Cllr Mike Phillips

Council - Tuesday 22 July 2025 10.30 am

Wiltshire Council met on 22 July 2025, and among the topics discussed were youth services, treasury management, a bat mitigation strategy, and a motion to repudiate the council's climate emergency declaration. Councillors also debated and voted on motions regarding weight limits on roads and the Ask Angela scheme.

Children's Select Committee - Wednesday 16 July 2025 10.30 am

The Children's Select Committee met on 16 July 2025, to discuss Ofsted judgements, school attendance, the Schools Forum, the Corporate Parenting Panel, youth homelessness, educational performance, out of county education and the committee's forward work programme. The committee agreed to continue to receive the school Ofsted judgements as a regular report, and also agreed to receive a briefing on the new inspection framework. The committee also agreed to continue to receive the Working Together to Improve School Attendance report, and requested that longer term trends and a separate report on exclusions and trends be included.

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.

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.