John Chilver - Councillor for Buckinghamshire (Horwood)

Councillor John Chilver

Conservative Horwood Vice-Chairman

Email: John.Chilver@buckinghamshire.gov.uk

Council: Buckinghamshire

Council Profile: View on council website

Committees: Senior Appointments and Pay Committee Buckinghamshire Shareholder Committee Cabinet (Annual Meeting), Council (Budget Setting), Council Budget Scrutiny Inquiry Task and Finish Group (Chairman) North Bucks Community Board (Committee Member)

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Activity Timeline

Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.

87 meetings · Page 1 of 18

North Bucks Community Board Committee Member

North Bucks Community Board - Tuesday, 27th January, 2026 6.30 pm

The North Bucks Community Board was scheduled to meet on Tuesday 27 January 2026 to discuss an update on the board's priorities. The meeting was held virtually via Microsoft Teams.

January 27, 2026, 6:30 pm
Budget Scrutiny Inquiry Task and Finish Group Chairman

Budget Scrutiny Inquiry Task and Finish Group - Thursday, 15th January, 2026 10.00 am

The Budget Scrutiny Inquiry Task and Finish Group of Buckinghamshire Council met on Thursday 15 January 2026 to discuss the council's draft budget for 2026/27 to 2028/29. The meeting focused on the priorities and overarching strategies for the budget within key service areas, including Environment, Climate Change and Waste, and Education and Children's Services. The group also heard from the Leader of the Council regarding the budget strategy.

January 15, 2026, 10:00 am
Budget Scrutiny Inquiry Task and Finish Group Chairman

Budget Scrutiny Inquiry Task and Finish Group - Tuesday, 13th January, 2026 10.00 am

The Budget Scrutiny Inquiry Task and Finish Group of Buckinghamshire Council met on Tuesday 13 January 2026 to discuss the council's draft budget for the upcoming financial years. The group was scheduled to hear from Cabinet Members responsible for Culture and Leisure, Health and Wellbeing, Housing and Regulatory Services, and Planning to understand their priorities and budget strategies.

January 13, 2026, 10:00 am
Budget Scrutiny Inquiry Task and Finish Group Chairman

Budget Scrutiny Inquiry Task and Finish Group - Monday, 12th January, 2026 10.00 am

The Budget Scrutiny Inquiry Task and Finish Group of Buckinghamshire Council met on Monday 12 January 2026 to discuss the council's draft budget and capital programme for the upcoming years. The meeting was scheduled to hear from the Leader of the Council, Councillor Steven Broadbent, and Cabinet Members responsible for Communities, Transport, and Resources, to understand their priorities and overarching strategies for the budget.

January 12, 2026, 10:00 am
Committee Guest

Budget Scrutiny Inquiry Task and Finish Group - Monday, 6th January, 2025 10.00 am

The Budget Scrutiny Inquiry Task and Finish Group meeting was scheduled to discuss the council's draft budget and capital programme for the upcoming financial years. The meeting agenda included presentations and questioning of the Leader and Cabinet Members regarding their respective portfolio budgets and the overall financial strategy.

December 29, 2025

Decisions from Meetings

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Estates Strategy

From: Cabinet - Thursday, 2nd January, 2025 10.00 am - January 02, 2025

...to authorize the Service Director to negotiate with the tenant, Wycombe Park Ltd, for the joint marketing and disposal of the site for a Data Centre usage, while also exploring alternative options for power and site disposal if negotiations fail.

Little Marlow Lakes Country Park Creation of a Suitable Alternative Natural Greenspace and Gravel Yard restoration

From: Cabinet - Thursday, 2nd January, 2025 10.00 am - January 02, 2025

...to approve the Spade Oak Management Plan Option 1 for creating a Suitable Alternative Natural Greenspace (SANG) at Spade Oak, designate a Country Park on Council-owned land at Spade Oak Lake, delegate the submission of revised Gravel Yard restoration proposals, and delegate the agreement of Heads of Terms with the Hollands Farm developers regarding Gateway costs.

Library Flex: Consultation and Detailed Business Case

From: Cabinet - Thursday, 2nd January, 2025 10.00 am - January 02, 2025

...to implement the Library Flex model, including increased opening hours at eight libraries, changes to High Wycombe Library, reduced hours at Burnham Library, and the release of £500,000 in capital funding, to achieve budgeted savings.

Draft Revenue budget and Capital Programme

From: Cabinet - Thursday, 2nd January, 2025 10.00 am - January 02, 2025

...to approve the draft revenue budget and capital programme for 2025/26, note the budget consultation outcome and associated risks, agree the schedule of fees and charges for 2025/26, support seeking delegation from the Council to add up to £100m of new capital schemes, and note that a supplementary report regarding the Council Tax Resolution would accompany the final budget.

Climate Change & Air Quality Strategy - Annual Progress Report 2023/24

From: Cabinet - Thursday, 2nd January, 2025 10.00 am - January 02, 2025

... to note the progress made in 2023-2024 against the Climate Change and Air Quality Strategy's aims, objectives, and actions, and that the Council is on track to meet its first carbon budget.

Summary

Meetings Attended: 87

Average per Month: 3.6

Decisions Recorded: 57