Andrew Matthews - Cllr for Wiltshire

Cllr Andrew Matthews

Liberal Democrats Armed Forces Champion

Email: andrew.matthews@wiltshire.gov.uk

Council: Wiltshire

Council Profile: View on council website

Committees: Royal Wootton Bassett and Cricklade Area Board (Vice-Chairman, Chairman) Cabinet (Guest Part I) Standards Committee (Vice-Chairman) Licensing Committee (Committee Member) Strategic Planning Committee (Guest Part I) Council (Committee Member) Eastern Area Licensing Sub Committee (Committee Member) (Committee Member)

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Activity Timeline

Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.

19 meetings · Page 1 of 4

Committee Committee Member

Standards Dispensation Sub-Committee - Thursday 5 February 2026 4.00 pm

The Standards Dispensation Sub-Committee of Wiltshire Council is scheduled to convene on Thursday 5 February 2026. The primary focus of the meeting will be to consider a request for a dispensation from Councillor Brian Dalton, which relates to a disclosable pecuniary interest.

February 05, 2026, 4:00 pm
Royal Wootton Bassett and Cricklade Area Board Chairman

Extraordinary meeting, Royal Wootton Bassett and Cricklade Area Board - Tuesday 20 January 2026 6.30 pm

The Royal Wootton Bassett and Cricklade Area Board meeting was scheduled to discuss significant changes to Wiltshire Council's waste service delivery arrangements, including the proposed closure of Household Recycling Centres (HRCs) at Purton and Lower Compton. The meeting also included an opportunity for public questions and feedback on these changes.

January 20, 2026, 6:30 pm
Licensing Committee Committee Member

Licensing Committee - Monday 19 January 2026 10.30 am

The Licensing Committee of Wiltshire Council was scheduled to discuss updates from various council teams, including Passenger Transport, Taxi Licensing, and Public Protection. A key item on the agenda was the minutes from the Eastern Area Licensing Sub Committee concerning an application for a Premises Licence for Bromham Community Hub.

January 19, 2026, 10:30 am
Council Committee Member

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.

January 07, 2026
Royal Wootton Bassett and Cricklade Area Board Chairman

Royal Wootton Bassett and Cricklade Area Board - Wednesday 26 November 2025 6.30 pm

The Royal Wootton Bassett and Cricklade Area Board met to discuss a range of issues including community governance, local highway improvements, and funding applications. Updates from partner organisations such as Wiltshire Police and Age UK were also on the agenda. The meeting was also scheduled to include a verbal update from Councillor Mel Jacob, Deputy Leader of the Council and Cabinet Member for Communities, Engagement, and Corporate Services, regarding the future of Area Boards.

November 26, 2025

Decisions from Meetings

9 decisions · Page 2 of 2

Future Commissioning of community based services

From: Cabinet - Tuesday 16 September 2025 10.00 am - September 16, 2025

...to proceed to tender for a single, joint framework for community-based services for adults and children, aiming for a new contract by April 2026, and to delegate contract awards to the Director of Commissioning in consultation with relevant Cabinet Members.

For Determination

Apologies

From: Cabinet - Tuesday 16 September 2025 10.00 am - September 16, 2025

...to note the apologies received from Cllr Adrian Foster and Cllr Paul Sample.

Recommendations Approved

Short Breaks Offer for Children and Young People with Additional Needs

From: Cabinet - Tuesday 16 September 2025 10.00 am - September 16, 2025

...to approve a new, inclusive, and needs-based approach to delivering Short Breaks activity for Children and Young People with SEND from April 2026, costing an estimated £1.1-1.3m, and to delegate authority to the Director, Education and Skills to ensure its completion.

Recommendations Approved

Safety Valve - Update and August Monitoring Report

From: Cabinet - Tuesday 16 September 2025 10.00 am - September 16, 2025

...Cabinet noted the monitoring update provided to the Department for Education in April 2025, along with the feedback received, and the increased financial risk and impact outlined in the Quarter 1 budget forecast.

For Determination

Summary

Meetings Attended: 19

Average per Month: 1.9

Decisions Recorded: 9