Cllr Ross Henning

Children's Select Committee - Thursday 13 November 2025 2.00 pm

The Children's Select Committee were scheduled to discuss a range of reports and updates, including the Safety Valve Programme, school attendance, updates from the Department for Education (DfE), education performance outcomes, safeguarding, adoption, and the committee's forward work programme. The meeting was also scheduled to include verbal updates from the Cabinet Member and Directors.

Environment Select Committee - Thursday 13 November 2025 10.30 am

The Environment Select Committee was scheduled to meet to discuss a streetscene maintenance contract, electric vehicle infrastructure, and updates from task groups.

Chippenham and Villages Area Board - Monday 10 November 2025 6.30 pm

The Chippenham and Villages Area Board met to discuss community projects, funding, and local issues. Councillors agreed to grant funding for several local initiatives, including crime reduction measures, community events, and village improvements. The board also received updates on the Chippenham Avon Project, the re-establishment of the Chippenham Carnival, and various partner activities.

Eastern Area Planning Committee - Thursday 6 November 2025 3.00 pm

The Eastern Area Planning Committee met on 6 November 2025, and agreed to forward the Wiltshire Council Parish of Wilcot and Huish with Oare Path No.32A Definitive Map and Statement Modification Order 2025 to the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (SoSEFRA) with a recommendation that it is confirmed with modification. The modification relates to the width of the footpath.

Northern Area Planning Committee - Wednesday 5 November 2025 2.00 pm

The Northern Area Planning Committee of Wiltshire Council met on 5 November 2025, to discuss planning appeals and a planning application in Kington St Michael. The committee reviewed several completed and pending planning appeals, including sites for gypsies and travellers, and ultimately voted to refuse planning permission for extensions to a garage in Kington St Michael, against officer advice, citing concerns about its scale and impact on the conservation area.