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 9 of 15
Disposal Update
From: Cabinet - Tuesday 8 July 2025 10.00 am - July 08, 2025
...to support the Council's capital program, the Cabinet approved the sale of freehold interests in four assets listed in Appendix 2, authorized the Director of Assets to dispose of these interests, and noted the progress of capital receipts for the current year.
For Determination
Award of the new term Traffic Signal Maintenance Contract
From: Cabinet - Tuesday 8 July 2025 10.00 am - July 08, 2025
...to ensure the continuity of traffic signal maintenance services, they agreed to award a new five-year Traffic Signal Maintenance Contract, with the possibility of two further two-year extensions based on performance, to a preferred bidder identified through a robust procurement process, as detailed in the confidential Part 2 report.
For Determination
Trowbridge and Westbury Bat Mitigation Strategy to replace the Trowbridge Bat Mitigation Strategy (SPD)
From: Cabinet - Tuesday 8 July 2025 10.00 am - July 08, 2025
...the Cabinet of Wiltshire recommended Full Council approve the Trowbridge and Westbury Bat Mitigation Strategy to support the draft Local Plan, ensuring appropriate mitigation for development impacts on bat habitats linked to the Bath and Bradford-on-Avon Bats SAC, with a revised strategic approach applying to most qualifying developments and developer contributions sought for the Council-led mitigation scheme.
Recommendations Approved
Future Commissioning of Care Homes
From: Cabinet - Tuesday 8 July 2025 10.00 am - July 08, 2025
...to approve recommendations regarding the future commissioning of care homes for adult social care, following up on a previous decision from November 2024.
Recommendations Approved
Treasury Management Outturn Position 2024/25
From: Extraordinary, Cabinet - Tuesday 24 June 2025 10.00 am - June 24, 2025
...to note the Treasury Management Outturn Position for 2024/25 was in line with the Treasury Management Strategy and recommend Full Council consider the report.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 75
Average per Month: 3.0
Decisions Recorded: 72