Cllr Stewart Palmén

The Cabinet decided to allocate Community Infrastructure Levy funding on 15/07/2026. They approved up to £1.0m for A350 Chippenham Bypass Improvements (Phases 4 and 5), £500,000 per annum for three years for Active Travel infrastructure improvements, £500,000 per annum for three years for the Local Highway and Footway Improvement Groups programme, and up to £250,000 per annum for three years for locally identified infrastructure projects. The Cabinet also approved revised prioritisation criteria for allocating Strategic CIL funding and delegated authority to the Director of Planning, Economy and Climate, in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Finance and the Director of Legal and Governance, to update the Infrastructure List and develop the process for considering, approving, and reporting on funding allocations.

Cabinet Member for Highways, Streetscene, and Flooding decided to give notice of intention to make a decision on proposed waiting restrictions on Tyning Road, Winsley on 20/07/2026. The decision maker intends to proceed with the introduction of the Traffic Regulation Order as advertised. This decision supports pupils travelling to and from school safely as part of the TAOSJ proposals.

Cabinet Member for Highways, Street Scene & Flooding decided to consent to an application to stop up highway adjacent to 165 Littleworth Lane, Whitley on 15/07/2026. The decision maker agreed to the application on the ground that the part of the highway is unnecessary for public use or any other highway-related purpose. This aligns with the Council's aim of generating income by adopting a more commercial approach.

Cabinet decided to note and approve the Corporate Performance and Risk Monitoring Report 2025/26 on 15/07/2026. The report provides an update on performance against strategic priorities and the Council's strategic risks. The report noted that 76.9% of indicators were ranked as positive or neutral.

The Cabinet Member for Highways, Streetscene, and Flooding approved the implementation of School Streets under an Experimental Traffic Regulation Order in Melksham, Warminster, and Calne on 09/06/2026. Queens Crescent was given further time to develop an alternative Park and Stride location, and Staverton will be considered later after investigation into highway improvement measures. The decision also approved a list of legitimate exemptions.

The Cabinet Member for Highways, Streetscene, and Flooding decided on 15/07/2026 to proceed with extending the 30mph speed limit on C251 (Stockley) and implementing a new 40mph speed limit on Church Road (Heddington). This decision was made following consultation with officers and consideration of comments received.

Cabinet Member for Highways, Streetscene, and Flooding decided on 20/07/2026 to give notice of intention to make a Traffic Regulation Order for proposed waiting restrictions and school keep clear markings on Tyning Road, Winsley. This decision follows consultation with officers and aims to enable pupils to travel to and from school safely.

Cabinet decided on 15/07/2026 to approve the commencement of the procurement process for the construction works of the Central Area Depot in Melksham. They also delegated authority to the Director of Assets, Highways and Transport, in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Economic Development, Regeneration and Assets, to approve and enter into the construction contract. This decision is part of a strategy to rationalise and modernise the council's operational estate, consolidating multiple facilities and services.

David Redfern, Director, Leisure, Culture and Communities, decided on 15/07/2026 to approve and sign an agreement with Events Horizon to supply food for the Summer 2026 FUEL camps. This decision was made due to the existing provider's inability to fulfil the contract and the tight timescale for appointing an alternative supplier. The FUEL programme is Wiltshire's Holiday Activity and Food Programme, funded by the Department for Education.