East Wiltshire
Our candidates for the May 7th Local Elections are off and running
Working for a Fair Deal - Local elections 2026
23 Mar 2026
East Wiltshire Liberal Democrats
Swindon Borough Council Elections - Thursday 7th May 2026
The new constituency of East Wiltshire (EW) was created in 2024.
Although most of the consistency is within Wiltshire Council, the two most northern wards are part of Swindon Borough Council. These two wards are:
- Chiseldon and Ridgeway(C&R) and
- Wroughton and Wichelstowe(W&W)
On Thursday, 7 May 2026, there will be a council election for all 57 council positions across the 25 wards. The two EW wards will contest 5 council positions 2 in Chiseldon and Ridgeway and 3 in Wroughton and Wichelstowe.
East Wiltshire Lib Dems have five candidates:
East Wiltshire Liberal Democrat Councillors
East Wiltshire Liberal Democrat News
David Kinnaird
New Labour, No Change
10 Weeks in, how is the new Labour Government shaping up?
DK
21 Sep 2024
David Kinnaird
General Reflections
Reflections on our General Election Campaign
DK
18 Jul 2024
David Kinnaird
It's All About You
190 Miles, 300 doors knocked, 150 opened! 500 + conversations almost all positive. People really do want a change in politics. Stop the games and deliver better lives. Be Brave, Vote Dave.
DK
1 Jul 2024
David Kinnaird
Dairy Farming in Wiltshire
Snapshot of Life on a Wiltshire Dairy Farm (The visit was back at the end of April)
DK
2 Jun 2024
David Kinnaird
East Wilts Constituency Tour by Bike
Starting just outside of GWH Swindon on 5th June, David and his wife Lisa will cycle around East Wiltshire covering 70+ villages and 5 town. Travelling through the heart of Wiltshire David wants to meet and listen to as many people as possible.
DK
29 May 2024
UK Lib Dem News
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ED
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CM
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ED
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DC
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