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 constituency 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 was a council election for all 57 council positions across the 25 wards. The two EW wards contested 5 council positions 2 in Chiseldon and Ridgeway and 3 in Wroughton and Wichelstowe.

We would like to congratulate Martin Barrett on being elected Liberal Democrat councillor for Wroughton and Wichelstowe.

East Wiltshire Liberal Democrat Councillors

Alan Hagger - Wiltshire Councillor for Amesbury South

Alan Hagger - Wiltshire Councillor for Amesbury South

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Cllr Kymee Cleasby in Marlborough

Kymee Cleasby - Wiltshire Councillor for Marlborough East

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Councillor Martin Barrett

Martin Barrett - Swindon Borough Councillor for Wroughton and Wichelstowe

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East Wiltshire Lib Dems

East Wiltshire Lib Dem Executive and Parish Councillors

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East Wiltshire Liberal Democrat News

Swindon Borough Council
Swindon Borough Council

Swindon Borough Council and Climate Change

The new minority Conservative administration at Swindon Borough Council is watering down the Council’s previous commitments to address climate change and progress towards net zero.

4 Aug 2026
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UK Lib Dem News

A wildfire
Environment & Nature

Britain’s Wildfire Crisis

Following the UK's hottest summer on record, escalating heatwaves and severe droughts have triggered catastrophic blazes across the country, damaging delicate ecosystems and destroying homes.

PH
21 Sep 2026
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LGBTQ+

Restoring Trans Rights

The Liberal Democrats will continue to stand in solidarity with trans and non-binary communities, defending equal rights, personal dignity and safety for all.

MG
21 Sep 2026
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Health, Care & the NHS

Supporting People to Age Well

Supporting people to age well and maintain their independence is better for them and common-sense for the NHS. The Liberal Democrats are taking a stand to fix social care, protect our NHS, and ensure everyone can age well in their own home and community.

AB
21 Sep 2026
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A pharmacist reaching for a box of medication
Health, Care & the NHS

A Liberal Vision for Primary Healthcare

Liberal Democrat members have renewed our commitment to fix the front door of the NHS, restore patient choice, end dental deserts, and ensure preventative care is accessible before health problems turn into emergencies.

HM
21 Sep 2026
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Home Affairs

Introducing Anti-SLAPP Legislation

Liberal Democrats believe nobody should be able to use vast sums of money to silence legitimate public scrutiny. Our new policy calls for comprehensive, universal anti-SLAPP legislation to uphold media freedom and defend equal access to justice.

JBF
21 Sep 2026
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