Cllr Ben Reed

Licensing Committee - Monday 19 January 2026 10.30 am

The Licensing Committee of Wiltshire Council was scheduled to discuss updates from various council teams, including Passenger Transport, Taxi Licensing, and Public Protection. A key item on the agenda was the minutes from the Eastern Area Licensing Sub Committee concerning an application for a Premises Licence for Bromham Community Hub.

Extraordinary Meeting, Council - Wednesday 7 January 2026 10.30 am

Wiltshire Council's extraordinary meeting on 7 January 2026 saw a significant debate on the proposed disposal of St Stephen's Multi-Storey Car Park in Trowbridge, which was ultimately defeated by a tied vote. Councillors also discussed and approved an extension to the council tax premium on long-term empty homes, but rejected a proposal to introduce a premium on second homes.

Eastern Area Planning Committee - Thursday 4 December 2025 3.00 pm

The Eastern Area Planning Committee met to discuss planning appeals and a reserved matters application for land north of Marshall Road, Devizes. The committee approved the minutes from the previous meeting and then approved the reserved matters application, which concerned the appearance, landscaping, layout, and scale of a housing development.

Devizes Area Board - Monday 1 December 2025 6.30 pm

The Devizes Area Board met to discuss winter preparedness, community governance, and grant applications. The board approved funding for several community projects, including support for vulnerable adults, a Christmas carol service, and youth programs. Councillors also received updates on highway maintenance, police activities, and various community initiatives.

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.