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 14 of 15
Telecare Service Recommissioning
From: Cabinet - Tuesday 8 October 2024 10.00 am - October 08, 2024
We are requesting delegated authority to go to tender for a TEC service to start in April 2025.
For Determination
Chippenham One Plan and Chippenham Avon Project Master Plan
From: Cabinet - Tuesday 8 October 2024 10.00 am - October 08, 2024
...to support Chippenham's regeneration, the Cabinet recognized the Chippenham One Plan and Chippenham Avon Project Master Plan as evidence-based documents to inform future planning and endorsed them as material considerations in planning decisions, also noting the intent to contribute up to £1 million via Community Infrastructure Levy, subject to conditions.
For Determination
Household Support Fund
From: Cabinet - Tuesday 8 October 2024 10.00 am - October 08, 2024
The purpose of this report is to provide Members with an overview of the Household Support Fund should we be advised of an extension to the Fund post 30 September 2024 and delegate the payment criteria of the grant to the Director, Finance and Procurement (S151 Officer), Corporate Director, People, and the Director, Public Health in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Public Health, Communities, Leisure, and Libraries
For Determination
Enforcement Policy
From: Cabinet - Tuesday 8 October 2024 10.00 am - October 08, 2024
... the Cabinet of Wiltshire decided to recommend that the Full Council adopt the Enforcement Policy as set out in Appendix 1, delegate the maintenance of service-specific enforcement policies to Directors in consultation with the relevant Cabinet Member, and approve the incorporation of relevant Enforcement Indicators into the Corporate Scorecard, subject to ongoing review by the Leader of the Council.
For Determination
Safety Valve Update
From: Cabinet - Tuesday 8 October 2024 10.00 am - October 08, 2024
To apprise Cabinet of the Safety Valve update report submitted to the Department for Education on the 28th August.
For Determination
Summary
Meetings Attended: 75
Average per Month: 3.0
Decisions Recorded: 72