Cllr Stewart Palmén

Western Area Planning Committee - Wednesday 18 February 2026 3.00 pm

The Western Area Planning Committee of Wiltshire Council met on Wednesday 18 February 2026 to discuss rights of way applications. The committee recommended that an order to modify the definitive map and statement of public rights of way in Warminster be confirmed with modifications, and that an order to divert a footpath in North Bradley be forwarded to the Secretary of State for confirmation with modifications.

Strategic Planning Committee - Tuesday 10 February 2026 10.30 am

The Strategic Planning Committee of Wiltshire Council met on Tuesday 10 February 2026 to discuss several significant planning applications. Key decisions included the granting of outline planning permission for a new Motorway Rest Area at Junction 16 of the M4 near Swindon, and the approval of a mixed-use redevelopment of the Emery Gate Shopping Centre in Chippenham. The committee also considered a data centre expansion at Land South of Westwells Road, Neston, ultimately deferring a decision to allow for further assessment of outstanding information.

Cabinet - Tuesday 3 February 2026 10.00 am

The Wiltshire Council Cabinet met on Tuesday 3 February 2026 to discuss the proposed budget for 2026/27 and the Medium-Term Financial Strategy (MTFS) for 2026/27 to 2028/29. Key decisions included the approval of a net general fund budget of £567.660m, a Council Tax increase of 4.99% (including a 2% levy for Adult Social Care), and the approval of the Capital Programme for 2026/27 to 2032/33. The Cabinet also agreed to recommission sexual health services and approved the school admissions policies for 2027/28.

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.

Western Area Planning Committee - Wednesday 17 December 2025 3.00 pm

The Western Area Planning Committee are scheduled to meet to discuss planning appeals and updates, and to consider planning applications relating to a dog exercise field in Hilperton, and a change of use of land and proposed annexe in Crockerton.