All residents and representatives of groups based within the parish are invited to join us for the Annual Parish Meeting at the Old Sarum and Longhedge Community Centre
Monday 11th May 6.30pm to 9.00 pm
21 Pheasant Drive, Old Sarum, SP4 6GH
We will hear from local representatives about activity across the parish including an update from the Police and Crime Commissioner about the proposed police hub at Old Sarum, the Bobby Van Trust on cyber crime, and Age Uk on our Community Connector program.
Teas and Coffees will be provided
We’d love to see you there.
The Annual Parish Council Meeting will begin at 7pm.
Frequently Asked Questions:
1. What is the Annual Parish Meeting?
It is a yearly meeting held between March 1st and June 1st, which offers local groups, organisations and electors to meet and discuss matters arising in their local area. Attendees can speak openly and ask questions, answered by the Clerk, the Chair or a designated Councillor.
2. What is the purpose of the Annual Parish Meeting?
Predominantly, it is to give local groups a platform to speak to residents about what they have been working on in the community for the past year, as well as their plans for the future.
The Parish Council’s Chair will also provide an overview of the Council’s main actions over the past year, as well as a summary of the annual finances.
Because of the informal set-up the Annual Parish Meeting has, electors can openly raise questions or concerns relating to any of the presentations.
3. What else can be expected at the meeting?
Electors will have the opportunity to vote on any decisions that need to be made. Each elector will be given voting cards to hold up to indicate their decision when required.
Even if not presenting, many local groups and clubs are invited to attend.
4. How long will the meeting last?
The length of the meeting is dependent on the number of electors present, how many questions are asked, and the discussion points that are raised. Generally, the meeting will not last longer than two hours.
5. I can’t attend. How can I find out what happened?
Minutes of the proceedings of the Annual Parish Meeting shall be drawn up and reviewed shortly after the event. Draft minutes will be published on our website and displayed on noticeboards.
Legislation: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1972/70/schedule/12/part/II
AGENDA
- Refreshments
- Election of Chair for Annual Parish Meeting and welcome
- Approval of Minutes of last year’s APM held on March 4th, 2025
- Resolution on the charitable status and lease for Laverstock Village Hall. Report APM26.004.
- Discussion on cyber-crime protection delivered by The Bobby Van Trust
- Discussion about the Community Connector program: a support service for older residents delivered by Age UK on behalf of the Parish Council
- Presentation on the proposed new Police Hub development at Old Sarum, given by the Police and Crime Commissioner for Wiltshire
- Chair’s Report. Laura Jones: summary of LFPC’s past year and future plans
This meeting has been convened by the Chair of Laverstock and Ford Parish Council and due notice is given in accordance with the Local Government Act 1972, Schedule 12, Part III.
L Jones (Chair) Wednesday 29th April 2026
Laverstock & Ford Parish Council
