Cllr Maria Hoult

Devizes Area Board - Monday 2 March 2026 6.30 pm

The Devizes Area Board met on Monday 2 March 2026, approving £8,157.26 in grant funding for local projects and discussing a range of community and highways matters. Key decisions included the approval of funding for a bike hanger facility in Devizes and improvements to the Little Cheverell Village Hall.

Council - Tuesday, 24 February 2026 - 10.30 am

The Council meeting scheduled for Tuesday 24 February 2026 was set to address the Wiltshire Council Budget for 2026/27 and the Medium Term Financial Strategy for 2026/27-2028/29. This significant agenda item included consideration of various updates, amendments, and an alternative budget proposal. The meeting also included a section for public participation, where residents could raise questions and make statements on a range of council matters.

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.

Eastern Area Planning Committee - Thursday 15 January 2026 3.00 pm

The Eastern Area Planning Committee of Wiltshire Council was scheduled to consider a planning application for a permanent rural worker's dwelling. The committee was also due to receive updates on planning appeals.

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.