Calne Town Council

08/10/2026

📢 Meeting Notice – Planning, Licensing & Highways Consultative Committee

🗓 Wednesday 14th October 2026
🕡 6.30pm
📍 Calne Town Hall

Members of the public are welcome to attend the meeting of the Planning, Licensing & Highways Consultative Committee.

Key items on the agenda include:

🏗️ Planning Applications
Members will consider a range of planning applications, including:
• Priestley Primary School – installation of air-source heat pump equipment
• 26 Castle Street – alterations to a historic property
• Land adjacent to 2 North End – new dwelling proposal
• 27 Sorrel Street – change of use to a beauty room
• Various previously considered applications, including Land at Wenhill, Penn Hill, Forest Farm and the former Co-op site on Mill Street.

🌱 Planning Sustainability Statement
Consideration of a proposed sustainability statement to be included in future planning consultation responses, supporting energy efficiency, biodiversity, climate resilience and sustainable travel.

🚦 Road Safety & Highways
• Recommendations on extending 20mph speed limits across residential roads and other key routes in Calne
• Oxford Road traffic survey proposal
• Road safety updates from Wiltshire Police
• Calne LHFIG agenda and local highway improvement requests
• Temporary road closures for the Remembrance Parade and Christmas Festival of Lights

🚍 Public Transport
Members will note proposed improvements to the Superbus 55 route and associated infrastructure works.

📋 Working Groups
Updates from the Road Safety Working Group and the Large & Complex Planning Applications Panel.

View the full agenda and reports - link in the comments

08/10/2026

📢 Extraordinary Meeting Notice

Governance, Policy & Resources Committee
🗓 Monday 12th October 2026
🕡 6.30pm

Members of the public are welcome to attend this Extraordinary Meeting of Calne Town Council's Governance, Policy & Resources Committee.

Key agenda items include:

💷 Finance Reports and Budget Setting 2027/28
• Review of current financial reports
• Consideration of the draft revenue budget for 2027/28
• Consideration of capital expenditure requests for 2027/28
• Review of draft budgets from the Amenities & Facilities Committee, Beversbrook and Town & Community Matters Committee
• Initial consideration of the draft precept request for 2027/28

📋 Governance and Working Groups
• Approval of previous committee minutes
• Review of Governance, Policy & Scrutiny Working Group notes
• Review of Finance Working Group notes

View the agenda and reports - link in the comments

08/10/2026

Amenities & Facilities Meeting Update | 5th October 2026
Calne Town Council's Amenities & Facilities Committee met on Monday 5th October.

Key highlights from the meeting included:

✅ Budget & Finance
The Committee reviewed the current financial position and considered a draft budget for the coming year. Following discussion, Councillors agreed to allocate an additional £2,500 towards future kitchen improvements at Beversbrook Sports Facility.

✅ Action List
Councillors received progress updates on a number of ongoing projects, including play area lighting, public toilets, signage and allotment storage, and agreed that opportunities for a future Community Toilet Scheme with local businesses should be explored.

✅ Sports Facilities Working Group
The Committee considered matters relating to sports facilities and requested a detailed report on future pitch irrigation arrangements and commercial user agreements, including associated costs, responsibilities and operational implications.

✅ Reports & Recommendations
Councillors approved a range of fees and charges for 2027/28, including allotments, cemeteries, Beversbrook Sports Facility, Town Hall hire and weddings. Approval was also given to recommendations concerning pest control at Beversbrook Allotments, an extension to the Calne Bowls Club pavilion, and advertising and sponsorship charges.

✅ Calne Junior Parkrun
Finally, Members noted that approval has been granted for the revised Calne Junior Parkrun route on the Recreation Ground.

Read the full Minutes - link in comments.

The next meeting of the Amenities & Facilities Committee will take place on Monday 2nd November 2026 at 6.30pm at Calne Town Hall

08/10/2026

🪩 NEXT WEDNESDAY! 🪩

💃 There is still time to book tickets for our over 50s daytime disco at Calne Town Hall!

🎟️ Tickets are available here - https://www.ticketsource.com/calnetowncouncil/over-50s-daytime-disco/e-ljqlmv
Or in person at Bank House

07/10/2026

🎄 Calne Town Council and the Mayor are hosting a Christmas Card Competition! 🎄

Calling all young artists aged 0-12 to get creative this festive season. The winning design from each age category will be featured on the Mayor's official Christmas cards this year, and winners will also help switch on Calne's Christmas lights! 🌟

🎨 Ages 0-4, 5-8 and 9-12
📅 Entries close 6th November
📮 Post your entries or drop them off at Bank House, Calne, SN11 0EN. Please include your child's first name, age, and your contact number.

We can't wait to see your festive creations! 🎅 🎁 ❄️

07/10/2026

🔥Under a month to go now! Buy your tickets to secure your spot at one of the town's most anticipated events of the year! 🔥

https://www.ticketsource.com/calnetowncouncil/calne-bonfire-and-fireworks-night-beversbrook-sports-and-community-facility/e-olevpk

Calne Bonfire & Firework Night Returns To Beversbrook This November https://www.calnenews.com/entertainment/calne-bonfire-firework-night-returns-to-beversbrook-this-november

07/10/2026

ROAD CLOSURE

Notice and Indicative Plan for a Temporary Traffic Regulation Order (TTRO) for Anchor Road (Part) and Bentley Grove (Part), Calne commencing 30th November 2026 to enable Wales & West Utilities to carry out mains replacement works and other associated works.

Access will be maintained for residents and
businesses where possible, although delays are likely due to the nature of the works.

30th November - 11th December - It is anticipated that the works will take the stated duration to complete depending upon weather conditions.

More details and map available on one.network - https://one.network/?tm=GB152809182

06/10/2026

🎆 🔥THE ENTERTAINMENT IS HERE! 🔥 🎆

We’re bringing you an evening packed with entertainment for the whole family, including:

✨ LIGHT-UP STILT WALKER
💥 MR GLOW
🎡 JENNINGS FUNFAIR

And of course, the night will finish with a spectacular firework display!

Bring your family, bring your friends and come along for an unforgettable night of fire, lights, rides and fun!

Book your tickets here now to secure a spot - https://www.ticketsource.com/calnetowncouncil/calne-bonfire-and-fireworks-night-beversbrook-sports-and-community-facility/e-olevpk