Cllr Ernie Clark

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.

Standards Dispensation Sub-Committee - Thursday 5 February 2026 4.00 pm

The Standards Dispensation Sub-Committee of Wiltshire Council met on Thursday 5 February 2026 to consider a request for dispensation from Councillor Brian Dalton. The committee granted Councillor Dalton a dispensation to remain in the room and participate in debate regarding the Housing Revenue Account (HRA) budget until the end of the current council term.

Standards Assessment Sub-Committee - Tuesday 20 January 2026 1.30 pm

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.