Cllr Jon Atkey

Northern Area Planning Committee - Wednesday 14 January 2026 2.00 pm

The Northern Area Planning Committee of Wiltshire Council met on Wednesday 14 January 2026 to consider a range of planning applications. The meeting agenda included discussions on planning appeals and updates, alongside three specific planning applications.

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.

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 A decision on a planning application for a permanent rural worker's dwelling at Land South of West Kennet Farm was withdrawn from the agenda.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.

Overview and Scrutiny Management Committee - Wednesday 19 November 2025 10.30 am

The Overview and Scrutiny Management Committee met on 19 November 2025, and agreed to note an update on the Wiltshire Community Strategic Partnership's work, including improvements to systems for the public to report anti-social behaviour, and to receive a further update in six months. The committee also endorsed the findings and recommendations of a Rapid Scrutiny Exercise on corporate Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), while expressing disappointment at the Executive's limited acceptance of the recommendations, and agreed to consider two notices of motion regarding screenwash and billposting, task group updates, and select committee forward work programmes.

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.