Cllr Sam Blackwell

Children's Select Committee - Wednesday 21 January 2026 10.30 am

The Children's Select Committee of Wiltshire Council was scheduled to discuss a range of important topics concerning young people in the county. Key areas of focus included school attendance, support for young people not in education, employment, or training (NEET), and a review of a targeted free swimming trial aimed at improving physical activity among children from low-income families. The committee was also set to receive updates from the Department for Education (DfE) and review the council's forward work programme.

Health Select Committee - Wednesday 14 January 2026 10.30 am

The Health Select Committee of Wiltshire Council met on 14 January 2026 to discuss the Wiltshire Health and Wellbeing Joint Strategic Needs Assessment 2025 and the findings of a rapid scrutiny exercise on urgent care services. The committee also received updates on the Unpaid Carers contract and the Trowbridge Integrated Care Centre.

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.

Strategic Planning Committee - Tuesday 16 December 2025 10.30 am

The Strategic Planning Committee of Wiltshire Council is scheduled to meet on Tuesday 16 December 2025 to discuss planning appeals, updates, and a planning application for the redevelopment of land south of Westwells Road, Neston. The meeting will be held at County Hall in Trowbridge.

Bradford on Avon Area Board - Wednesday 19 November 2025 7.00 pm

The Bradford on Avon Area Board meeting scheduled for 19 November 2025 was set to cover a range of community matters, including funding applications, updates from local partners, and strategic planning. Key discussions were anticipated around the allocation of Area Board funding to various community projects and initiatives, alongside updates on policing, road safety, and integrated care systems.