Cllr Laura Mayes
Email: laura.mayes@wiltshire.gov.uk
Council: Wiltshire
Council Profile: View on council website
Committees:
Is this you? Claim this page.
Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
74 meetings · Page 1 of 15
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 the executive's response to recommendations from a rapid scrutiny exercise on Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), discuss a proposal for a task group to review Area Board grant funding, and receive updates from various task groups and select committees.
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.
Finance and Procurement Select Committee - Tuesday 27 January 2026 10.30 am
The Finance and Procurement Select Committee of Wiltshire Council is scheduled to convene on Tuesday 27 January 2026. The meeting's agenda includes a comprehensive review of the proposed Annual Budget for 2026/27 and the Medium-Term Financial Strategy (MTFS) for 2026/27 to 2028/29. Additionally, the committee will examine the Forward Work Programme and receive updates on various financial matters.
Children's Select Committee - Wednesday 21 January 2026 10.30 am
The Children's Select Committee of Wiltshire Council was scheduled to discuss a range of important topics, including school attendance, support for young people not in education, employment, or training (NEET), and the outcomes of a targeted free swimming trial. The committee was also set to receive updates from the Department for Education and review the council's forward work 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
63 decisions · Page 5 of 13
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
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
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
Wiltshire Council Budget 2025/2026 and MTFS Update 2025/26-2027/28
From: Cabinet - Tuesday 4 February 2025 10.00 am - February 04, 2025
...to recommend a £527.420m net general fund budget for 2025/26 to the Council, including a £368.818m Council Tax requirement with a Band D charge of £1,886.99, a 4.5% increase in the Wiltshire Council element of the Council Tax (2.5% general increase and a 2% levy for Adult Social Care), revenue budget targets and savings plans for each service area, changes in fees and charges, a Capital Programme for 2025/26 to 2031/32, a Capital Strategy, a Schools Capital Programme for 2025/26 to 2030/31, ratification of the DSG budget, endorsement of the Medium Term Financial Strategy, and approval of spending against specific public health grants.
For Determination
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
Summary
Meetings Attended: 74
Average per Month: 3.1
Decisions Recorded: 63