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.

68 meetings · Page 1 of 14

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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Council Tax Second Homes Premium

From: Cabinet - Tuesday 9 December 2025 10.00 am - December 09, 2025

...to recommend to Full Council the introduction of a 100% council tax premium on second homes in Wiltshire, effective April 1, 2027, with only legally required exceptions.

Recommendations Approved

Award of Contract for the Design, Supply, Installation and Maintenance of Bus Shelters and Bus Stop Infrastructure

From: Cabinet - Tuesday 9 December 2025 10.00 am - December 09, 2025

...to delegate authority to the Director responsible for Highways and Transport, in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Highways, Streetscene and Flooding, to award a contract for the design, supply, installation, and maintenance of bus shelters and bus stop infrastructure, with an initial term from February 2026 to February 2031 and a potential five-year extension, funded by up to £8 million from current and future Bus Grant Funding.

Recommendations Approved

Enhanced Biodiversity Duty Report

From: Cabinet - Tuesday 9 December 2025 10.00 am - December 09, 2025

... the Cabinet of Wiltshire approved the Enhanced Biodiversity Duty Report, noted the actions taken to date, and endorsed the 5-year plan for biodiversity improvements, fulfilling the legal requirement for public authorities to report on their efforts to conserve and enhance biodiversity.

Recommendations Approved

Fees and Charges Framework

From: Cabinet - Tuesday 9 December 2025 10.00 am - December 09, 2025

...the Cabinet approved the proposed principles and methodology for setting fees and charges, as well as the contents of the Fees and Charges Framework, and noted the proposed increase to fees and charges for 2026/27.

Recommendations Approved

Provision of Education at The Northwood Centre, Colerne

From: Cabinet - Tuesday 9 December 2025 10.00 am - December 09, 2025

...to address a shortage of specialist education places and delays in the free school program, they approved a plan to create high needs places at The Northwood Centre by establishing it as a satellite campus of an existing Wiltshire special school.

Recommendations Approved

Summary

Meetings Attended: 68

Average per Month: 2.7

Decisions Recorded: 83