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Extraordinary - On the rising of Full Council, not before 11am, Corsham Area Board - Tuesday 20 May 2025 11.00 am

May 20, 2025 View on council website
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Summary

The Corsham Area Board met on Tuesday 20 May 2025 and elected Councillor Ruth Hopkinson, Corsham Ladbrook as Chairman, Councillor Helen Belcher OBE, Cabinet Member for Economic Development, Regeneration and Assets as Vice-Chairman, and also appointed Councillor Ruth Hopkinson as the lead member for the Local Highways and Footpath Improvement Group (LHFIG).

Appointment of LHFIG Representative

Councillor Ruth Hopkinson was appointed as the lead member for the LHFIG for 2025/26. The LHFIG operates as an informal working group that makes recommendations to the Area Board for approval. The terms of reference state that the group will normally be chaired by a Wiltshire councillor, appointed annually at the first meeting of the LHFIG after the Annual Council Meeting. The LHFIG's membership usually includes:

  • Members of the Area Board
  • Town and Parish Council representatives
  • Community/Stakeholder representatives

The LHFIG can make recommendations to the Area Board regarding priorities and expenditure for small-scale transport schemes in the community area. This includes schemes that improve safety, increase accessibility and sustainability by promoting walking, cycling and public transport, and improve traffic management. The LHFIG cannot fund routine maintenance, service subsidies or promotional campaigns.

Election of Chairman and Vice-Chairman

The first item of business was the election of the Chairman for the forthcoming year. The Democratic Services Officer called for nominations, and Councillor Helen Belcher OBE nominated Councillor Ruth Hopkinson, which was seconded by Councillor Peter Wragg, Portfolio Holder for Economic Development and Tourism. As there were no other nominations, Councillor Ruth Hopkinson was elected as Chairman.

Following Councillor Ruth Hopkinson's election, she took the chair and nominated Councillor Helen Belcher OBE as Vice-Chairman for the forthcoming year, which was seconded by Councillor Phil Chamberlain. As there were no other nominations, Councillor Helen Belcher OBE was elected as Vice-Chairman.

The Election of Area Board Chairs Procedure outlines the process for electing the Chairman and Vice-Chairman. According to the procedure, a member's nomination must be seconded to be valid, and in the event of only one valid nomination being received, the person presiding will declare the nominated member elected.

Attendees

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Cllr Helen Belcher OBE  Cabinet Member for Economic Development, Regeneration and Assets •  Liberal Democrats
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Cllr Phil Chamberlain  Liberal Democrats
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Cllr Ruth Hopkinson  Vice-Chairman of the Council •  Liberal Democrats
Profile image for Cllr Peter Wragg
Cllr Peter Wragg  Portfolio Holder for Economic Development and Tourism •  Liberal Democrats

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