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372ink' href=https://laverstockford-pc.gov.uk/news?topic=council-business>Council Business</a> </h3> 373 <h3 class="govuk-heading-m mb-0 break-words text-[#1D70B8] py-2"> 374 <a class="govuk-link line-clamp-2" href="https://laverstockford-pc.gov.uk/news/full-meeting-schedule-2027/"> 375 Full meeting schedule 2027 </a> 376 </h3> 377 <p class="line-clamp-6 break-words govuk-body mb-0">Here is our current meeting schedule for 2027.</p> 378 </div> 379 </article> 380 </li> 381 <li class="col-span-1"> 382 <article class="grid md:grid-cols-1 grid-cols-2 gap-4"> 383 <div> 384 <a class="group focus-visible:!outline-none" href="https://laverstockford-pc.gov.uk/news/temporary-road-closure-ford-lane-ford/"> 385 <img width="1600" height="1067" src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==" class="object-cover w-full aspect-[3/2] group-focus-visible:ring-4 group-focus-visible:ring-[#ffdd00] wp-post-image lazyload" alt="A red road closed sign on a metal stand with orange barriers and traffic cones" decoding="async" data-src="https://laverstockford-pc.gov.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/up-opmjzep0.jpg" data-eio-rwidth="1600" data-eio-rheight="1067" /><noscript><img width="1600" height="1067" src="https://laverstockford-pc.gov.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/up-opmjzep0.jpg" class="object-cover w-full aspect-[3/2] group-focus-visible:ring-4 group-focus-visible:ring-[#ffdd00] wp-post-image" alt="A red road closed sign on a metal stand with orange barriers and traffic cones" decoding="async" data-eio="l" /></noscript> </a> 386 </div> 387 <div> 388 <h3 class="govuk-caption-s text-sm text-[#505a5f]"> 389 25 September 2026 - <a class='govuk-link' href=https://laverstockford-pc.gov.uk/news?topic=transport>Transport</a> </h3> 390 <h3 class="govuk-heading-s mb-0 break-words text-[#1D70B8] py-2"> 391 <a class="govuk-link" href="https://laverstockford-pc.gov.uk/news/temporary-road-closure-ford-lane-ford/"> 392 Temporary Road Closure: Ford Lane, Ford </a> 393 </h3> 394 <p class="line-clamp-5 break-words govuk-body !mb-0">Residents and road users are advised of a planned temporary closure of part of Ford Lane, Ford, on Monday 9 November 2026.</p> 395 </div> 396 </article> 397 </li> 398 399 <li class="col-span-1"> 400 <article class="grid md:grid-cols-1 grid-cols-2 gap-4"> 401 <div> 402 <a class="group focus-visible:!outline-none" href="https://laverstockford-pc.gov.uk/news/urgent-road-closure-old-malthouse-lane-firsdown/"> 403 <img width="1600" height="1067" src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==" class="object-cover w-full aspect-[3/2] group-focus-visible:ring-4 group-focus-visible:ring-[#ffdd00] wp-post-image lazyload" alt="a road closed sign next to a traffic cone" decoding="async" data-src="https://laverstockford-pc.gov.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/2of7vomfewq.jpg" data-eio-rwidth="1600" data-eio-rheight="1067" /><noscript><img width="1600" height="1067" src="https://laverstockford-pc.gov.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/2of7vomfewq.jpg" class="object-cover w-full aspect-[3/2] group-focus-visible:ring-4 group-focus-visible:ring-[#ffdd00] wp-post-image" alt="a road closed sign next to a traffic cone" decoding="async" data-eio="l" /></noscript> </a> 404 </div> 405 <div> 406 <h3 class="govuk-caption-s text-sm text-[#505a5f]"> 407 8 September 2026 - <a class='govuk-l
