A Labour councillor for Blackfriars and Trinity has resigned, leaving her seat empty until the 2026 local elections.
Councillor Roseanna Wain announced her decision to move on from the role four years after she won a by-election in the ward.
Salford Council confirmed that her seat will remain vacant as her departure falls within six months of the 2026 local elections held across the city in May.
Ms Wain shared in her Facebook post: “I just wanted to share some personal news that I am stepping down from my role as a councillor in Blackfriars and Trinity.
“It is with a heavy heart that I have made this difficult decision.”
She began her role in November 2021 after beating the Green Party, Liberal Democrats and Conservatives in a by-election.
Only one in ten residents in Blackfriars and Trinity turned out to vote in that election, the lowest ever turnout in Salford City Council’s history.
She was heavily focused on development in the city and sat on the planning panel, voting on development decisions across the city.
According to the ONS, in 2025 there were 2582 new builds in Salford, opposed to 2728 in 2021 when Ms Wain joined the council.
The former councillor explained that she had been unable to continue serving her constituents in Blackfriars and Trinity.
Wain clarified she “Will be starting a new role and although I have been exceptionally privileged to represent the people of Blackfriars and Trinity, I will no longer be able to do so.”
Her departure still leaves Labour with a strong majority, controlling 47 of Salford council seats. This is alongside seven conservatives two liberal democrats and three independent councillors, with one seat now vacant.
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