Salisbury City News
The latest updates and news related to the city of Salisbury and the council.
06 September 2010
Salisbury City Council is encouraging healthy living in Salisbury schools and community as part of their latest project.
Active Salisbury – designed to encourage and promote a healthier lifestyle for everyone with the use of Sports Coaches - is set to hit Salisbury this autumn. Initiatives such as this are currently in place across the UK and Salisbury is set to get fit and healthy with the use of 6 coaches, recruited locally and managed by the Council. These coaches will deliver sports and leisure activities in the Salisbury Area.
Community Development Officer Annie Scadden said, “Active Salisbury will provide the community the ability to exercise and engage with others, it is about ensuring we educate residents on the pros of a healthier lifestyle and the long term benefits of keeping fit and healthy. The coaches will be out and about in our City and we would encourage as many community groups and schools especially to get in contact, if they would like to be involved.”
In order for the Council to deliver this programme, they are currently searching for six apprentice Community Coaches to join the team.
The apprentices will provide sports and leisure activities in the Salisbury area and gain both job experience and qualifications in a variety of areas including recognised sports accreditations and multi skills training.
No experience is required; however an active interest or participation in sports would be an advantage. Most important of all is your enthusiasm, your commitment, and your ability to engage a variety of people into sports activities.
For full details on the Active Salisbury Scheme, contact Annie Scadden on 01722 342866 or email
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27 August 2010
A possible new venture on Bemerton Heath is set to take a step further with the announcement of an open meeting.
Salisbury City Council has already pledged support to the idea from residents of a community garden and orchard on the estate, and officers of the council have now organised a meeting in order to pursue the project.
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27 August 2010
Local children had the chance to get creative this summer as part of Salisbury City Council’s annual Gilbert colouring competition. Gilbert the floral dragon who sits in the High street, was given a makeover this year as part of the council’s Britain in Bloom activities.
Gilbert, who is a popular sight in the city each summer, gave his nod of approval to the many entries received and with a little help from the Mayor of Salisbury, Councillor Brian Dalton, winners of the three age categories were chosen.
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28 July 2010
Ten local community and voluntary groups are set to benefit from grants awarded by Salisbury City Council. At the end of last month Councillors considered applications from community and voluntary groups from across the city and awarded 10 grants from the first phase of funding under the Council’s Community Development Grant Fund Scheme for 2010/11.
The applications covered a wide range of projects, for example, helping towards the costs of a Sapphire Nurse to support people with Epilepsy, supporting for Salisbury Lifestyles to assist vulnerable adults to run a café and partially funding a feasibility study looking into at community centre for Lower Bemerton. Full information can be found on Salisbury City Council’s website.
Community Development Officer, Annie Scadden said, “Salisbury City Council is delighted to be able to help so many worthwhile projects in the City. We are committed to working with local groups and look forward to welcoming further applications for our second phase of grants later this year.”
The deadline for receipt of the next tranche of applications is 31 December 2010. For more information please contact Annie Scadden on 01722 342866 or
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or visit our website at www.salisburycitycouncil.gov.uk where you can download an application form.
30 June 2010
Green fingered volunteers needed for community garden
Salisbury City Council is seeking volunteers who would like to create a community garden and orchard in Bemerton Heath. The garden will be managed and maintained by the local community for the benefit of residents and visitors to the area.
The initial idea was put to the Council by Rose Day a resident of Bemerton Heath and a keen gardener. Rose hopes the garden would become entirely accessible and inclusive; one of the main aims is to provide a green space that residents can help design and create for the full benefit of the community. Gardeners will also be encouraged to produce fruit and vegetables or simply enjoy the gardens at their leisure.
The council’s parks department who are pushing this idea forward are fully supportive of this and other community gardens in the City. Senior Parks Officer, Chris Stringer said, “We really want to hear from local residents, groups and businesses who would like to offer something to this project. Gardens and orchards elsewhere have worked brilliantly in bringing together communities – they offer fantastic opportunities to make new friends and learn new skills, as well as the chance to benefit from locally grown produce.”
Anyone interested in being involved in the Bemerton Heath Community Garden Project should contact Salisbury City Council on 01722 342860 or go to www.salisburycitycouncil.gov.uk