407ink' href=https://laverstockford-pc.gov.uk/news?topic=transport>Transport</a> </h3> 408 <h3 class="govuk-heading-s mb-0 break-words text-[#1D70B8] py-2"> 409 <a class="govuk-link" href="https://laverstockford-pc.gov.uk/news/urgent-road-closure-old-malthouse-lane-firsdown/"> 410 Urgent Road Closure: Old Malthouse Lane, Firsdown </a> 411 </h3> 412 <p class="line-clamp-5 break-words govuk-body !mb-0">Please be aware of an urgent closure affecting Old Malthouse Lane from Monday 14 September 2026.</p> 413 </div> 414 </article> 415 </li> 416 417 <li class="col-span-1"> 418 <article class="grid md:grid-cols-1 grid-cols-2 gap-4"> 419 <div> 420 <a class="group focus-visible:!outline-none" href="https://laverstockford-pc.gov.uk/news/temporary-road-closure-napier-crescent-laverstock/"> 421 <img width="1600" height="1067" src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==" class="object-cover w-full aspect-[3/2] group-focus-visible:ring-4 group-focus-visible:ring-[#ffdd00] wp-post-image lazyload" alt="Road Ahead Closed signage" decoding="async" data-src="https://laverstockford-pc.gov.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/sbp7vuyfbga.jpg" data-eio-rwidth="1600" data-eio-rheight="1067" /><noscript><img width="1600" height="1067" src="https://laverstockford-pc.gov.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/sbp7vuyfbga.jpg" class="object-cover w-full aspect-[3/2] group-focus-visible:ring-4 group-focus-visible:ring-[#ffdd00] wp-post-image" alt="Road Ahead Closed signage" decoding="async" data-eio="l" /></noscript> </a> 422 </div> 423 <div> 424 <h3 class="govuk-caption-s text-sm text-[#505a5f]"> 425 7 September 2026 - <a class='govuk-link' href=https://laverstockford-pc.gov.uk/news?topic=transport>Transport</a> </h3> 426 <h3 class="govuk-heading-s mb-0 break-words text-[#1D70B8] py-2"> 427 <a class="govuk-link" href="https://laverstockford-pc.gov.uk/news/temporary-road-closure-napier-crescent-laverstock/"> 428 Temporary Road Closure: Napier Crescent, Laverstock </a> 429 </h3> 430 <p class="line-clamp-5 break-words govuk-body !mb-0">Residents are advised of an upcoming temporary road closure affecting Napier Crescent, Laverstock, commencing Monday 14 September 2026.</p> 431 </div> 432 </article> 433 </li> 434 435 <li class="col-span-1"> 436 <article class="grid md:grid-cols-1 grid-cols-2 gap-4"> 437 <div> 438 <a class="group focus-visible:!outline-none" href="https://laverstockford-pc.gov.uk/news/have-your-say-community-governance-review-for-laverstock-ford/"> 439 <img width="1200" height="675" src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==" class="object-cover w-full aspect-[3/2] group-focus-visible:ring-4 group-focus-visible:ring-[#ffdd00] wp-post-image lazyload" alt="Aerial view of Laverstock and the surrounding countryside, overlaid with the text âHave Your Say â Community Governance Reviewâ and the Laverstock & Ford Parish Council logo." decoding="async" data-src="https://laverstockford-pc.gov.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Social-Template-1200-x-675-px-1.png" data-eio-rwidth="1200" data-eio-rheight="675" /><noscript><img width="1200" height="675" src="https://laverstockford-pc.gov.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Social-Template-1200-x-675-px-1.png" class="object-cover w-full aspect-[3/2] group-focus-visible:ring-4 group-focus-visible:ring-[#ffdd00] wp-post-image" alt="Aerial view of Laverstock and the surrounding countryside, overlaid with the text âHave Your Say â Community Governance Reviewâ and the Laverstock & Ford Parish Council logo." decoding="async" data-eio="l" /></noscript> </a> 440 </div> 441 <div> 442 <h3 class="govuk-caption-s text-sm text-[#505a5f]"> 443 10 August 2026 - <a class='govuk-l
