Clare Cape - Cllr for Wiltshire

Cllr Clare Cape

Liberal Democrats Cabinet Member for Public Health and Co-ordination with the NHS

Email: clare.cape@wiltshire.gov.uk

Council: Wiltshire

Council Profile: View on council website

Committees: Cabinet (Committee Member) Health and Wellbeing Board (Committee Member - Non-Voting) Council (Committee Member) Northern Area Planning Committee (Substitute) Health Select Committee Chippenham and Villages Area Board (Committee Member) Electoral Review Committee (Committee Member) Overview and Scrutiny Management Committee (Guest Part I) Strategic Planning Committee Finance and Procurement Select Committee (Guest Part I, Committee Member)

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Activity Timeline

Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.

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Finance and Procurement Select Committee Guest Part I

Finance and Procurement Select Committee - Wednesday, 11 February 2026 - 10.30 am

The Finance and Procurement Select Committee of Wiltshire Council met on 11 February 2026 to discuss proposed amendments to the 2026/27 budget. Key decisions included the reinstatement of community transport grants, the potential introduction of council tax premiums on second homes and empty homes, and amendments regarding the St Stephen's Multi-Storey Car Park in Trowbridge. The committee also reviewed the proposed closure of two Household Recycling Centres.

February 11, 2026, 10:30 am
Electoral Review Committee Committee Member

Workshop, Electoral Review Committee - Tuesday 10 February 2026 2.30 pm

February 10, 2026, 2:30 pm
Chippenham and Villages Area Board Committee Member

Chippenham and Villages Area Board - Monday 9 February 2026 6.30 pm

The Chippenham and Villages Area Board meeting scheduled for Monday 09 February 2026 was set to discuss a range of community matters, including grant applications for local organisations and updates from various partners. A significant portion of the agenda was dedicated to considering applications for Area Board grants, with a total of £34,104 available for Community Area grants, £7,500 for Older and Vulnerable grants, and £29,553 for Young People grants.

February 09, 2026, 6:30 pm
Cabinet Committee Member

Cabinet - Tuesday 3 February 2026 10.00 am

The Wiltshire Council Cabinet met on Tuesday 3 February 2026 to discuss the proposed budget for 2026/27 and the Medium-Term Financial Strategy (MTFS) for 2026/27 to 2028/29. Key decisions included the approval of a net general fund budget of £567.660m, a Council Tax increase of 4.99% (including a 2% levy for Adult Social Care), and the approval of the Capital Programme for 2026/27 to 2032/33. The Cabinet also agreed to recommission sexual health services and approved the school admissions policies for 2027/28.

February 03, 2026, 10:00 am
Health and Wellbeing Board Committee Member - Non-Voting

Health and Wellbeing Board - Thursday 29 January 2026 10.00 am

The Health and Wellbeing Board met on Thursday 29 January 2026 to discuss several key updates on health services across Wiltshire. Decisions were made to endorse the draft BSW ICB 5 Year Strategic Commissioning Plan and the BSW Neighbourhood Health Vision, and to note updates on community pharmacy, NHS dental reforms, the Trowbridge Integrated Care Centre, and the Better Care Plan.

January 29, 2026, 10:00 am

Decisions from Meetings

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Lime Down Solar Park Statutory Consultation

From: Extraordinary, Cabinet - Tuesday 6 January 2026 10.00 am - January 06, 2026

...agreed the proposed response to the statutory consultation in respect of Lime Down Solar Park as the council’s Relevant Representation and delegated authority to the Director for Planning, Economy and Regeneration to finalise and submit it.

For Determination

Fees and Charges Framework

From: Cabinet - Tuesday 9 December 2025 10.00 am - December 09, 2025

...the Cabinet approved the proposed principles and methodology for setting fees and charges, as well as the contents of the Fees and Charges Framework, and noted the proposed increase to fees and charges for 2026/27.

Recommendations Approved

Performance Monitoring 2025/26 Q2

From: Cabinet - Tuesday 9 December 2025 10.00 am - December 09, 2025

...to note and agree the performance against selected measures mapped to the Council’s strategic priorities, providing a quarterly update on progress against the nine Priorities laid out in Our Wiltshire Plan 2025-35.

Recommendations Approved

Future Waste Service Delivery Arrangements

From: Cabinet - Tuesday 9 December 2025 10.00 am - December 09, 2025

...to approve future waste service delivery arrangements, including contract extensions, public-to-public Local Authority Trading Company partnerships, and service delivery and cost mitigation proposals, while noting updated budget requirements and capital borrowing needs.

Recommendations Approved

Enhanced Biodiversity Duty Report

From: Cabinet - Tuesday 9 December 2025 10.00 am - December 09, 2025

... the Cabinet of Wiltshire approved the Enhanced Biodiversity Duty Report, noted the actions taken to date, and endorsed the 5-year plan for biodiversity improvements, fulfilling the legal requirement for public authorities to report on their efforts to conserve and enhance biodiversity.

Recommendations Approved

Summary

Meetings Attended: 78

Average per Month: 2.8

Decisions Recorded: 75