The Prime Minister’s announcement of the plan to fix social care has been met with a great strength of feeling in the country and here in Salisbury and South Wiltshire. Ultimately, this is an issue that successive governments over many decades have grappled with and failed to act on.
Excellent news today from Local Government minister Luke Hall, confirming £9.4m for Salisbury from the Future High Streets Fund after the proposal was updated by Wiltshire Council.
Great to be with the The Salisbury Office team this afternoon to officially open their Endless Street business along with the Mayor and Cllr Atiqul Hoque.
Highways England is undertaking a major strategic study looking at the road network in Dorset, Wiltshire and Somerset – particularly the A36, A46 and A350.
Great to be out on the campaign trail in St Peter's Place ahead of local elections on 6 May. Very positive responses on the doorstep for Ed Rimmer for Bemerton Heath!
Excellent meeting this afternoon to discuss the proposal for a new Wilton Junction train station ahead of an application to the government's Restoring Your Railway Fund. Great leadership on this from Cllr Pauline Church - Working for Wilton and TransWilts chairman, Paul Johnson.
Great to be with representatives of the Wiltshire Climate Alliance and Deputy Leader of Wiltshire Council Richard Clewer this afternoon to discuss a range of climate change issues including green finance, building standards and transport.
I had an excellent tour of Old Sarum this afternoon with English Heritage CEO Kate Mavor and her team. Please make sure to come and visit over the Christmas period!
Today is Small Business Saturday across the UK! I have been out in Salisbury all day - great to see so many enjoying the opportunity to support local businesses and continue preparations for Christmas. Thank you to Salisbury Business Improvement District for supporting this initiative!
