The Bradford on Avon Area Board meeting scheduled for 8 July 2026 was set to cover a range of community funding applications, updates from local organisations and partnerships, and discussions on road safety and policing. The agenda also included the appointment of new chairs and vice-chairs for the upcoming year.

Funding Applications for Community Projects

The Area Board was scheduled to consider several applications for funding across different categories. In the Community Area Grants, applications included a request for £5,000 for Westwood United YFC for start-up help, £5,000 for Holt Sports and Recreation Committee to resurface a MUGA court, £4,000 for Westwood Social Club for toilet refurbishment, and £3,000 for the Bradford on Avon Community Area Network for a project called Riding on Rubber.

For grants supporting older and vulnerable people, the board was to review applications for £2,000 for the Grief Hub and Café at The Hub at BA15, £2,450 for Our Time Project's Moving Stories initiative for elders in Bradford on Avon, and £1,000 for Wiltshire Music Centre's Music Tea and Togetherness concerts for older adults.

In the Young People Grants category, applications included £3,000 for Might Girls CIC for their 2026 activities and £2,000 for Bradford on Avon Town Council's Youth programme. The board was also to note any funding awards made under the Delegated Funding Process.

Updates from Local Organisations and Partnerships

Several organisations were scheduled to provide written updates. These included BSW Together (Integrated Care Board), Community First, Alcoholics Anonymous, and Wiltshire Money, which offers events and training opportunities. Wiltshire Council also provided information on the Wiltshire Faith Communities Network, the launch of the Wiltshire Community Lottery, the Connect to Work Programme and Skills Bootcamps, a call to action from Wessex Community Action, and the Wiltshire Police Violence against Women and Girls Quarterly Report.

Local Highways and Policing Matters

The board was set to receive minutes and consider recommendations from the Local Highways and Footpath Improvement Group (LHFIG) meeting held on 8 June 2026. Additionally, updates from the Neighbourhood Policing Team and a Road Safety Update were on the agenda. The policing update included information on the Neighbourhood Policing Guarantee, community commitments, crime data, and upcoming team activities, with specific priorities for Bradford on Avon identified as Anti-Social Behaviour and Road Safety (Speeding). The road safety update focused on #FATAL5 education, the work of the Community Road Safety Team, speed enforcement, and the activities of the Roads Policing Unit, including Operation Drive Insured.

Community Discussion and Presentations

A presentation was scheduled from Kirsten Kerr, Operations Manager at Age UK, regarding the work of Carers Together Wiltshire. The agenda also included a Community Spotlight segment for highlighting positive community news or feedback on previous grant awards, and an Ask your Area Board session for public questions.

Administrative and Future Planning Items

The meeting was to begin with the election of a Chair and Vice-Chair for the 2026/27 year, followed by the confirmation of minutes from the 18 February 2026 meeting and the appointment of representatives to outside bodies. The board was also to note the Terms of Reference for the LHFIG. Future meeting dates were also to be confirmed, with the next scheduled meeting set for 11 November 2026.