Independent Councillor elected to be Salisbury's Mayor

Monday, 12 May 2025 05:55

Salisbury City Council has announced the election of Councillor John Wells as the 764th The Right Worshipful the Mayor of the City of Salisbury.

Over 100 Civic Dignitaries, including Mayors from neighbouring towns and cities, attended the event on Saturday, 10th May 2025.

Cllr John Wells said, “I feel honoured and privileged to be elected as the 764th Mayor of Salisbury. As Mayor, I am looking forward to meeting people from a wide range of backgrounds and a variety of organisations associated with our city. I will be devoting much of my time and energy to raising public awareness of the value groups and individuals bring to the community by attending events throughout the year.

“I will do my utmost to nurture and encourage the positive impact of the collective contribution of our entire community, and relentless in identifying opportunities for innovation and improvement whenever and wherever possible.”

The Mayor’s Charity for 2025 – 2026 will be Alabaré, a homeless charity that provides accommodation and support to disadvantaged and vulnerable people.

Donations can be made at alabare.co.uk. Further details on how to donate will be published on the Salisbury City Council website: salisburycitycouncil.gov.uk/our-council/mayor-of-salisbury

The Mayor will be supported during his Mayoral Year by the Mayoress, his wife, Mrs Josephine Wells.

The Mayoral Scout will be Helen, and the Mayoral Guide will be Lottie W, with Flynn and Lottie B as the Reserve Mayoral Scout and Reserve Mayoral Guide.

The Deputy Mayor for 2025 – 2026 is Cllr Alan Bayliss.

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