Mel Jacob - Cllr for Wiltshire

Cllr Mel Jacob

Liberal Democrats Deputy Leader of the Council and Cabinet Member for Communities, Engagement, and Corporate Services

Email: mel.jacob@wiltshire.gov.uk

Council: Wiltshire

Council Profile: View on council website

Committees: Health and Wellbeing Board (Vice-Chairman) Environment Select Committee (Guest Part I) Staffing Policy Committee (Committee Member) Royal Wootton Bassett and Cricklade Area Board (Guest Part I) Trowbridge Area Board (Committee Member) Cabinet (Vice-Chairman) Council (Committee Member) Finance and Procurement Seelct Committee (Committee Member, Guest Part I) Audit and Governance Committee (Committee Member - Non-Voting) Overview and Scrutiny Management Committee (Guest Part I) Officer Appointments Committee (Vice-Chairman, Vice-Chairman, in the Chair)

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Activity Timeline

Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.

62 meetings · Page 1 of 13

Officer Appointments Committee Vice-Chairman

Officer Appointments Committee - Thursday 5 February 2026 9.30 am

February 05, 2026, 9:30 am
Cabinet Vice-Chairman

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
Health and Wellbeing Board Vice-Chairman

Health and Wellbeing Board - Thursday 29 January 2026 10.00 am

The Health and Wellbeing Board is scheduled to consider a range of updates on health services and strategic plans. Key discussions are expected to cover community pharmacy services, NHS dental reforms, the Integrated Care Board's five-year plan, and progress on Neighbourhood Health initiatives.

January 29, 2026, 10:00 am
Staffing Policy Committee Committee Member

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.

January 28, 2026, 2:00 pm
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 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.

January 27, 2026, 10:30 am

Decisions from Meetings

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Exclusion of the Press and Public

From: Extraordinary, Cabinet - Wednesday 15 October 2025 11.30 am - October 15, 2025

...to exclude the press and public from the meeting to avoid disclosing exempt financial or business information, as it was deemed that withholding the information was in the greater public interest.

Recommendations Approved

West Wiltshire Nursing Home Provision

From: Extraordinary, Cabinet - Wednesday 15 October 2025 11.30 am - October 15, 2025

...to approve the recommendations outlined in a Part II report concerning nursing home provision in West Wiltshire.

Recommendations Approved

Asset Management Strategy

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

...to adopt the proposed Assets Management Strategy and delegate minor changes to the Director of Assets in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Economic Development, Regeneration and Assets, to reflect adoption of the Our Wiltshire Plan.

For Determination

Stonehenge and Avebury WHS Setting Study SPD - Draft for adoption

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

... Cabinet noted the consultation responses, endorsed the amended Setting Study, recommended its adoption as a supplementary planning document to Council, and delegated authority for final adoption and publication to the Corporate Director, Place, in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Strategic Planning, Development Management and Housing.

For Determination

The North Wessex Downs National Landscape Management Plan - Draft for Adoption

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

...to adopt the North Wessex Downs National Landscape Management Plan 2025–2030, fulfilling the Council's duty under the Countryside and Rights of Way Act 2000 to manage the area.

For Determination

Summary

Meetings Attended: 62

Average per Month: 2.5

Decisions Recorded: 50