New footbridge for Queen Elizabeth Gardens

At its meeting on Tuesday 26 May, Salisbury City Council’s Full Council approved the transfer of funding to replace a footbridge in Queen Elizabeth Gardens.

The report presented sought to approve the transfer of the remaining £39,830 from the Queen Elizabeth Gardens S106 funding into the Council’s general reserves, to go towards the replacement of at least one of the footbridges in Queen Elizabeth Gardens. This transfer of funds will provide a revenue budget in the 2026/27 financial year.

Since the £45,550 of S106 funding designated for the maintenance of the footbridge was transferred to the Council, officers have incurred costs of £5,720 relating to structural surveys, drawings, and associated plans for the bridges.

The date the bridges were installed in the park is unknown but predates the 2010 park refurbishment. Replacing the footbridge maintains public access through the park and supports the longevity of the recreational open space, as well as discharging the Council’s legally binding planning obligation.

Cllr Sam Charleston, Leader of Salisbury City Council, said, “Starting this work now will help to ensure the future of Queen Elizabeth Gardens as a community hub for residents to enjoy.”