I have often
talked about how Wiltshire is unique – based on its strong communities that consistently
come together to make a positive difference. This is based on the many willing
volunteers that help to deliver local events and offer a helping hand to others;
particularly those who are older and often less able to cope.
And, as I
have also previously stated - if all of us could do a little or a small act;
what a big difference we could make.
The shocking
incident that happened one month ago today in the beautiful city of Salisbury
has highlighted that even in the most difficult of circumstances, the local
community has come together to support and help and demonstrate its outstanding
resilience.
As I’m sure
you are aware, the council is leading the programme to help Salisbury recover.
This has meant working closely with local businesses and residents as well as a
number of local and national agencies, to do all we can to help the city return
to normal.
The health
and wellbeing is the absolute priority and DEFRA’s recent message that
Salisbury is safe for residents and visitors, outside of the cordoned areas, is
extremely reassuring.
The recovery
work needed to decontaminate and remediate the sites affected will take time,
but it is essential that this is thorough and carefully planned work to ensure
the sites are clean and safe for the future.
The free car
parking in the centre car parks and the five park and ride sites was
implemented to encourage visitors and shoppers to the city centre and its
working!
Investment
in marketing will encourage tour operators and visitors to choose Salisbury. We
will host these visitors with pride reflecting what makes Wiltshire and the
city of Salisbury great.
Strength
comes from unity and a common cause; and resilience comes from standing up to
what you believe in. Working with the local community we will help Salisbury to
recover and go from strength to strength.
Jane
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