Ian Thorn - Cllr for Wiltshire

Cllr Ian Thorn

Liberal Democrats Leader of the Council

Email: ian.thorn@wiltshire.gov.uk

Council: Wiltshire

Council Profile: View on council website

Committees: Cabinet - Shareholder Group (Chairman) Cabinet (Chairman) Health and Wellbeing Board (Chairman) Northern Area Planning Committee (Guest Part I) Wiltshire Police and Crime Panel Calne Area Board (Committee Member) Overview and Scrutiny Management Committee (Guest Part I) Council (Committee Member) Electoral Review Committee Officer Appointments Committee (Chairman) Finance and Procurement Seelct Committee (Guest Part I)

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Activity Timeline

Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.

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Calne Area Board Committee Member

Extraordinary Meeting, Calne Area Board - Thursday 5 February 2026 6.30 pm

The Calne Area Board is scheduled to meet on Thursday 5 February 2026. The primary item on the agenda is a presentation regarding changes to waste service delivery arrangements, specifically the decision to close the household recycling centre at Lower Compton. The board will also be listening to feedback and taking questions from residents and local councillors on this matter.

February 05, 2026, 6:30 pm
Officer Appointments Committee Chairman

Officer Appointments Committee - Thursday 5 February 2026 9.30 am

February 05, 2026, 9:30 am
Calne Area Board Committee Member

Calne Area Board - Tuesday 3 February 2026 6.30 pm

The Calne Area Board is scheduled to meet on Tuesday 03 February 2026, with a number of key items on the agenda. Discussions are expected to cover updates from various partners, including Wiltshire Police and the Police and Crime Commissioner, as well as information items on council consultations and local initiatives. The future model of Area Boards will also be a topic of discussion.

February 03, 2026, 6:30 pm
Cabinet Chairman

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
Health and Wellbeing Board Chairman

Health and Wellbeing Board - Thursday 29 January 2026 10.00 am

The Health and Wellbeing Board is scheduled to consider a range of updates on health services and strategic plans. Key discussions are expected to cover community pharmacy services, NHS dental reforms, the Integrated Care Board's five-year plan, and progress on Neighbourhood Health initiatives.

January 29, 2026, 10:00 am

Decisions from Meetings

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Future Commissioning of Homecare

From: Cabinet - Tuesday 4 March 2025 10.00 am - March 04, 2025

...to prepare for implementation on April 1, 2026, officers were directed to continue preparing the procurement program for a new joint homecare framework for adults and children, with a final paper requesting approval to proceed to tender to be brought back to the cabinet in July 2025.

For Determination

City Hall - Salisbury

From: Cabinet - Tuesday 21 January 2025 10.00 am - January 21, 2025

...to approve a preferred tenant to operate City Hall as an entertainment venue, repurpose funds from the Melksham Blue Pool project for necessary external works on City Hall, and delegate future decisions regarding the Heads of Terms and lease to the Corporate Director - Place, in consultation with other directors and the Council Leader.

For Determination

Swindon and Wiltshire Economic Strategy

From: Cabinet - Tuesday 21 January 2025 10.00 am - January 21, 2025

...to approve the Swindon and Wiltshire Economic Strategy 2025-2036 and delegate final sign-off for publication to the Corporate Director, Place, in consultation with the Leader of the Council.

For Determination

Insurance Services Tender

From: Cabinet - Tuesday 21 January 2025 10.00 am - January 21, 2025

...to re-tender the Insurance Services contract and delegate the award of the contracts to the Corporate Director, Resources, in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Finance, Development Management, and Strategic Planning.

For Determination

Climate Delivery Plans 2025 - 2027

From: Cabinet - Tuesday 21 January 2025 10.00 am - January 21, 2025

...to note the review of the 2022-2024 Climate Strategy Delivery Plan and Carbon Neutral Council Plan, and to endorse the draft 2025 Climate Delivery Plan for final approval by the Corporate Director, Place, in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Waste and Environment.

For Determination

Summary

Meetings Attended: 68

Average per Month: 2.7

Decisions Recorded: 83