Cllr Denise Bates

Appeals Sub-Committee (School Transport) - Wednesday, 13 May 2026 - 12.00 pm

Trowbridge Area Board - Thursday 19 March 2026 6.30 pm

The Trowbridge Area Board met on Thursday 19 March 2026 and approved a significant number of grant applications for local community projects and young people's initiatives. The board also received updates on highway improvements, partner activities, and noted information items from various organisations.

Council - Tuesday, 24 February 2026 - 10.30 am

The Wiltshire Council meeting on 24 February 2026 focused heavily on the council's budget for the upcoming financial year and the medium-term financial strategy. Key decisions included the approval of the Wiltshire Council Budget 2026/27 and Medium Term Financial Strategy Update 2026/27-2028/29, alongside consideration of alternative budget proposals and several amendments. Public participation addressed concerns ranging from parking tariffs and HGV routing to renewable energy scheme deliverability and the council's digital strategy.

Children's Select Committee - Wednesday 21 January 2026 10.30 am

The Children's Select Committee of Wiltshire Council was scheduled to discuss a range of important topics concerning young people in the county. Key areas of focus included school attendance, support for young people not in education, employment, or training (NEET), and a review of a targeted free swimming trial aimed at improving physical activity among children from low-income families. The committee was also set to receive updates from the Department for Education (DfE) and review the council's forward work programme.

Extraordinary Meeting, Council - Wednesday 7 January 2026 10.30 am

The Wiltshire Council met on Wednesday 7 January 2026 for an extraordinary meeting where councillors debated and voted on several key financial and policy matters. The meeting saw the rejection of a proposal to allocate £2.5 million for the freehold transfer of St Stephen's Multi-Storey Car Park in Trowbridge, but approved an increase to the council tax premium on long-term empty homes and a framework for fees and charges.