Cllr Ian Blair-Pilling
Email: ian.blair-pilling@wiltshire.gov.uk
Council: Wiltshire
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Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
64 meetings · Page 1 of 13
Finance and Procurement Select Committee - Wednesday 11 February 2026 10.30 am
Finance and Procurement Select Committee - Thursday 29 January 2026 1.30 pm
The Finance and Procurement Select Committee of Wiltshire Council is scheduled to convene on Thursday, 29 January 2026, to review the council's financial performance and future strategies. Key discussions are expected to centre on budget monitoring for the current financial year, the proposed Treasury Management Strategy for the upcoming year, and the budget setting for the Housing Revenue Account. Additionally, the committee will consider the reprocurement of the council's electricity and gas purchasing contract.
Overview and Scrutiny Management Committee - Wednesday 28 January 2026 10.30 am
The Overview and Scrutiny Management Committee of Wiltshire Council was scheduled to meet on Wednesday 28 January 2026 to review the council's performance and risk monitoring for the third quarter of the 2025/26 financial year. The committee was also set to consider a proposal for a new task group to examine the Area Boards' grant funding model and receive updates on ongoing task group activities.
Finance and Procurement Select Committee - Tuesday 27 January 2026 10.30 am
The Finance and Procurement Select Committee of Wiltshire Council was scheduled to discuss the council's proposed Annual Budget for 2026/27 and its Medium-Term Financial Strategy (MTFS) for 2026/27 to 2028/29. The meeting agenda also included a review of the committee's forward work programme and the financial aspects of the Safety Valve Programme.
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.
Decisions from Meetings
75 decisions · Page 8 of 15
Housing Revenue Account (HRA) Budget Setting 2025/26 including Dwelling Rent Setting 2025/26 and 30-Year Business Plan Review
From: Cabinet - Tuesday 4 February 2025 10.00 am - February 04, 2025
...to recommend to the Council the approval of the Housing Revenue Account (HRA) budget for 2025/26, including a 2.7% increase in dwelling and garage rents, the HRA Capital Programme for 2025/26 with an additional £99m for council house building, and the updated HRA 30-Year Business Plan.
For Determination
Treasury Management Strategy Statement 2025/26
From: Cabinet - Tuesday 4 February 2025 10.00 am - February 04, 2025
...to recommend that the Full Council adopt the Treasury Management Strategy Statement for 2025/26, including the Minimum Revenue Provision Policy, Prudential and Treasury Indicators, and Annual Investment Strategy, while delegating authority to the Corporate Director of Resources for borrowing variations, loan restructuring, and investment fund selection, and agreeing to policies regarding investment, creditworthiness, and loans.
For Determination
Warm Homes: Local Grant - Acceptance and Procurement Options
From: Cabinet - Tuesday 4 February 2025 10.00 am - February 04, 2025
...to accept a Warm Homes: Local Grant of up to £13 million, approve the associated Memorandum of Understanding, and delegate authority for awarding contracts to deliver energy performance upgrades and low carbon heating.
For Determination
Financial Year 2024/25 - Quarter Three Capital Budget Monitoring
From: Cabinet - Tuesday 4 February 2025 10.00 am - February 04, 2025
...to approve budget additions, grant income applications, and budget movements for capital projects, including the Hindon Stagger depot works and the Trowbridge Leisure Centre, while also noting various budget adjustments and the revised 2024/25 Capital Programme forecast.
Recommendations Approved
Wiltshire Council's Housing Board Annual Report to Cabinet
From: Cabinet - Tuesday 21 January 2025 10.00 am - January 21, 2025
...to note the Wiltshire Council Housing Board's annual report, as required by the Board's Terms of Reference.
For Determination
Summary
Meetings Attended: 64
Average per Month: 2.6
Decisions Recorded: 75