Agenda and draft minutes

Extraordinary - On the rising of Full Council, not before 11am, Corsham Area Board - Tuesday 20 May 2025 11.00 am

Contact: Max Hirst - Democratic Services Officer  Email: committee@wiltshire.gov.uk

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7:00pm

13.

Apologies for Absence

Minutes:

There were no apologies for absence.

 

14.

Appointment of Chairman

To appoint a Chairman for the forthcoming year.

Supporting documents:

Minutes:

The Democratic Services Officer, called for nominations for Chairman for the forthcoming year.

 

Councillor Helen Belcher OBE moved the motion to nominate Councillor Ruth Hopkinson. This was seconded by Councillor Peter Wragg.

 

As there were no other nominations, it was;

 

Resolved:

 

That Councillor Ruth Hopkinson was elected as Chairman of Corsham Area Board for 2025/26.

 

15.

Appointment of Vice-Chairman

To appoint a Vice-Chairman for the forthcoming year.

Minutes:

Councillor Ruth Hopkinson in the Chair.

 

The Chairman nominated Councillor Helen Belcher OBE for Vice-Chair for the forthcoming year, which was seconded by Councillor Phil Chamberlain

 

As there were no other nominations, it was;

 

Resolved:

 

That Councillor Helen Belcher OBE was elected as Vice Chair of Corsham Aea Board for 2025/26.

 

16.

Appointment of a Representative to the LHFIG

The Local Highways and Footpath Improvement Group (LHFIG) operates as an informal working group making recommendations to the Area Board for approval.  Terms of Reference are set out in the attached report for information.

 

The Area Board are invited to appoint a Lead Councillor to the LHFIG.

Supporting documents:

Minutes:

Councillor Helen Belcher OBE moved the motion to appoint Councillor Ruth Hopkinson as lead member for LHFIG for 2025/26.

 

This was seconded by Councillor Peter Wragg.

 

As there were no other nominations, it was;

 

Resolved:

 

That Councillor Ruth Hopkinson be appointed as Lead Member for Corsham LHFIG for 2025/26.