This week, a resident told me they had watched an elderly lady trip outside Waterstones on the High Street and badly injure themselves. So badly an ambulance was called for. The poor lady then waited two and a half hours for assistance.
Sam Charleston and Lynne Blackwood are elected in a sensational by-election result. Last night saw Salisbury Liberal Democrats decisively win the Salisbury St Paul's ward Wiltshire by-election and city council by-election, gaining the seats from the Conservatives.
The Conservatives call it chaos. I call it debilitating ineptitude that is having a direct and devastating impact on households across Salisbury and South Wiltshire. The resignation of Boris Johnson was supposed to steady the Conservative ship. Instead, Liz Truss’ six weeks as Prime Minister have all but sunk it.
On Thursday 3rd November, voters in Salisbury St Paul's will choose their councillors for Wiltshire and City council, following the sad passing of ward colleague, Mary Webb.
"Government must cancel October energy price rise to save families in Wiltshire £394,483,313 Salisbury's Liberal Democrats have called on the Government to spare families from soaring energy bills by cancelling October’s price cap increase, accusing the Conservatives of “stalling in the face of a national emergency”."
Cllr Victoria Charleston writes to Cllr McClelland, Cabinet Member for Transport, Waste, Street Scene and Flooding, concerning the state of cycling infrastructure in and around Salisbury.
Sam Green was the first openly gay politician ever elected in the UK – and possibly the world.
November 13−19 2025 marks Trans Awareness Week. It is a time to listen to and act on the voices of transgender and non-binary people, celebrate their contributions and resilience, and recognise the barriers they continue to face.
Members have elected Josh Babarinde, MP for Eastbourne, as the new President of the Liberal Democrats.
