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.

Cllr Alan Hagger is the new mayor of Amesbury. Picture: Amesbury Town Council

New Amesbury mayor outlines plans for the coming year

AMESBURY’S new mayor has vowed to create a “strong and united town council” and to capitalise on tourism opportunities. Town…

Dan and Fiona Brunton officially opened the new hall

Allington and Boscombe’s Brunton Memorial Hall officially unveiled

YEARS of planning and fundraising came to fruition as two Bourne Valley communities a new village hall officially opened. Allington…

Flood waters in the Ashley Road area, Salisbury

£1m investment to help prevent flooding in Wiltshire

A FURTHER £1 million will be invested into flood prevention around Wiltshire with plans to improve the drainage systems,…

Salisbury ‘pocket park’ and eco-friendly planters rolling out this week

NEW, sustainable plant displays – and a ‘pocket park’ – will be rolled out in Salisbury from…

Wiltshire PCC, Philip Wilkinson

Conservative Philip Wilkinson wins Wiltshire PCC election – with reduced majority

CONSERVATIVE Philip Wilkinson has been reelected as Police and Crime Commissioner for Wiltshire – but with a much smaller…

How a young Keir Starmer defended Druid human rights at Stonehenge…

LABOUR leader Sir Keir Starmer was instrumental in religious freedom of expression at Stonehenge, a senior Druid remembers. Pagan priest…

The measures aim to address air pollution in Salisbury and across Wiltshire. Picture: Pixabay

Action to be taken over air pollution hotspots in Salisbury and beyond

NEW measures to combat poor air quality in Salisbury are set to be considered as part of a new…

New SEND school in Wiltshire could be open by autumn 2026

MORE school places for pupils with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) will be available in Wiltshire after it…

Some beards on show among 19th century soldiers and inset, the distinctly clean-shaven Dr Andrew Murrison MP

MP welcomes the return of beards for British Army soldiers and officers

STROKE your chin – beards are welcome in the Army – so long as they are well kept. The move,…

Cllr Caroline Thomas has stepped down from her cabinet role. Picture: Wiltshire Council

Member of Wiltshire Council’s top team stands down due to family illness

A MEMBER of the top team at Wiltshire Council has stood down due to family illness. Cllr Caroline Thomas, cabinet…