Martin Smith - Cllr for Wiltshire

Cllr Martin Smith

Liberal Democrats Cabinet Member for Highways, Streetscene and Flooding

Email: martin.smith@wiltshire.gov.uk

Council: Wiltshire

Council Profile: View on council website

Committees: Audit and Governance Committee Northern Area Planning Committee (Committee Member, Substitute) Strategic Planning Committee (Committee Member) Malmesbury Area Board (Committee Member) Cabinet (Committee Member) Council (Committee Member) Environment Select Committee (Guest Part I) Overview and Scrutiny Management Committee (Guest Part I) Finance and Procurement Seelct Committee (Guest Part I)

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Activity Timeline

Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.

75 meetings · Page 1 of 15

Cabinet Committee Member

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.

February 03, 2026, 10:00 am
Finance and Procurement Seelct Committee Guest Part I

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.

January 27, 2026, 10:30 am
Cabinet Committee Member

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.

January 20, 2026, 10:00 am
Council Committee Member

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.

January 07, 2026
Cabinet Committee Member

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.

January 06, 2026

Decisions from Meetings

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The Local Nature Recovery Strategy for Wiltshire and Swindon - Draft for adoption

From: Cabinet - Tuesday 7 October 2025 10.00 am - October 07, 2025

... that Full Council be recommended to adopt the Local Nature Recovery Strategy for Wiltshire and Swindon as a framework strategy and to publish the final LNRS for public inspection.

For Determination

Asset Management Paper -Trowbridge St Stephens Multi-Storey Car Park

From: Cabinet - Tuesday 7 October 2025 10.00 am - October 07, 2025

...to mitigate financial risk and asset liability, enable potential redevelopment, and facilitate the freehold transfer of the Trowbridge St Stephens Multi-Storey Car Park to the adjoining owner of Castle Place Shopping Centre, subject to Full Council approval of funding allocation.

Recommendations Approved

Revenue Budget 2025-26 - Blue Badges

From: Cabinet - Tuesday 7 October 2025 10.00 am - October 07, 2025

...to recommend that Full Council adopt a policy removing parking charges for Blue Badge holders in the council's 'off-street' car parks.

For Determination

Short Breaks Offer for Children and Young People with Additional Needs

From: Cabinet - Tuesday 16 September 2025 10.00 am - September 16, 2025

...to approve a new, inclusive, and needs-based approach to delivering Short Breaks activity for Children and Young People with SEND from April 2026, costing an estimated £1.1-1.3m, and to delegate authority to the Director, Education and Skills to ensure its completion.

Recommendations Approved

Summary

Meetings Attended: 75

Average per Month: 3.0

Decisions Recorded: 72