Cllr Andrew Matthews
Email: andrew.matthews@wiltshire.gov.uk
Council: Wiltshire
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Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
15 meetings · Page 1 of 3
Royal Wootton Bassett and Cricklade Area Board - Wednesday 26 November 2025 6.30 pm
The Royal Wootton Bassett and Cricklade Area Board were scheduled to meet to discuss highway improvements, funding applications, and updates from local partners such as Wiltshire Police and Age UK. Councillors were also expected to discuss the future of area boards in Wiltshire.
Application for a Premises Licence, Bromham Community Hub, New Road, Bromham,Chippenham, SN15 2JB, Eastern Area Licensing Sub Committee - Wednesday 22 October 2025 10.15 am
The Eastern Area Licensing Sub Committee was scheduled to convene to consider a licensing application for the Bromham Community Hub, and to elect a chair for the meeting. The meeting was scheduled to take place at the Kennet Room in County Hall, Trowbridge. Councillors scheduled to attend were Cllr Trevor Carbin, Cllr Andrew Matthews, and Cllr Ben Reed, with Cllr Robert Smith as a substitute.
Extraordinary meeting - On the rising of the ordinary meeting of Full Council taking place on 21 October 2025, not before 14:00, Council - Tuesday 21 October 2025 2.00 pm
The Wiltshire Council was scheduled to meet to discuss a statutory recommendation from external auditors, Grant Thornton, regarding delays in the preparation of the council's financial accounts. The council was expected to consider the recommendation and approve a response.
Council - Tuesday 21 October 2025 10.30 am
The Wiltshire Council meeting on 21 October 2025 addressed a range of topics, including the approval of the Our Wiltshire Plan 2025-2035, an update on the council's response to the climate emergency, and discussions on various motions from council members. The council also considered supplementary planning documents related to air quality and the Stonehenge and Avebury World Heritage Site. Additionally, the council addressed questions from members regarding tourism, council investments in Israel, and other local issues.
Standards Committee - Thursday 2 October 2025 10.30 am
The Standards Committee met to discuss the status of code of conduct complaints, the annual complaints performance, the whistleblowing policy, and a review of the constitution. The committee agreed to note the reports on code of conduct complaints, the annual complaints performance, and the whistleblowing policy. They also directed the Constitution Focus Group to prioritise Part 6 and Protocol 3 for review.
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: 15
Average per Month: 2.1
Decisions Recorded: 9