Helen Belcher OBE - Cllr for Wiltshire

Cllr Helen Belcher OBE

Liberal Democrats Cabinet Member for Economic Development, Regeneration and Assets

Email: helen.belcher@wiltshire.gov.uk

Council: Wiltshire

Council Profile: View on council website

Committees: Strategic Planning Committee Cabinet - Shareholder Group (Committee Member, Vice-Chairman, in the Chair) Children's Select Committee Staffing Policy Committee (Committee Member) Corsham Area Board (Vice-Chairman) Cabinet (Committee Member) Council (Committee Member) Overview and Scrutiny Management Committee (Guest Part I)

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Activity Timeline

Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.

55 meetings · Page 1 of 11

Cabinet Committee Member

Cabinet - Tuesday 3 February 2026 10.00 am

The Wiltshire Council Cabinet is scheduled to meet on Tuesday 3 February 2026 to discuss a range of important financial and service-related matters. Key decisions are expected regarding the council's budget for the upcoming financial year, including proposed Council Tax increases and savings plans. The Cabinet will also review the Housing Revenue Account budget, dwelling rent settings, and the 30-year business plan, alongside the capital programme for the next seven years. Additionally, the procurement of future sexual health services and the school admissions policies for 2027-28 are scheduled for discussion.

February 03, 2026, 10:00 am
Staffing Policy Committee Committee Member

Staffing Policy Committee - Wednesday 28 January 2026 2.00 pm

The Staffing Policy Committee of Wiltshire Council is scheduled to meet on Wednesday 28 January 2026. The meeting's agenda includes a review of the Human Resources & Organisational Development (HR&OD) strategic priorities for 2026, an update on sickness absence, and the proposed Pay Policy Statement for 2026/27. Additionally, the committee will consider new policies on hybrid working, kinship leave, and bereavement leave.

January 28, 2026, 2:00 pm
Cabinet - Shareholder Group Vice-Chairman, in the Chair

Cabinet - Shareholder Group - Tuesday 20 January 2026 3.00 pm

The Cabinet - Shareholder Group of Wiltshire Council was scheduled to discuss the Stone Circle 2026/27 Business Plan and Financial Model. The meeting was also set to review the minutes of previous meetings and consider any urgent items or announcements from the Leader.

January 20, 2026, 3:00 pm
Cabinet Committee Member

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.

January 20, 2026, 10:00 am
Council Committee Member

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.

January 07, 2026

Decisions from Meetings

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Exclusion of the Press and Public

From: Extraordinary, Cabinet - Wednesday 15 October 2025 11.30 am - October 15, 2025

...to exclude the press and public from the meeting to avoid disclosing exempt financial or business information, as it was deemed that withholding the information was in the greater public interest.

Recommendations Approved

West Wiltshire Nursing Home Provision

From: Extraordinary, Cabinet - Wednesday 15 October 2025 11.30 am - October 15, 2025

...to approve the recommendations outlined in a Part II report concerning nursing home provision in West Wiltshire.

Recommendations Approved

Asset Management Strategy

From: Cabinet - Tuesday 7 October 2025 10.00 am - October 07, 2025

...to adopt the proposed Assets Management Strategy and delegate minor changes to the Director of Assets in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Economic Development, Regeneration and Assets, to reflect adoption of the Our Wiltshire Plan.

For Determination

Stonehenge and Avebury WHS Setting Study SPD - Draft for adoption

From: Cabinet - Tuesday 7 October 2025 10.00 am - October 07, 2025

... Cabinet noted the consultation responses, endorsed the amended Setting Study, recommended its adoption as a supplementary planning document to Council, and delegated authority for final adoption and publication to the Corporate Director, Place, in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Strategic Planning, Development Management and Housing.

For Determination

The North Wessex Downs National Landscape Management Plan - Draft for Adoption

From: Cabinet - Tuesday 7 October 2025 10.00 am - October 07, 2025

...to adopt the North Wessex Downs National Landscape Management Plan 2025–2030, fulfilling the Council's duty under the Countryside and Rights of Way Act 2000 to manage the area.

For Determination

Summary

Meetings Attended: 55

Average per Month: 2.2

Decisions Recorded: 50