Cllr Laura Mayes
Email: laura.mayes@wiltshire.gov.uk
Council: Wiltshire
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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 6 of 13
Gypsies and Travellers Development Plan Document - Submission of Draft Plan
From: Cabinet - Tuesday 4 February 2025 10.00 am - February 04, 2025
...submission of the Gypsies and Travellers Development Plan Document Pre-Submission Draft, along with associated documentation, was endorsed for independent examination and recommended to Full Council for submission to the Secretary of State, requesting the appointed Inspector recommend any necessary modifications for soundness and legal compliance, and authorizing the Director of Planning to take necessary steps for the examination's completion.
Recommendations Approved
School Admissions Policies 2026-27
From: Cabinet - Tuesday 4 February 2025 10.00 am - February 04, 2025
...to approve the proposed school admission policies for the 2026/27 academic year, including schemes for coordinating primary and secondary admissions and arrangements for voluntary controlled and community schools.
Recommendations Approved
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
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
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: 74
Average per Month: 3.1
Decisions Recorded: 63