12 February 2026
Flood Update from Wiltshire Council
Residents urged to take action now in case of groundwater flooding
Welcome to Laverstock and Ford Parish Council
Laverstock and Ford is a civil parish within Wiltshire unitary authority
Laverstock & Ford Parish Council makes decisions on behalf of the people in the parish and has an overall responsibility for the well-being of its local community. It is the level of government closest to the community, with the Wiltshire Council above it in the hierarchy. The parish is formed of the villages of Laverstock, Ford, and the communities of Bishopdown Farm (Hampton Park and Riverdown Park), Old Sarum, Longhedge and part of Milford. The parish council serves a growing number of households and incorporates a large area of open space including the Castle Hill Country Park, Whitebridge Spinney, Old Sarum Skate Park, land at River Bourne Community Farm and Cockey Downs in Laverstock.
Contact Info
- 01722 433881
- 07771 802839 - not monitored 24/7
- parish-clerk@laverstockford-pc.gov.uk
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9.30 - 12.30
Tues, Weds, Thurs
Hampton Park Pavilion,
Ash Crescent,
Bishopdown Farm,
Wiltshire,
SP1 3GY
Forthcoming Meetings
News
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30 January 2026 - Climate
Groundwater Flooding Info
Following heavy rain form Storm Chandra, groundwater levels have risen sharply across the Dorset and Wiltshire area. These levels are as high, and in some places higher, than the 2013/2014 levels that caused widespread flooding.
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8 January 2026 - Council Business
Full meeting schedule 2026
Here is our current meeting schedule for 2026.
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20 November 2025 - Cost of Living
Booking Now Open for FUEL winter holiday activity programme
FUEL - Food, Unity, Energy and Laughter - is the free holiday and food programme for eligible school-aged children. Visit the Wiltshire Council website or use the scan code on the leaflet below to find out more or to book a space for your child/ren
Quick Links
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Upcoming Council Meetings
See 'Meetings & Minutes' for upcoming parish council meetings and sub-committee meetings, see also 'meeting schedule 2025'
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Becoming a Parish Councillor
Discover more about becoming a councillor
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Community Emergency Volunteers
Find out more about becoming a community emergency volunteer
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Laverstock & Ford Parish Newsletter
View our bi-monthly newsletter
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Neighbourhood Plan
Website link for Laverstock & Ford Neighbourhood Communities Plan
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Policies and Finances
Our Policy and Finance documents
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Volunteering Links
Discover more volunteering opportunities around the parish
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Love Your Parish
Find further links to places and people around the Parish
People
Parish Clerk
Parish Clerk
Deputy Clerk
Administrative Officer
Laura Jones
Chair of LFPC
Nick Baker
Councillor
Ian McDonald
Councillor
Cindy Vanstone
Councillor
Area Information
Stats
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Population Estimate
10,300 (CENSUS 2021)
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Unitary Authority
Wiltshire Council
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web
Wiltshire.gov.uk
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Region
South West
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Country
England
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Postcode District
SP1, SP4
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Dialling Code
01722
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Police Force
Wiltshire Police
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Fire Authority
Dorset and Wiltshire Fire Service
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Health Area
NHS Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire ICB