Cllr Martin Smith
Email: martin.smith@wiltshire.gov.uk
Council: Wiltshire
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Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
75 meetings · Page 1 of 15
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.
Finance and Procurement Select Committee - Tuesday 27 January 2026 10.30 am
The Finance and Procurement Select Committee of Wiltshire Council was scheduled to discuss the council's proposed Annual Budget for 2026/27 and its Medium-Term Financial Strategy (MTFS) for 2026/27 to 2028/29. The meeting agenda also included a review of the committee's forward work programme and the financial aspects of the Safety Valve Programme.
Cabinet - Tuesday 20 January 2026 10.00 am
The Cabinet of Wiltshire Council met on Tuesday 20 January 2026 to discuss a range of important issues, including plans for parking across the county, proposed changes to council tax premiums, and future waste service delivery arrangements. The meeting also included discussions on the provision of education at The Northwood Centre, the award of a contract for bus shelters, and a community asset transfer request from the Kennet & Avon Canal Trust.
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.
Extraordinary, Cabinet - Tuesday 6 January 2026 10.00 am
The Wiltshire Council Cabinet met on Tuesday 6 January 2026 to discuss the statutory consultation for the Lime Down Solar Park. The Cabinet agreed to submit a formal response to the Planning Inspectorate, incorporating several amendments to strengthen the council's objections and concerns regarding the scale, environmental impact, and heritage implications of the proposed development.
Decisions from Meetings
72 decisions · Page 12 of 15
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 note the confidential information in the City Hall – Salisbury report's appendix, which covered offer assessments and financial details, to support a well-informed decision.
Recommendations Approved
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
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
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: 75
Average per Month: 3.0
Decisions Recorded: 72