Warminster is an Ancient Market Town situated on the southern edge of the Salisbury Plain approximately 18 miles form Bath and 21 Miles from Salisbury. The Town Council in its present format originates from the local Government Review of the early 1970's. Prior to this it was the Warminster Urban District Council.
The Council comprises of 12 members elected normally on a four yearly cycle. Due to recent events with the amalgamation of the old District Councils into a Unitary Authority the present elected members will serve a 6 year term. The next local elections will take place in May 2013. The Town is split into two wards East & West. Six members represent each Ward. The Council is lead by the Mayor who is currently Pip Ridout. She was voted in on the 16th May 2011 and her deputy is Rob Fryer
Full Council is made up of all twelve members of the Council. It is chaired by the Mayor.
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The Town Council is preparing a Town Plan for Warminster. This will set out our vision for Warminster over the coming years and will help to guide and control development in the town.
Warminster Leisure and Tourism offers visitor information and guides to local attractions, special events, fun things to do and lists of the best accommodation in the area.
The Town Council, in conjunction with the Environment Agency, has set up a Community Flood Plan and appointed three volunteer Flood Wardens to cover the four areas in the town which are at possible risk of flooding.
