Cllr Ben Reed

Devizes Area Board - Monday 1 December 2025 6.30 pm

The Devizes Area Board met to discuss community grants, updates from partner organisations such as Wiltshire Police and Age UK Wiltshire, and to review the area board's priorities. Councillors were also scheduled to hear a presentation on winter highway preparedness and to discuss the upcoming Wiltshire Youth Council elections.

Application for a Premises Licence, Bromham Community Hub, New Road, Bromham,Chippenham, SN15 2JB, Eastern Area Licensing Sub Committee - Wednesday 22 October 2025 10.15 am

The Eastern Area Licensing Sub Committee was scheduled to convene to consider a licensing application for the Bromham Community Hub, and to elect a chair for the meeting. The meeting was scheduled to take place at the Kennet Room in County Hall, Trowbridge. Councillors scheduled to attend were Cllr Trevor Carbin, Cllr Andrew Matthews, and Cllr Ben Reed, with Cllr Robert Smith as a substitute.

Council - Tuesday 21 October 2025 10.30 am

The Wiltshire Council meeting on 21 October 2025 addressed a range of topics, including the approval of the Our Wiltshire Plan 2025-2035, an update on the council's response to the climate emergency, and discussions on various motions from council members. The council also considered supplementary planning documents related to air quality and the Stonehenge and Avebury World Heritage Site. Additionally, the council addressed questions from members regarding tourism, council investments in Israel, and other local issues.

Extraordinary meeting - On the rising of the ordinary meeting of Full Council taking place on 21 October 2025, not before 14:00, Council - Tuesday 21 October 2025 2.00 pm

The Wiltshire Council was scheduled to meet to discuss a statutory recommendation from external auditors, Grant Thornton, regarding delays in the preparation of the council's financial accounts. The council was expected to consider the recommendation and approve a response.

Devizes Area Board - Monday 6 October 2025 6.30 pm

The Devizes Area Board met to discuss community asset transfers, local highway improvements, air quality, and grant funding, with a focus on enhancing community well-being and addressing local needs. The board considered a proposal for the Kennet and Avon Canal Trust Community Asset Transfer and reviewed funding applications for various community projects. Additionally, updates were provided on local policing, road safety, and initiatives for vulnerable groups.