Cllr Sam Blackwell

Bradford on Avon Area Board - Wednesday 2 July 2025 7.00 pm

The Bradford on Avon Area Board met on 2 July 2025, and among the items discussed were community grants, updates from partner organisations, and highway improvements. Councillors agreed to allocate funding to several local initiatives and noted updates on ongoing projects.

Strategic Planning Committee - Tuesday 1 July 2025 10.30 am

The Strategic Planning Committee met to discuss planning appeals, a large warehouse application in Melksham, a solar farm proposal near Potterne, and the conversion of agricultural buildings in Winterbourne Earls. The committee voted to instruct officers to address a flaw in an appeal decision relating to a Gypsy and Traveller site, deferred a decision on the warehouse for further consideration, refused the solar farm application, and approved the conversion of agricultural buildings.

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.

Health Select Committee - Thursday 5 June 2025 10.30 am

The Health Select Committee was scheduled to meet to elect a chairman and vice-chairman, and to discuss and develop their work programme. The committee was also expected to receive updates from cabinet members. The meeting was preceded by a briefing for committee members about the role and processes of Overview and Scrutiny.

Strategic Planning Committee - Wednesday 4 June 2025 10.30 am

At a meeting of the Strategic Planning Committee, chaired by Councillor Ernie Clark, Independent Group Leader, an outline planning application for residential development on land off Freestone Grove, Westbury was approved, subject to conditions and a Section 106 agreement[^2]. The committee also received an update on planning appeals, including one relating to land west of Westbury Road in Warminster.