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John Glen
Conservative and Unionist PartyThe Rt Hon John Glen is the Conservative MP for Salisbury, and has been an MP continually since 6 May 2010.
MPs voted to pass the Tobacco and Vapes Bill at its final stage in the Commons. The Bill aims to create a 'smokefree generation' by gradually raising the legal age for buying tobacco so that those born after a certain date can never legally purchase it, representing the biggest public health intervention since the 2007 smoking ban.
MPs voted on whether to give the Tobacco and Vapes Bill its Second Reading, advancing legislation that would create a 'smoke-free generation' by progressively raising the legal age for buying tobacco so that anyone born after 2009 could never legally purchase cigarettes, while also cracking down on vaping among young people.
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Represented by Con since 2024. Covers Salisbury, Old Sarum and Wilton. Population 92,937, notably older (median age 46 vs 41 nationally).
Bishop of Salisbury steps back during audit and resigns as Commissioners' trustee
The Church Times · 9 Apr 2026
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Sign up freeMedian Income▼
£28,500
per year (HMRC 2022-23)
Mean Income▼
£41,800
per year (HMRC 2022-23)
Businesses▼
4,440
VAT/PAYE registered (ONS 2024)
Schools▼
58
38 primary, 6 secondary, 14 other
Total Income Tax▼
£398m
from 53,000 taxpayers
Median Tax▼
£2,840
per taxpayer / year
Mean Tax
£7,470
per taxpayer / year
Source: HMRC Survey of Personal Incomes, tax year 2022-23. Allocated by taxpayer residence. Covers income tax only — excludes NI, VAT, and capital gains. Sample-based estimate (~8% confidence interval).
Attainment 8▼
51.3
average score (DfE)
GCSE Pass Rate▼
70.1%
5+ GCSEs 9-4 (DfE)
1 large town, 1 town, 11 villages, rural areas — 93,063 total population
Source: ONS Built-Up Areas (Census 2021) + data.police.uk — crime rates are per 1,000 population (last 3 months)
Source: data.police.uk — street-level crime data aggregated from LSOA to constituency
18 councillors across 18 wards · Last elections: Jun 2023
| Ward | Party | Councillor | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alderbury Whiteparish | Conservative and Unionist Party | Richard Britton | May 2021 |
| Downton Ebble Valley | Conservative and Unionist Party | Richard Clewer | May 2021 |
| Fovant Chalke Valley | Conservative and Unionist Party | Nabil Habib Najjar | May 2021 |
| Laverstock | Labour Party | Ian McLennan | May 2021 |
| Nadder Valley | Conservative and Unionist Party | Bridget Anne Wayman | May 2021 |
| Old Sarum Lower Bourne Valley | Conservative and Unionist Party | Andrew Peter Oliver | May 2021 |
| Redlynch Landford | Conservative and Unionist Party | Zoë Diana Clewer | May 2021 |
| Salisbury Bemerton Heath | Labour Party | Caroline Corbin | May 2021 |
| Salisbury Fisherton Bemerton Village | Labour Party | Ricky Rogers | May 2021 |
| Salisbury Harnham East | Conservative and Unionist Party | Sven Hocking | May 2021 |
| Salisbury Harnham West | Liberal Democrats | Brian Edward Dalton | May 2021 |
| Salisbury Milford | Conservative and Unionist Party | Charles Samuel McGrath | May 2021 |
| Salisbury St Edmunds | Liberal Democrats | Paul Sample | May 2021 |
| Salisbury St Francis Stratford | Conservative and Unionist Party | Mark McClelland | May 2021 |
| Salisbury St Pauls | Liberal Democrats | Sam Charleston | Nov 2022 |
| Tisbury | Liberal Democrats | Richard Gordon Budden | Jun 2023 |
| Wilton | Conservative and Unionist Party | Pauline Church | May 2021 |
| Winterslow Upper Bourne Valley | Conservative and Unionist Party | Rich Rogers | May 2021 |
Source: DCLEAPIL v1.0 by Jason Leman, LEAP (Andrew Teale) & Democracy Club. CC BY-SA 4.0. Data last refreshed: 1 Apr 2026.
