Cllr Phil Alford

Council - Tuesday 20 October 2026 10.30 am

Wiltshire Council's meeting on Tuesday 20 October 2026 was scheduled to address a range of important matters. Key discussions were anticipated regarding the council's ongoing response to the climate emergency, proposed changes to the council's constitution concerning planning and rights of way, and recommendations from the Independent Remuneration Panel on members' allowances. The council was also expected to review the annual report on Our Wiltshire Plan 2025-35 and consider several notices of motion submitted by councillors on diverse topics.

Melksham Area Board - Wednesday 7 October 2026 7.00 pm

The Melksham Area Board met on Wednesday 7 October 2026 to discuss funding for local communities and consider various grant applications. The Board discussed new funding streams available to support local initiatives, including an overview of the Community Wellbeing Fund, which operates through a crowdfunding model with Area Boards providing matched funding, with each Area Board allocated up to £11,000. The Board also considered the Wiltshire Voluntary Sector Organisation of the Month award, a scheme funded by the Wiltshire Community Lottery, which officially commences in January 2027. Additionally, the Locally Identified Infrastructure Projects (LIIPs) Fund was discussed, which allocates up to £250,000 annually for three years to support capital infrastructure projects. The Community Resilience Hubs and Supporting People to Build Financial Resilience Programme was also presented, with each Area Board having approximately £75,000 to invest in local proposals.

Council - Tuesday 21 July 2026 10.30 am

The Wiltshire Council meeting on Tuesday 21 July 2026 was scheduled to cover a wide range of topics, including significant policy decisions on the Local Plan and planning committees, as well as addressing concerns about river water quality and the restoration of rail services. The meeting also included updates on the council's senior leadership structure, treasury management, and the annual report of the Corporate Parenting Panel.

Melksham Area Board - Wednesday 27 May 2026 7.00 pm

The Melksham Area Board meeting scheduled for Wednesday 27 May 2026 was set to cover a range of community matters, including updates from key partners like Wiltshire Police, discussions on local funding applications, and reports from sub-groups focused on highways and health and wellbeing. The meeting also included the appointment of lead members to various outside bodies and working groups.

Council - Tuesday 19 May 2026 10.30 am

The Council meeting scheduled for 19 May 2026 was set to cover a range of topics, including the Wiltshire Local Plan, the annual budget, and proposed changes to the council's constitution. The meeting also included several notices of motion addressing specific local and regional issues, such as the A303 transport corridor, fertility treatment provision, and fire station closures.