Cllr Jacqui Lay

Northern Area Planning Committee - Wednesday 3 December 2025 2.00 pm

The Northern Area Planning Committee of Wiltshire Council met on 3 December 2025, and approved a planning application for 12 dwellings at Oaksey Park Golf and Leisure. A decision on a planning application for a permanent rural worker's dwelling at Land South of West Kennet Farm was withdrawn from the agenda. The committee also received an update on recent planning appeals.

Royal Wootton Bassett and Cricklade Area Board - Wednesday 26 November 2025 6.30 pm

The Royal Wootton Bassett and Cricklade Area Board met to discuss a range of issues including community governance, local highway improvements, and funding applications. Updates from partner organisations such as Wiltshire Police and Age UK were also on the agenda. The meeting was also scheduled to include a verbal update from Councillor Mel Jacob, Deputy Leader of the Council and Cabinet Member for Communities, Engagement, and Corporate Services, regarding the future of Area Boards.

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.

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.

Council - Tuesday 21 October 2025 10.30 am

The Wiltshire Council meeting on 21 October 2025 addressed a range of topics, including the approval of the Our Wiltshire Plan 2025-2035, an update on the council's response to the climate emergency, and discussions on various motions from council members. The council also considered supplementary planning documents related to air quality and the Stonehenge and Avebury World Heritage Site. Additionally, the council addressed questions from members regarding tourism, council investments in Israel, and other local issues.