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
✓ Won 2019 GEWon 2017 GEWon 2015 GEWon 2010 GE | Con | 17,110 | 34.1% |
| Lab | 13,303 | 26.5% | |
| LD | 11,825 | 23.6% | |
| Ref | 5,235 | 10.4% | |
| Green | 2,115 | 4.2% | |
| Ind | 458 | 0.9% | |
| Ind | 127 | 0.3% |
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
✓ Won 2024 GEWon 2017 GEWon 2015 GEWon 2010 GE | Con | 30,280 | 56.4% |
| LD | 10,544 | 19.6% | |
| Lab | 9,675 | 18.0% | |
| Green | 2,486 | 4.6% | |
| Ind | 745 | 1.4% |
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
✓ Won 2024 GEWon 2019 GEWon 2015 GEWon 2010 GE | Con | 30,952 | 58.1% |
| Lab | 13,619 | 25.6% | |
| LD | 5,982 | 11.2% | |
| Ind | 1,191 | 2.2% | |
| Green | 1,152 | 2.2% | |
| Ind | 415 | 0.8% |
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
✓ Won 2024 GEWon 2019 GEWon 2017 GEWon 2010 GE | Con | 28,192 | 55.6% |
| Lab | 7,771 | 15.3% | |
| Ind | 6,152 | 12.1% | |
| LD | 5,099 | 10.1% | |
| Green | 2,762 | 5.5% | |
| Ind | 729 | 1.4% |
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
✓ Won 2024 GEWon 2019 GEWon 2017 GEWon 2015 GE | Con | 23,859 | 49.2% |
| LD | 17,893 | 36.9% | |
| Lab | 3,690 | 7.6% | |
| Ind | 1,392 | 2.9% | |
| Ind | 765 | 1.6% | |
| Green | 506 | 1.0% | |
| Ind | 257 | 0.5% | |
| Ind | 119 | 0.3% |
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The Bishop of Salisbury, Stephen Lake, has voluntarily stepped back from his role while a financial audit investigates allegations of financial irregularities in two separate funds related to his office. The Bishop of Sherborne will serve as Acting Diocesan Bishop during the investigation, and Bishop Lake has also resigned as a trustee of the Church Commissioners.
A local author from Salisbury has published a book about chalk hill figures across Britain, including the story of a giant panda carved into a Salisbury hillside in 1969 by university students. The article explores the origins of this local landmark and its connection to Salisbury's city mascot, Chalky the panda.
Global footwear brand Skechers is opening a new store at Old George Mall in Salisbury city centre, filling the space left by closed shoe retailer Shuh. The opening comes amid mixed retail fortunes for the shopping centre, with recent closures of Smiggles and Claire's offset by new arrivals like Rituals.
David Rice, a cancer survivor from the Salisbury area, is running the London Marathon in 2026 to raise funds and awareness for Salisbury Hospice, which cared for his mother Debra before her death in October 2024. The story highlights the impact of local hospice care and Rice's personal journey from cancer diagnosis to marathon training.
This is a police blotter listing reported crimes in Salisbury and surrounding areas during early April, including vehicle thefts, fraud, larceny, and drug possession charges. The article provides routine crime incident summaries typical of local news reporting.
The Gym Group has received approval from Wiltshire Council to open a new fitness facility at Churchill Way West retail park in Salisbury, converting a vacant retail unit into a gym. The change of use was approved via a Lawful Development Certificate and does not require formal planning permission under current planning regulations.
Local high school sports report covering baseball and tennis matches in the Salisbury area, including a 9-0 tennis victory by Salisbury High School against South Rowan in South Piedmont Conference play. The Hornets secured the league championship with a 12-0 conference record.
A 23-year Wicomico County Public Schools employee in Salisbury, Maryland has been charged with additional counts of rape and sexual abuse of a minor, with investigators believing there may be more victims given his extensive history working in multiple schools and community activities over two decades.
A local student band from Bishop Wordsworth's School, 5 Nights at Adyans, has won two awards at the Salisbury Music Awards and will perform two shows in Salisbury this week. The story highlights the band's success, their upcoming performances at the Market Place and Salisbury Arts Centre, and their growing popularity in the local music scene.
