Royal Wootton Bassett Town Council Opts For Non-Political Stance

Hey, guess what’s happening with our town council? It used to be non-political. Then, people started running with party affiliations. But get this, they want to go back to being non-political!

They’ve been talking about it since late 2023. Some thought political parties hurt how the council worked. One ex-councillor, Janet Georgiou, didn’t like political divisions.

She felt it created unnecessary conflict. She said it was like fighting two battles at once. The council voted to start changing in February 2025.

They want candidates to run independently. This makes them focus on the community’s views. The council wants governance that’s more flexible.

It should be community-focused, and deal with local issues. They want to avoid larger political agendas. Many other town councils are already non-political.

Malmesbury’s has been that way for over twelve years! The council hopes this change will help the town. They want decisions to benefit everyone: residents, businesses, and visitors.

Elections happen on May 1st, 2025. They encourage anyone passionate about the town to run.