Cllr Andrew Griffin

Extraordinary, Cabinet - Tuesday 24 June 2025 10.00 am

At a meeting of the Wiltshire Council cabinet, those present discussed the revenue and capital outturn positions for the financial year 2024-25, as well as the treasury management outturn position. The cabinet approved transfers to and from earmarked reserves, the creation of new earmarked reserves, and a revenue contribution to capital for works related to Salisbury City Hall. They also noted the general fund outturn position, savings delivery, and overspends in the Housing Revenue Account (HRA) and Dedicated Schools Grant (DSG).

Western Area Planning Committee - Wednesday 11 June 2025 3.00 pm

The Western Area Planning Committee met to discuss planning appeals and applications in the western region of Wiltshire. The committee approved an outline application for an indoor training facility at Bradford Rubin Football Club in Winsley, and deferred a decision regarding the retrospective change of use of the George Hotel in Codford to allow for further discussion with the applicant. A decision on a retrospective application for a summer house/shed in Melksham was also deferred pending a site visit.

Strategic Planning Committee - Wednesday 4 June 2025 10.30 am

At a meeting of the Strategic Planning Committee, chaired by Councillor Ernie Clark, Independent Group Leader, an outline planning application for residential development on land off Freestone Grove, Westbury was approved, subject to conditions and a Section 106 agreement[^2]. The committee also received an update on planning appeals, including one relating to land west of Westbury Road in Warminster.

Melksham Area Board - Wednesday 4 June 2025 7.00 pm

The Melksham Area Board met to discuss community engagement, funding for local projects, and various updates from partners and council services. The board was also scheduled to discuss appointments to outside bodies and working groups. Councillors were expected to discuss and agree on their priorities for the coming year.

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

The Melksham Area Board met to elect a new chairman and vice-chairman, and to appoint a representative to the Local Highways and Footpath Improvement Group (LHFIG). Councillor Jon Hubbard was elected as Chairman, Councillor Jennie Westbrook as Vice-Chairman, and Councillor Andrew Griffin was appointed as the Lead Representative to the LHFIG.