Last week we had the good news that The Mill pub has been
handed back to its owners and is likely to reopen this autumn, which is another
great step forward in Salisbury’s return to normality.
The Mill is central to the city and highly visible, and I’ve
missed seeing locals and visitors alike enjoying this riverside location
especially given the glorious summer we’ve had. Its reopening will be
significant, removing one of the last indications of what occurred back in
March. With only Queen Elizabeth Gardens and Zizzi remaining under cordon in
the city centre, the clean-up process in these central locations will hopefully
soon be behind us and history.
From what I hear people are keen to focus on the future and
how we bring even more life into our beautiful city. Over the coming months a
programme of events and activities will help to attract visitors and boost
local businesses – and, that will be most welcome!
Just as a taster of what’s to come, this bank holiday
weekend sees the launch of Wiltshire Creative’s first season. This new
organisation is hosting a programme of events throughout the city that they’ve
called Lift Off! From Friday 24 to Monday 27 August there is a great range of
events and they are all free – you can find out more at Wiltshire Creative.
And, on Sunday (26 August) Rock the Square event will be in
the Market Place, presented by Salisbury Live. Bands will be playing live
music, and a barbecue, beers and ciders will be on offer – a great way to enjoy
the August Bank Holiday and support Salisbury.
Every week as I write this blog, life is slowly but surely
getting back to normal and the sense of positivity grows. It will take time,
but it’s already underway and with everyone’s support we can make our city even
better. I’ve never shied away from a challenge and am looking ahead to what’s
needed and where I can help to make a difference and turn the past negative
incidents into a positive future. I hope you will join me in this quest as it’s
not just about the place – it’s about the people that make the place – vibrant,
unique and well worth a visit!
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