The Corsham Area Board was scheduled to meet to discuss local priority updates, area board grant funding requests, and updates from partners and community representatives. The board was also due to receive updates on rights of way and the Local Highways and Footpath Improvement Group (LHFIG).

Area Board Grant Funding Requests

The Corsham Area Board was scheduled to consider grant applications for three projects. The remaining budget for community area grants was £1,231.00, for older and vulnerable people grants was £5,400.00, and for youth grants was £8,636.00.

• Heritage Trails Project - A request for £974.25 from the Heritage Trails Project towards printing costs. The project aims to encourage the local community and visitors to appreciate the historical environment and experience the natural beauty of the North Wiltshire countryside. According to the Corsham Area Board Grant Applications report, the project has already delivered eight waymarked trails and had four print runs of the trail leaflets.
• Youth Piano Access - The Pound Arts Trust requested £3,944.00 for youth piano access. The funding would be used to purchase a grand piano and to provide a pilot bursary scheme for young people in economic need to learn the piano. The report stated that the organisation that currently provides the piano is closing down and has offered the Pound Arts Trust the opportunity to purchase the piano at a reduced price.
• Corsham Youth Zone and Local Youth Network - The RISE Trust Youth requested £5,000.00 for the Corsham Youth Zone and Local Youth Network. The Corsham Youth Zone offers a youth club for young people aged 11-18 on Friday nights at Springfield Community Campus. The grant would be used to re-ignite the Local Youth Network in Corsham.

Partner and Community Updates

The Corsham Area Board was scheduled to receive verbal updates from Inspector Pete Foster of Wiltshire Police, Adam Walton of Corsham Climate Action, Adam Walton and Ruth Hill of the Pound Arts Trust, and town and parish council nominated representatives.

The board was also scheduled to note written updates from:

• Brad Stevens of Dorset and Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service
• Wiltshire Police on road safety
• Lacock Parish Council
• Colerne Parish Council
• Corsham Town Council
• Inspector Pete Foster of Wiltshire Police

Dorset and Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service stated in their written update that the removal of Corsham's second fire appliance had not had any negative impact on their operational response, following a full fire cover review. They added that they had invested in a welfare vehicle at the station in its place.

Lacock Parish Council's update stated that issues with safe access to Lacock's village shop and school were fifty per cent resolved, with the shop now having an S142 licence¹ in place. They were also communicating with Highways to encourage them to offer further ideas on how to enforce no parking outside the school.

Colerne Parish Council's update noted that they had been allocated a Rural Housing Needs Survey, and that the local Community Land Trust had commenced its community consultation on a possible site for their project.

Corsham Town Council's update stated that they had been heavily involved with Peacock WI's Poppy Project, and that the project had received royal recognition with a visit to Corsham by Her Majesty the Queen.

Wiltshire Police's Road Safety update included information on drink and drug driving, and statistics from traffic surveys in Corsham between 1 January 2024 and August 2025.

Local Priority Updates

Lead members were scheduled to provide updates in relation to the three priorities: environment, youth, and business. Councillor Ruth Hopkinson, Vice-Chairman of the Council, was also scheduled to give an update on the food insecurity workshop.

Information Items

The Corsham Area Board was scheduled to note the following information items:

• Age UK Wiltshire Newsletter – News & Views issue 10
• Family and Community Learning Impact report 2024-25
• Beyond Dementia (new name for Alzheimer's Support) briefing note
• Briefing note on Wiltshire Children and Young People Health and Wellbeing Survey 2026
• Wiltshire Youth Council Elections update

The Age UK Wiltshire Newsletter included information on daytime discos, wellbeing checks with meals, arts and friendship clubs, community support services, surviving winter grants, and coach trip destinations.

The Family and Community Learning Impact Report 2024-2025 highlighted the transformative power of adult learning across Wiltshire. According to the covering note, the report showcases how inclusive, community-centred education delivered in partnership with local organisations has empowered hundreds of residents to build confidence, develop essential skills, and take positive steps in their lives.

The Beyond Dementia briefing note announced that Alzheimer's Support had changed its name to Beyond Dementia. According to the briefing note, the new name reflects their ethos that there is life to be lived, and enjoyed, after a diagnosis of dementia, and how they see the person behind the diagnosis.

The Wiltshire Children and Young People Health and Wellbeing Survey 2026 briefing note stated that Wiltshire Council is preparing to launch its next School-aged Children and Young People (CYP) Health and Wellbeing Survey, scheduled to run from 5 January to 6 February 2026. The survey aims to gather insights into the lived experiences of children and young people across the county.

The Wiltshire Youth Council Elections update provided key information about the upcoming elections, including the election dates, target group, purpose, and voting method. It also included instructions for councillors and schools.

Rights of Way Update

The Chair was scheduled to share information sought from the Rights of Way Team.

Local Highways and Footpath Improvement Group (LHFIG)

The Corsham Area Board was scheduled to note the minutes of the last LHFIG meeting held on 2 December 2025. Any recommendations arising from the meeting would need to be considered at the next meeting of the Area Board.