RESIDENTS of Laverstock, Ford, Bishopdown Farm, Old Sarum and Longhedge are invited to their Annual Parish Meeting.

It will be held at River Bourne Community Farm at 6pm on Monday, May 15.

Crime will be high on the agenda, and Police and Crime Commissioner Philip Wilkinson and Catherine Roper the new Chief Constable of Wiltshire Police, will both be in attendance. 

Nick Baker, Chair of Laverstock and Ford Parish Council, said: "This year we have tried to really make this a meeting for all the community and we warmly invite all residents to come and join us.

"We will be mixing flexible time when there will be refreshments and the opportunity to find out more about the work of local groups with the opportunity to find out more about some of the issues which we think really matter to local residents."

Mr Baker said that the council receives a lot of communication about animal welfare and dog safety, so it has invited the Dog’s Trust to give a short presentation.

He added that the council will also its strategic plan at the meeting and be asking residents for their feedback on the priorities it has set for the Parish Council’s work.

Trudi Deane, the parish clerk for Laverstock and Ford Parish Council said: “For residents who may not know, the purpose of the meeting, which is convened under the Local Government Act 1972, is to discuss parish affairs and in practice celebrates local activity and discussion of any current issues.

"There is still limited space available for any local groups or individuals wishing to set-up a display to promote their group”.

Laverstock and Ford Parish Council serves the communities of Bishopdown Farm (Hampton Park and Riverdown Park), Ford, Laverstock, Longhedge, Old Sarum and the parts of Milford within the parish boundary (Riverbourne Road, Avonbourne Road, Glendale Crescent, Bourne Close, Queen Manor Road, Potters Way and Milford Mill Road-east)

Anyone registered on the electoral roll for the parish of Laverstock & Ford is able to vote (if applicable) and to speak at the meeting (anyone else can only speak at the discretion of the Chair).

More details can be found at laverstockford-pc.gov.uk.