Cllr Mike Phillips

Western Area Planning Committee - Wednesday 9 July 2025 3.00 pm

The Western Area Planning Committee were scheduled to discuss planning applications, planning appeals, and a rights of way application at a meeting on 9 July 2025. The meeting was to be held at County Hall, Trowbridge. Cllr Stewart Palmén, Portfolio Holder for Schools, was scheduled to chair the meeting.

Western Area Planning Committee - Wednesday 11 June 2025 3.00 pm

The Western Area Planning Committee met to discuss planning appeals and applications in the western region of Wiltshire. The committee approved an outline application for an indoor training facility at Bradford Rubin Football Club in Winsley, and deferred a decision regarding the retrospective change of use of the George Hotel in Codford to allow for further discussion with the applicant. A decision on a retrospective application for a summer house/shed in Melksham was also deferred pending a site visit.

Children's Select Committee - Wednesday 11 June 2025 10.30 am

The Children's Select Committee met to elect a chairman and vice-chairman, and to discuss the committee's work programme. Councillor Laura Mayes was elected chairman, and Councillor Denise Bates was elected vice-chairman. The committee agreed to develop a work programme over time, and to hold a rapid scrutiny meeting regarding short breaks for children and young people with additional needs.

Westbury Area Board - Wednesday 11 June 2025 7.00 pm

The Westbury Area Board met to discuss community grants, highway improvements, and updates from partner organisations. The board was scheduled to consider grant applications for community projects, review local highway schemes, and receive updates from Wiltshire Police and other community partners. Councillors were also expected to discuss key challenges and opportunities in their divisions.

Extraordinary - On the rising of Full Council, not before 11am, Westbury Area Board - Tuesday 20 May 2025 11.00 am

The Westbury Area Board met to elect a chair and vice-chair, and to appoint a representative to the Local Highways and Footpath Improvement Group (LHFIG). Councillor Robert Smith was elected as Chairman, Councillor Gordon King, Cabinet Member for Adult Social Care, was elected as Vice-Chairman, and Councillor Boaz Barry was appointed as the Lead Representative to the LHFIG.