Politics

Get the latest news and updates for local politics across the Salisbury area. We talk exclusively to your local MP’s for news at home and in Westminster.

New homes but no doctors? Campaign launched in Salisbury

NEW housing developments in Salisbury should only go ahead if backed by new or expanded GP services, according to a...

How to have your say over controversial parking charge changes for Wiltshire

RESIDENTS, businesses and more can now have their say over plans to change parking charges in Salisbury and across Wiltshire....

Major parking changes set for consultation

CONTROVERSIAL plans to overhaul parking charges across Wiltshire are set to go out to public consultation – with motorists facing...

Government’s £50m heating oil pledge met with tough questions

A £50 MILLION government support package for households reliant on heating oil has sparked fresh debate — particularly in rural...

‘Strong disappointment’ as Wiltshire’s Local Plan hits critical point

WILTSHIRE Council has issued a robust response after planning inspectors cast doubt over its long-awaited Local Plan, marking a critical...

New cohort of 41 youth councillors begins work

DOZENS of young people from across the county have begun their roles as newly elected representatives on the Wiltshire Youth...

Council left facing six figure costs as Old Sarum legal bid fails

WILTSHIRE Council could be facing a legal bill of around £100,000 after its challenge over development plans at Old Sarum...

‘Hammer blow’ to city centre: Salisbury parking row deepens

CONTROVERSIAL plans to introduce full Sunday parking charges in Salisbury have sparked a growing backlash from councillors and business leaders....

Three-weekly bin collections approved along with council tax hike

RESIDENTS will pay more council tax from April after Wiltshire Council approved a £567 million budget for 2026/27, amid concerns...

Council leader could be ousted in budget face-off

A DRAMATIC showdown is set to unfold at Wiltshire Council today as councillors prepare to debate a motion that could...