Cllr Gordon King

Local Pension Board - Thursday 12 February 2026 10.00 am

The Local Pension Board of Wiltshire Council met on Thursday 12 February 2026 to discuss a range of important financial and governance matters concerning the Wiltshire Pension Fund. Key decisions included the appointment of Mike Pankiewicz as Vice-Chairman, the approval of the previous meeting's minutes, and the noting of minutes from the Wiltshire Pension Fund Committee. The Board also reviewed and endorsed the Fund's risk register, approved the proposed budget for the Local Pension Board for 2026/27, and noted updates on the 2025 Triennial Valuation and the Investment Strategy Statement.

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.

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.

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.

Finance and Procurement Select Committee - Thursday 29 January 2026 1.30 pm

The Finance and Procurement Select Committee of Wiltshire Council met on Thursday 29 January 2026 to review the council's financial performance for the third quarter of the 2025/26 financial year, discuss the Treasury Management Strategy for 2026/27, and consider the Housing Revenue Account budget and rent setting for 2026/27. The committee also reviewed the reprocurement of the electricity and gas purchasing contract and received an update on the council's green tariff.