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Peter Davison

Local Democracy Reporter

Local Democracy Reporter for Wiltshire. Having trained with the National Council for the Training of Journalists from 1991-2, Peter joined the Marlborough Times in 1992. He covers Wiltshire Council and other public institutions, holding those in power accountable, and informing the public about decisions affecting their community. A Bristolian by birth, he lives near Devizes with one wife, two children, and three cats – all of whom were born in Wiltshire.

Latest articles from Peter Davison

A 20mph sign in a village setting

A 20mph sign in a village setting

Drivers to be hit with even more 20mph zones in Wiltshire

Traffic on the A350

Traffic on the A350

£1 million boost to finish major A-road bypass scheme

Plans for 31 new homes in Aldbourne

Plans for 31 new homes in Aldbourne

First look at homes near Swindon that sparked sewage fears

Will shoppers in Trowbridge be subsidising motorists in Marlborough?

Will shoppers in Trowbridge be subsidising motorists in Marlborough?

Wiltshire market towns are subsidising posh towns, Tories claim

The banner at Devizes Household Recycling Centre

The banner at Devizes Household Recycling Centre

Wiltshire tip booking trial quietly given start date

How the facility could look

How the facility could look

Delight as chicken poo power plant refused over 'harming jewel in Wiltshire's crown'

Hundreds object to McDonald's opening in Wiltshire town

Count Binface in 2024 when he took on the sitting PM Rishi Sunak in Richmond and Northallerton. Image: Count Binface

Count Binface in 2024 when he took on the sitting PM Rishi Sunak in Richmond and Northallerton. Image: Count Binface

Wiltshire MP slams Count Binface over Farage challenge

Pub owner makes last ditch attempt to turn village bar into flats

Residents opposed to the car park deal outside the meeting

Residents opposed to the car park deal outside the meeting

Protests as council agrees £3.5 million car park deal