TheDowntonSociety

The Downton Society - Supporting our Village and the Environment

What we do

Conservation

Planning

Environment

Community

Members

Current News & Diary Dates

Village play-park refurbishment: plans can be seen on Tues 19th Sept at the Memorial Hall, 6.30pm -7.30pm - or viewed online on the PC website.
River pollution: Wessex Water representatives will explain why sewerage is allowed into our rivers – and what action is being taken. Public meeting in the Memorial Hall on 26th Sept at 7pm.
The Wiltshire Local Plan public consultation begins on 27th September: see our planning section for more information.
Downton Society Annual General Meeting - 7pm Monday 23rd October - Bonvalot Room, Memorial Hall. Guests welcome.

If... you care about Downton, the character of the village, its environment;

If... you value the Conservation area which helps to protect historic houses, village greens & streetscapes;

If... you agree with the Neighbourhood Plan which supports affordable housing but protects the community against development excesses;

If... you get cross about litter, river pollution, or HGV’s flouting the lorry ban;

If... you also enjoy some of the good things our community can offer – from well kept footpaths and floral displays to talks and wine tastings.

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The Downton Society was set up in 1974 and is a registered charity with the following objectives:

stimulating interest in the village & the quality of its environment
promoting conservation & protecting sites and buildings of historic interest
encouraging high standards of planning & development
creating awareness, providing information and supporting others with similar aims

Charity number 266639