Conservatives withdraw from City Council
Lib Dem statement on the withdrawal of the Conservatives from Salisbury City Council's leadership group.
Lib Dem statement on the withdrawal of the Conservatives from Salisbury City Council's leadership group.
"Wiltshire’s Police Force is one of the worst-funded in the country. Drug crime, rural crime, online cyber-crime and pet theft have all increased while our police and communities have lacked the resources needed to prevent crime. Brian has been fighting for Wiltshire and Swindon for many years, having stood for the Liberal Democrats as a Parliamentary candidate in North Wiltshire for the 2019, 2017, 2015 General Elections. "
The Liberal Democrats launched a campaign demanding an end to the traffic chaos in Salisbury in August 2020. A petition called for Wiltshire Council to dust off the debate about a bypass and to consult on the needs of pedestrians, cyclists, and motorists, whilst exploring opportunities to utilise Park and Ride sites. The Liberal Democrat local election campaign, which saw their numbers dramatically increase on Salisbury City Council and push the administration into No Overall Control, was centred on transport solutions for Salisbury.
Liberal Democrats gain five new seats on Salisbury's City Council, taking it to No Overall Control. The council is now made up of 11 Conservatives, six Lib Dems, six Labour and one Independent.
Lib Dems make gains across Wiltshire, while Salisbury's Lib Dems gain St Edmund's Ward and hold Harnham West in the 2021 Local Elections.
"This manifesto sets out the Liberal Democrats’ programme to transform Salisbury for the benefit of its residents and its environment. We are asking the voters of Salisbury to give the Liberal Democrats the chance to take a new approach, working with all of you to make this city a national leader in how to run a council for its people’s benefit."