The Westbury Area Board meeting scheduled for 3 June 2026 was set to discuss a range of community matters, including funding applications for local projects, updates from key partners, and appointments to various working groups. A significant portion of the agenda was dedicated to considering applications for Area Board funding, with a total of £37,210 available across Community Area Grants, Youth Grants, and Older and Vulnerable People Grants.

Area Board Funding Applications

The board was scheduled to consider several applications for funding. Under the Area Board Initiatives, two applications were listed:

• Future Sound of Westbury requested £2,500.00 for a programme of youth music events designed to provide young people with experience in the music and performance industry.
• Westbury Town Sustainability Fete requested £2,000.00 for an event aimed at educating people of all ages about environmental projects and services available in Westbury, with a social element for older and vulnerable adults.

For Community Area Grants, the following applications were to be considered:

• Westbury United Youth and Development FC requested £5,000.00 towards the creation of a changing facility for their girls' football programme.
• The Laverton Institute Trust requested £1,401.00 for the refurbishment of the William Room, a supporting space for community events and activities.
• Westbury Yarn Bombers requested £2,149.00 for a community art installation featuring an overhead canopy of hand-crocheted mandalas and a Poppy Veil community tribute for Remembrance commemorations.

Under Young People Grants, one application was scheduled for discussion:

• Westbury Youth Club requested £5,000.00 towards core costs for their weekly youth club, which offers informal education, activities, and support for young people aged 11-19 (up to 25 with SEND).

Key Partner Updates and Information Items

The board was also set to receive several written updates and information items. These included:

• The Wiltshire Police Violence Against Women and Girls quarterly report for Spring 2026.
• A monthly update from Community First for April 2026.
• A briefing note on the Connect to Work Programme and Skills Bootcamps.
• A briefing note and call to action from Wessex Community Action regarding challenges facing the voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) sector.
• A briefing note on the Wiltshire Faith Communities Network.
• Information regarding the launch of the Wiltshire Community Lottery.

Community Spotlight and Appointments

An opportunity for a Community Spotlight was scheduled, focusing on positive community initiatives or feedback from previous grant awards, specifically mentioning the Future Sound of Westbury project and the Digital Literacy Project.

The board was also due to make several appointments, including lead members to Outside Bodies and working groups, and to consider appointing lead members for the Area Board Environment Lead and Youth Lead roles. Additionally, an appointment for a Lead Member for the Local Highways and Footpath Improvement Group (LHFIG) was to be made.

Local Highways and Footpath Improvement Group (LHFIG)

The minutes and recommendations from the LHFIG meeting held on 30 April 2026 were to be noted and considered. This group makes recommendations to the Area Board for approval regarding small-scale transport schemes and discretionary funding for highway improvements.

Other Business

The agenda also included time for public questions, Chairman's updates, and action plan updates. Future meeting dates were scheduled for 14 October 2026 and 17 February 2027.