BECOME A LOCAL LEADER

We have Parish Councillor vacancies and you could be the perfect fit.

No experience needed. Just a passion for your local area and a willingness to get involved. We help shape decisions on parks, planning, events, and more.

Help improve life in Laverstock, Ford, Bishopdown Farm, Old Sarum, Longhedge & Milford.

Welcome to Laverstock and Ford Parish Council

Laverstock and Ford is a civil parish within Wiltshire unitary authority

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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 Information

• Phone: 01722 433881 Weekdays 9am-5pm
• Mobile: 07771 802839 Emergencies only
• Email: parish-clerk@laverstockford-pc.gov.uk
• Facebook: Facebook

• Address: Hampton Park Pavilion; Ash Crescent; Bishopdown Farm; Wiltshire; SP1 3GY
• Opening times: 9.30 - 12.30; Tues, Weds, Thurs

Forthcoming Meetings

• Communications and Community Engagement Working Group 28th October 2026

  Communications & Community Engagement Working Group

• Personnel Committee 30 October 2026

  Personnel Committee

View all forthcoming meetings View all previous meetings

News

19 October 2026 — Transport

Road Closure: Riverside Road, Laverstock – 28 October 2026

Residents are advised of an upcoming temporary road closure affecting Riverside Road, Laverstock, commencing Wednesday 28 October 2026.

14 October 2026 — Transport

Road Closure Notice: Junction with A338 West to Ford Road

Wiltshire Council has issued a temporary road closure notice to Junction with A338 West to Ford Road

8 October 2026 — Council Business

Full meeting schedule 2027

Here is our current meeting schedule for 2027.

25 September 2026 — Transport

Temporary Road Closure: Ford Lane, Ford

Residents and road users are advised of a planned temporary closure of part of Ford Lane, Ford, on Monday 9 November 2026.

See all news

Quick Links

• Upcoming Council Meetings

  See 'Meetings & Minutes' for upcoming parish council meetings and sub-committee meetings, see also 'Meeting Schedule'

• Becoming a Parish Councillor

  Discover more about becoming a councillor

• Meeting Schedule 2026

  A complete list of this year's meetings

• Laverstock & Ford Parish Newsletter

  View our bi-monthly newsletter

• Neighbourhood Plan

  Website link for Laverstock & Ford Neighbourhood Communities Plan

• Policies and Finances

  Our Policy and Finance documents

• Volunteering Links

  Discover more volunteering opportunities around the parish

• Community Information

  Find further links to places and people around the Parish

See all Services

People

Parish Clerk

• parish-clerk@laverstockford-pc.gov.uk
• Parish Clerk

Deputy Clerk

• trudideane@laverstockford-pc.gov.uk
• Administrative Officer

Laura Jones

• laurajones@laverstockford-pc.gov.uk
• Chair of LFPC

Nick Baker

• nickbaker@laverstockford-pc.gov.uk
• Councillor

Ian McDonald

• ianmcdonald@laverstockford-pc.gov.uk
• Councillor

Cindy Vanstone

• cindyvanstone@laverstockford-pc.gov.uk
• Councillor

See all councillors and staff

Council and Staff Figures

• 16

  Councillors

• 6

  Staff

Area Information

Stats

Population Estimate	10,300 (CENSUS 2021)
Unitary Authority	Wiltshire Council
Web	Wiltshire.gov.uk
Region	South West
Country	England
Postcode District	SP1, SP4
Dialling Code	01722
Police Force	Wiltshire Police
Fire Authority	Dorset and Wiltshire Fire Service
Health Area	NHS Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire ICB