Issue - meetings

To receive an update from Cllr Tony Trotman about the S106 Working Group meeting on 27 April 2023.

The Vice-Chairman gave an update from the last meeting of the S106 Working Group on 27 April 2023. Key points included:

·         Milestone had conducted a series of trial holes to explore the possibility of widening Abberd Brook Way.

·         Discussions were ongoing about rights of way near to the former Co-op site whilst the planning application was awaited.

·         Potential bids for S106 money would be put in for any planning approvals on Sand Pit Road.

·         Connectivity between sites was very important.

Although not S106 money, discussion turned to the recent £7 million grant from the Department for Transport’s Safer Roads Fund to improve safety on the A3102. Cllr Thorn noted that Calne Town Council was investigating the possibility of using this funding to improve the White Heart roundabout. Cllr Thorn suggested setting up a workshop with local parishes to see what the priorities were in the local area for the use of this funding. Cllr O’Neill welcomed the suggestion and stated that, as Lead Member for transport, he would be happy to set up a working group and invite representatives from each parish. Shawn Warren-Willcox from Hilmarton PC welcomed the plan, explaining that it was important to ensure that the views of smaller parishes were heard.