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The branch chairperson said they expect to overtake the Tories in total members in Salisbury by the end of the year Picture: Reform UK Salisbury

Record turnout at Reform UK Salisbury meeting

42 PEOPLE attended the second meeting of the Salisbury branch of Reform UK earlier this month- a record attendance…

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Considering standing for election? Wiltshire Council webinar can help

PEOPLE considering standing for election in local government can find out more during a special webinar next month. Wiltshire…

Cllr Ed Rimmer (pictured) said Salisbury City Council's budget treats residents' money with "contempt" Pictures: Salisbury City Council/Google

Salisbury public toilet closures slammed as ‘hostile to businesses’

PLANS to close two public toilets in Salisbury as part of cost-cutting measures have been described by the deputy…

Council leaders Bill Revans (Somerset), Richard Clewer (Wiltshire) and Nick Ireland (Dorset) have expressed an interest in devolution in a joint statement

Wiltshire Council “reluctantly” supports devolution plans- with mayoral elections set for May 2026

ELECTIONS to choose a ‘Heart of Wessex’ mayor are likely to take place in May 2026. Leaders of unitary authorities…

Chief Constable of Wiltshire Police Catherine Roper, inset, has vowed not to cut officer numbers

Wiltshire Police vows to improve despite extra £5.2m funding gap

OFFICER numbers will not be reduced – despite making savings of more than £6 million in 2025/26 – the…

Council leaders Bill Revans (Somerset), Richard Clewer (Wiltshire) and Nick Ireland (Dorset) have expressed an interest in devolution in a joint statement

Extraordinary meeting called by Wiltshire Council to discuss devolution plans

AN ‘EXTRAORDINARY’ meeting of Wiltshire leaders will take place next month to discuss devolution plans. Wiltshire Council has called an…

Council leaders Bill Revans (Somerset), Richard Clewer (Wiltshire) and Nick Ireland (Dorset) have expressed an interest in devolution in a joint statement

Devolution could delay 2025 Wiltshire Council elections…

PLANS to introduce a mayor for a new ‘Heart of Wessex’ region in a bid to boost investment and…

Members at the first meeting of the branch Picture: Salisbury Reform UK

Reform UK Salisbury branch launches to be “voice of the public”

REFORM UK has officially launched its Salisbury branch – and members plan to start hitting the streets in Salisbury…

Foster carers are being sought for children seeking asylum in Wiltshire

Foster carers needed in Wiltshire for unaccompanied asylum-seeking children

FOSTER carers are needed to help young people who are in the UK after fleeing danger in their home…

Council leaders Bill Revans (Somerset), Richard Clewer (Wiltshire) and Nick Ireland (Dorset) have expressed an interest in devolution in a joint statement

Leaders accept Heart of Wessex mayor plan as part of devolution proposals

SOMERSET, Dorset and Wiltshire could have a combined mayor under a possible devolution deal. Councils in the three counties have…