A NEW mayor was chosen to serve Salisbury following an election last week.

Councillor John Wells has been announced as the 764th The Right Worshipful the Mayor of the City of Salisbury, with cllr Alan Bayliss elected as deputy mayor.

This comes following an event on Saturday (May 10) which was attended by over 100 civic dignitaries, including mayors from neighbouring towns and cities.

Cllr Wells said he feels “honoured and privileged to be elected as the city’s new mayor.

“As mayor, I am looking forward to meeting people from a wide range of backgrounds and a variety of organisations associated with our city,” he said.

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“I will be devoting much of my time and energy to raising public awareness of the value groups and individuals bring to the community by attending events throughout the year.

“I will do my utmost to nurture and encourage the positive impact of the collective contribution of our entire community, and relentless in identifying opportunities for innovation and improvement whenever and wherever possible.”

The Mayor’s Charity for 2025 to 2026 will be Alabaré, a homeless charity that provides accommodation and support to disadvantaged and vulnerable people. Donations can be made at alabare.co.uk.

Further details on how to donate will be published on the Salisbury City Council website: salisburycitycouncil.gov.uk/our-council/mayor-of-salisbury

The mayor will be supported during his mayoral year by the mayoress, his wife, Josephine Wells.

The mayoral scout will be Helen, and the mayoral guide will be Lottie W, with Flynn and Lottie B as the reserve mayoral scout and reserve mayoral guide.