A Parkinson's Disease support group in Salisbury held their monthly meeting in April, featuring presentations on exercise benefits and boxing classes. The group, led by Karen Webb and Mary Ann Karriker, discussed how fitness and community support help manage symptoms, and promoted local fundraising and awareness events.
This article is a police blotter from the Salisbury Post covering a murder charge in Concord, North Carolina and a comprehensive list of crimes reported in the Salisbury area during late March and early April. While the headline references a Concord murder case, the bulk of the article documents numerous incidents (burglary, fraud, larceny, assault, arson) across the greater Salisbury region, indicating ongoing crime issues in the constituency.
Wiltshire Council is updating its Salisbury Transport Strategy for the first time since 2018, with a drop-in event scheduled for April 21 to gather public feedback on proposed improvements including junction upgrades, walking/cycling infrastructure, and bus reliability enhancements. The revised strategy aims to address congestion, road safety, and carbon emissions while making the city more accessible.
Salisbury Radio is organizing a community karaoke event called 'Salisbury Sings' on April 24 in Market Place, featuring performances for all ages with songs ranging from pop to classics, alongside competitions and fundraising for Salisbury Hospital. The event aims to unite the community while raising money for Stars Appeal.
Salisbury Transit drivers responded to the Wiley School Apartments fire on March 28 by providing buses to shelter and transport displaced residents to emergency centers and shelters. The article highlights the emergency response coordination and the commitment of transit personnel who volunteered to work on their day off to assist residents affected by the crisis.
St. Luke's Episcopal Church in Salisbury is hosting a free Lunchtime Concert Series every Tuesday in April, featuring organ performances and chamber music celebrating spring and Easter. The community event includes works by classical composers and performances by local musicians associated with the Salisbury Symphony.
A Salisbury family and hospital staff are undertaking a Himalayan trek to raise funds for Salisbury District Hospital's Stars Appeal charity, in gratitude for the hospital's life-saving care of a patient. The trek highlights the hospital's diagnostic capabilities and patient care quality, with participants having already raised over £50,000.
A three-year-old boy died in a house fire on Union Heights Boulevard in Salisbury on Monday afternoon, with his uncle also hospitalized with serious injuries. The tragic incident raises questions about fire safety and emergency response in the local community.
Harbour 25, a new fish and chip restaurant combining traditional and modern cuisine, has opened on Salt Lane in Salisbury's city centre. The opening was welcomed by local officials including the Mayor of Salisbury, who praised it as a positive sign of investment and confidence in the city.
An immersive production of Romeo and Juliet will take over Salisbury Playhouse in May 2026 as the centrepiece of the Salisbury International Festival, marking the theatre's 50th anniversary. The production aims to address perceptions that Salisbury offers little for young people by creating opportunities for local youth ambassadors and transforming the playhouse and surrounding spaces into an interactive theatrical experience.
Hundreds of Christians participated in Salisbury's annual Good Friday Walk of Witness, a procession through the city centre starting from Salisbury Cathedral featuring hymn singing, prayers, and readings led by multiple local churches. The event demonstrated strong interfaith cooperation and community engagement, with the Salvation Army Band providing musical accompaniment.
Sue Shaw, a Salisbury resident who has survived two cancer diagnoses (breast and ovarian), is training to run the 2026 London Marathon to raise funds and awareness for Cancer Research UK. Her determination to complete the challenge reflects her recovery journey and commitment to supporting others affected by cancer.
Local social justice groups in Salisbury and Rowan County have requested that law enforcement agencies disclose their policies regarding ICE and CBP cooperation and community protections during immigration enforcement operations. The groups seek transparency on whether local police will support federal immigration agents and protect citizens legally documenting such operations.
Hope Church members in Salisbury participated in Keep Britain Tidy's Great British Spring Clean, swapping their Sunday service to clean up the Old Sarum and Longhedge estates, collecting eight large bags of litter. The initiative demonstrates strong community engagement in environmental improvement across the constituency.
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