Cllr Christopher Newbury

Western Area Planning Committee - Wednesday 18 February 2026 3.00 pm

The Western Area Planning Committee of Wiltshire Council met on Wednesday 18 February 2026 to discuss rights of way applications. The committee recommended that an order to modify the definitive map and statement of public rights of way in Warminster be confirmed with modifications, and that an order to divert a footpath in North Bradley be forwarded to the Secretary of State for confirmation with modifications.

Warminster Area Board - Thursday, 12 February 2026 - 7.00 pm

The Warminster Area Board met on Thursday 12 February 2026, discussing funding applications, receiving updates from partners including Wiltshire Police, and reviewing local highway improvement proposals. A key decision was made regarding the Warminster Park Community Centre grant application, which was deferred to a delegated funding process due to declared interests.

Strategic Planning Committee - Tuesday 10 February 2026 10.30 am

The Strategic Planning Committee of Wiltshire Council met on Tuesday 10 February 2026 to discuss several significant planning applications. Key decisions included the granting of outline planning permission for a new Motorway Rest Area at Junction 16 of the M4 near Swindon, and the approval of a mixed-use redevelopment of the Emery Gate Shopping Centre in Chippenham. The committee also considered a data centre expansion at Land South of Westwells Road, Neston, ultimately deferring a decision to allow for further assessment of outstanding information.

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.

Western Area Planning Committee - Wednesday 17 December 2025 3.00 pm

The Western Area Planning Committee are scheduled to meet to discuss planning appeals and updates, and to consider planning applications relating to a dog exercise field in Hilperton, and a change of use of land and proposed annexe in Crockerton.