443ink' href=https://laverstockford-pc.gov.uk/news?topic=council-business>Council Business</a> </h3> 444 <h3 class="govuk-heading-s mb-0 break-words text-[#1D70B8] py-2"> 445 <a class="govuk-link" href="https://laverstockford-pc.gov.uk/news/have-your-say-community-governance-review-for-laverstock-ford/"> 446 Have Your Say: Community Governance Review for Laverstock & Ford </a> 447 </h3> 448 <p class="line-clamp-5 break-words govuk-body !mb-0">Wiltshire Council is reviewing parish council arrangements in Laverstock & Ford. Residents are invited to share their views on the current arrangements and whether any changes should be considered. Have your say by 25 September 2026.</p> 449 </div> 450 </article> 451 </li> 452 453 <li class="col-span-1"> 454 <article class="grid md:grid-cols-1 grid-cols-2 gap-4"> 455 <div> 456 <a class="group focus-visible:!outline-none" href="https://laverstockford-pc.gov.uk/news/longhedge-football-pitch/"> 457 <img width="1000" height="1000" src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==" class="object-cover w-full aspect-[3/2] group-focus-visible:ring-4 group-focus-visible:ring-[#ffdd00] wp-post-image lazyload ewww_webp_lazy_load" alt="parish logo" decoding="async" data-src="https://laverstockford-pc.gov.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/LFPC_RoundLogo_Oct25_white-1-e1767869053830.jpg" data-eio-rwidth="1000" data-eio-rheight="1000" data-src-webp="https://laverstockford-pc.gov.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/LFPC_RoundLogo_Oct25_white-1-e1767869053830.jpg.webp" /><noscript><img width="1000" height="1000" src="https://laverstockford-pc.gov.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/LFPC_RoundLogo_Oct25_white-1-e1767869053830.jpg" class="object-cover w-full aspect-[3/2] group-focus-visible:ring-4 group-focus-visible:ring-[#ffdd00] wp-post-image" alt="parish logo" decoding="async" data-eio="l" /></noscript> </a> 458 </div> 459 <div> 460 <h3 class="govuk-caption-s text-sm text-[#505a5f]"> 461 24 July 2026 - <a class='govuk-link' href=https://laverstockford-pc.gov.uk/news?topic=recreation>Recreation</a> </h3> 462 <h3 class="govuk-heading-s mb-0 break-words text-[#1D70B8] py-2"> 463 <a class="govuk-link" href="https://laverstockford-pc.gov.uk/news/longhedge-football-pitch/"> 464 Longhedge Football Pitch </a> 465 </h3> 466 <p class="line-clamp-5 break-words govuk-body !mb-0">A joint statement from Laverstock and Ford Parish Council and Salisbury FC on the matter of Longhedge Football Pitch</p> 467 </div> 468 </article> 469 </li> 470 471 <li class="col-span-1"> 472 <article class="grid md:grid-cols-1 grid-cols-2 gap-4"> 473 <div> 474 <a class="group focus-visible:!outline-none" href="https://laverstockford-pc.gov.uk/news/help-shape-the-future-of-laverstock-ford-parish/"> 475 <img width="1000" height="1000" src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==" class="object-cover w-full aspect-[3/2] group-focus-visible:ring-4 group-focus-visible:ring-[#ffdd00] wp-post-image lazyload ewww_webp_lazy_load" alt="parish logo" decoding="async" data-src="https://laverstockford-pc.gov.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/LFPC_RoundLogo_Oct25_white-1-e1767869053830.jpg" data-eio-rwidth="1000" data-eio-rheight="1000" data-src-webp="https://laverstockford-pc.gov.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/LFPC_RoundLogo_Oct25_white-1-e1767869053830.jpg.webp" /><noscript><img width="1000" height="1000" src="https://laverstockford-pc.gov.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/LFPC_RoundLogo_Oct25_white-1-e1767869053830.jpg" class="object-cover w-full aspect-[3/2] group-focus-visible:ring-4 group-focus-visible:ring-[#ffdd00] wp-post-image" alt="parish logo" decoding="async" data-eio="l" /></noscript> </a> 476 </div> 477 <div> 478 <h3 class="govuk-caption-s text-sm text-[#505a5f]"> 479 6 July 2026 - <a class='govuk-l
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