Asset Management Update - St Stephen's Place, Trowbridge
July 15, 2026 Cabinet (Cabinet collective) Key decision Approved View on council websiteThis summary is generated by AI from the council’s published record and supporting documents. Check the full council record and source link before relying on it.
Summary
Cabinet Member for Highways, Streetscene, and Flooding decided on 15/07/2026 to proceed with applying to the magistrates' court to stop up a section of highway adjacent to 165 Littleworth Lane, Whitley. This decision was made because the section of highway is considered unnecessary for public use. The legal costs of the application will be met by Mrs. Ward.
Cabinet Member for Highways, Streetscene, and Flooding decided on 15/07/2026 to proceed with extending the 30mph speed limit on C251 (Stockley) and implementing a new 40mph speed limit on Church Road (Heddington). This decision was made after considering comments received following the formal advertisement of the Traffic Regulation Order. The proposals are supported by the elected Wiltshire Council Member, Heddington Parish Council, and correspondents.
Cabinet decided on 15/07/2026 to approve revised terms for the transfer of St Stephens Multi-Storey Car Park to the adjoining owner of Castle Place Shopping Centre. They also delegated authority to the Corporate Director of Place to finalise arrangements for the freehold transfer and approved the repurposing of the capital budget for maintenance and repair of St Stephen's Car Park to facilitate the transfer.
Full council record
Purpose
Paper considering the future of a Wiltshire Council asset
Decision
Resolved:
That Cabinet approves:
- The revised terms for transfer of St Stephens Multi-Storey Car Park to the adjoining owner of Castle Place Shopping Centre as set out in the exempt Appendix 1.
- To Delegate to the Corporate Director of Place authority to finalise arrangements for the freehold transfer, including any minor changes to heads of terms, in the exempt Appendix 2, relating to clarity / accuracy.
- The repurposing of the capital budget approved for maintenance and repair of St Stephen’s Car Park to be utilised to facilitate the transfer.
Related Meeting
Cabinet - Wednesday 15 July 2026 10.00 am on July 15, 2026
Supporting Documents
Details
| Reference | Call-ins0 |
| Outcome | Recommendations Approved |
| Decision date | 15 Jul 2026 |
| Effective from | 25 Jul 2026 |
| Expected date | 15 Jul 2026 |
| Originally due | 15 Jul 2026 |
| Lead officer | Mike Dawson |
| Subject to call-in | Yes |