Cllr George Simmonds

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.

Audit and Governance Committee - Tuesday 14 October 2025 10.30 am

The Audit and Governance Committee of Wiltshire Council met on 14 October 2025, and addressed a range of issues including internal and external audit reports, the council's statutory recommendation, anti-fraud activity, and the governance of the Stone Circle companies. The committee voted to recommend that Full Council approve a response to a statutory written recommendation from external auditors, and also agreed to receive biannual updates on the Stone Circle companies.

Wiltshire Pension Fund Committee - Thursday 9 October 2025 10.00 am

The Wiltshire Pension Fund Committee met on 9 October 2025 to discuss the triennial valuation of the fund, a new conflicts of interest policy, and a new breach policy, among other items. Representatives from Barnett Waddingham were expected to present the initial results of the 2025 triennial valuation for the Committee's review. The committee was also scheduled to review the forward work plan for the committee.

Wiltshire Pension Fund Committee - Thursday 18 September 2025 10.00 am

The Wiltshire Pension Fund Committee met to discuss responsible investment, review the fund's performance, and consider its investment policies. The committee approved the updated Responsible Investment Policy for 2025 and received an update on the fund's responsible investment performance, including progress against the Responsible Investment Plan 2025/26. They also discussed climate change, biodiversity, and social factors in relation to the fund's investments.

Bradford on Avon Area Board - Wednesday 10 September 2025 7.00 pm

The Bradford on Avon Area Board met to discuss community grants, local highway improvements, and updates from partner organisations. The board considered grant applications for Age UK Wiltshire and Mighty Girls CIC, and received updates from the Police and Crime Commissioner, Wiltshire Police, Community First, and other local groups. They also reviewed the Local Highways and Footpath Improvement Group (LHFIG) recommendations and discussed ongoing projects.