hear from the people who know Wilton best, our residents.

The draft budget outlines how public funds could be allocated across a range of services and priorities. Before any decisions are finalised, we are inviting residents to share their views.

There are several ways to get involved. You can attend one of our drop-in consultation sessions, where councillors and officers will be available to answer questions and discuss the draft budget, or you can submit your comments and feedback online.

Your views are important and will help inform the Council’s decision-making process as we set a budget that reflects the needs and aspirations of our community.

For more information, and to complete our online survey, visit:
https://www.wiltontowncouncil.gov.uk/budget-consultation/

01/11/2026

🎖 Remembrance Sunday: Next Weekend 🎖

Next Sunday, 8th November, Councillors will join with the HM Lord Lieutenant of Wiltshire, Dame Sarah Troughton DCVO, and members of our community to take part in the Remembrance Day procession and Church service.

West Street will be closed from the Market Square to the Church of St Mary & St Nicholas from 10:15am to 10:30am to allow the procession to take place.

The service includes 2 Minutes’ Silence at 11am, and concludes around 11.15. This is followed by the laying of wreaths at the War Memorial (in front of the church), by representatives of the Town and County Councils, Wilton Veterans, local business and community organisations, Emergency Services, Scouts, Guides and the Parish Church.

We would like to invite residents to join us to honour those who served, and continue serving, in our Armed Forces.

This is a very well-attended service. To be sure of a seat, please make your way into church by 10.20am.

Serving members of HM Armed Forces are welcome to attend in uniform.

Following the Church service, the Mayor will be hosting a short reception at Wilton Community Centre, to which everyone is also invited.

📷 Wiltshire and Swindon History centre
This image shows the harvest gathered in mainly by women of the Land Army, assisted by Soldiers during the First World War. The first female Mayor of Wilton, Edith Olivier MBE helped found the Wiltshire Women's Land Army in 1916.

31/10/2026

🎃👻 Wilton’s Trick or Treat Trail is Today! 👻🎃

Looking for some Halloween fun this afternoon? Wilton’s free Trick or Treat Trail is taking place from 4pm to 6pm.

Collect your treats, enjoy the Halloween atmosphere, and most importantly, show your support for the fantastic independent businesses that make Wilton such a vibrant and welcoming community.

🕷️ 4pm - 6pm
📍 Across participating businesses in Wilton town centre
🍬 Fun for families and young trick-or-treaters

We look forward to seeing lots of little witches, wizards, ghosts and ghouls out and about around town this evening!

30/10/2026

Wilton is the 8th best place to live in Wiltshire! 🫶

“This postcard-perfect village serves up quaint cottages, cosy pubs and some seriously strong community vibes.”
Wherever could they be talking about?! 🤔
See the full list... 😮👇

30/10/2026

🎄 Wilton Christmas Lights Switch-On! 🎄

There's just over 3 weeks to go til our Christmas Fayre in the Market Square on Saturday 21st November!

​From 2pm:
🥧 ​Festive food, craft stalls & mulled w**e
🎵 ​Live music & children’s fairground rides
🎅 ​A visit from Father Christmas

At 4pm:
📜 A History of St Peters, Fugglestone in words & music at St Peters Church
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At 6pm:
✨️ The big countdown to unveil Wilton’s brand-new Christmas lights!
​📯 Followed by a traditional nativity, carol singing and morris dancing

🛍 Local shops and cafés will be open late until 8pm to start your Christmas shopping too!

​We can’t wait to see you there! 🌟

🔗 For the latest information:
https://www.wiltontowncouncil.gov.uk/christmas2026

29/10/2026

🏅 Mayor's Appeal Update 🏅

After completing the Midnight Walk in support of Salisbury Hospice's Fund a Nurse campaign, the Mayor and his team are delighted to announce that Marks & Spencer has generously donated £1,000, bringing the total raised so far to an amazing £2,477!

A huge thank you to everyone who has supported this fantastic cause, and especially to Marks & Spencer for their generous contribution. Every donation helps Salisbury Hospice continue providing vital care and support to local patients and their families.

There will be more opportunities to support the appeal at Wilton's Christmas Fayre on Saturday 21 November, or you can donate today by visiting: https://salisburyhospicecharity.enthuse.com/pf/chris-harrison

28/10/2026

Leaders Cllr Ian Thorn, Cllr Bill Revans, Cllr Nick Ireland and Cllr Millie Earl have welcomed the Government's recognition of the Wessex Partnership, paving the way for closer collaboration across Wiltshire, Somerset, Dorset and BCP.

The councils will continue working together on key priorities including transport, planning, the economy, environment and public safety to help deliver long-term benefits for local communities.

28/10/2026

💧 Do you have a query about your water bill, how to save water and prevent blockages, or your water and sewerage services?

Wessex Water will be holding a drop-in session at Salisbury Library, Market Walk, Salisbury, SP1 1BL on Tuesday 3rd November 2026 to answer all of your water related questions. This session will run between 10am-2pm.

👉 To find out more, visit: https://www.wessexwater.co.uk/community-drop-ins

26/10/2026

🚧 North St, Wilton 🚧

North Street remains closed to vehicles between Crow Lane/Russell St & Albany Terrace.

Shops & businesses on North Street remain open, and pedestrians are able to pass the road closure outside the former Six Bells pub.

A temporary two-way system has been put in place north of the closure, allowing vehicles to access North Street from the A36.

24/10/2026

🕑 Fall Back 🕐

Don't forget, the clocks go back one hour tonight!

Did you know, The UK adopted British Summer Time (BST) in May 1916 primarily to conserve coal and energy during the First World War?

The movement in the UK was driven by an English builder named William Willett. During his early morning horse rides, Willett noticed that blinds remained drawn across houses while the sun was already high. In 1907, he published a pamphlet titled "The Waste of Daylight", arguing that shifting the clocks forward in spring would:
🕯 Cut domestic expenditure on artificial lighting and candles.
🏋‍♂️ Give workers more daylight hours for recreation, gardening, and exercise after work.
🤧 Improve general national health and well-being.

However, rumour also has it that William Willett was a keen golfer, and one of his main frustrations was having to abandon his evening rounds at dusk, just as he reached the closing holes! 🏌‍♂️