Cllr Chris Vaughan
Email: chris.vaughan@wiltshire.gov.uk
Council: Wiltshire
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Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
29 meetings · Page 1 of 6
Cabinet - Tuesday 20 January 2026 10.00 am
The Cabinet of Wiltshire Council met on Tuesday 20 January 2026 to discuss a range of important issues, including plans for parking across the county, proposed changes to council tax premiums, and future waste service delivery arrangements. The meeting also included discussions on the provision of education at The Northwood Centre, the award of a contract for bus shelters, and a community asset transfer request from the Kennet & Avon Canal Trust.
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.
Western Area Planning Committee - Wednesday 17 December 2025 3.00 pm
The Western Area Planning Committee are scheduled to meet to discuss planning appeals and updates, and to consider planning applications relating to a dog exercise field in Hilperton, and a change of use of land and proposed annexe in Crockerton.
Cabinet - Tuesday 9 December 2025 10.00 am
The Wiltshire Council cabinet met to discuss a range of issues, including waste management, adoption services, and budget adjustments, and agreed to increase council tax on second homes and long-term empty properties. They also approved a plan to create a special school satellite campus at the Northwood Centre, and to award a contract for bus shelter maintenance.
School Transport Appeal - BF, Appeals Sub-Committee (School Transport) - Tuesday 9 December 2025 10.00 am
The Appeals Sub-Committee (School Transport) of Wiltshire Council is scheduled to convene to consider a school transport appeal. The meeting will also cover standard opening items, including the election of a chair. Due to the confidential nature of the appeal, the press and public may be excluded from the latter part of the meeting.
Decisions from Meetings
36 decisions · Page 4 of 8
Air Quality Supplementary Planning Document (SPD)
From: Cabinet - Tuesday 7 October 2025 10.00 am - October 07, 2025
...that Full Council should adopt the Air Quality Supplementary Planning Document (SPD) to improve air quality by setting requirements for developers to protect and improve air quality through the development control process, helping the council achieve its Air Quality Action Plan objectives.
For Determination
Our Wiltshire Plan 2025–2035
From: Cabinet - Tuesday 7 October 2025 10.00 am - October 07, 2025
...that Full Council should adopt 'Our Wiltshire Plan 2025-35' as the council's principal strategic document.
For Determination
Update on the council's response to the Climate Emergency
From: Cabinet - Tuesday 7 October 2025 10.00 am - October 07, 2025
...to note the actions taken in response to the climate emergency since October 2024, the progress outlined in the council's annual Greenhouse Gas Report and Monitoring Report, and the direction of travel for 2026.
For Determination
The Local Nature Recovery Strategy for Wiltshire and Swindon - Draft for adoption
From: Cabinet - Tuesday 7 October 2025 10.00 am - October 07, 2025
... that Full Council be recommended to adopt the Local Nature Recovery Strategy for Wiltshire and Swindon as a framework strategy and to publish the final LNRS for public inspection.
For Determination
Exclusion of the Press and Public
From: Cabinet - Tuesday 7 October 2025 10.00 am - October 07, 2025
...to exclude the press and public from the meeting to prevent the disclosure of exempt financial or business information, as it was deemed that withholding the information was in the greater public interest.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 29
Average per Month: 3.2
Decisions Recorded: 36