The Trowbridge Area Board is scheduled to meet on Thursday 18 June 2026, with a key focus on community funding and updates from various local organisations and partnerships. The meeting will also address local highway improvements and ongoing council priorities.

Area Board Funding

The board is set to consider applications for Area Board Funding, with a review of remaining budgets to be presented. This will include noting any applications that have been received for consideration.

Carers Together Wiltshire

A presentation is scheduled from Carers Together Wiltshire, outlining the support services available to unpaid carers across the county.

Partner Updates

The meeting will receive updates from a range of partners. These include written reports and potential verbal updates from:

• Wiltshire Police
• Trowbridge Child Wellbeing and Young People Partnership
• Trowbridge Future
• Wiltshire Family Hub
• Town and Parish Council Nominated Representatives, who are encouraged to share updates on local issues and successes.

Information Items

Several information items are listed for noting by the Area Board. These include:

• The Connect to Work Programme and Skills Bootcamps, which aim to help individuals return to or stay in employment, and provide short courses for retraining.
• A call to action from Wessex Community Action regarding the pressures facing the voluntary and community sector in Wiltshire.
• The Wiltshire Police Violence Against Women and Girls Quarterly Report.
• The launch of the Wiltshire Community Lottery, a new initiative to generate funds for local good causes.
• An update from the Wiltshire Faith Communities Network, focusing on strengthening its impact and engagement.
• An update from Community First, highlighting their Building Bridges Programme and other initiatives.

Local Highway and Footway Improvement Group (LHFIG)

The minutes and any recommendations arising from the last Local Highway and Footway Improvement Group meeting are scheduled for review. This group focuses on local road and footway improvements.

Area Board Priorities and Action Plan Update

An update will be provided on the current Area Board priorities and the progress of the associated action plan.