Cllr Nick Baker

Extraordinary meeting - On the rising of the ordinary meeting of Full Council taking place on 21 October 2025, not before 14:00, Council - Tuesday 21 October 2025 2.00 pm

The Wiltshire Council was scheduled to meet to discuss a statutory recommendation from external auditors, Grant Thornton, regarding delays in the preparation of the council's financial accounts. The council was expected to consider the recommendation and approve a response.

Council - Tuesday 21 October 2025 10.30 am

The Wiltshire Council meeting on 21 October 2025 addressed a range of topics, including the approval of the Our Wiltshire Plan 2025-2035, an update on the council's response to the climate emergency, and discussions on various motions from council members. The council also considered supplementary planning documents related to air quality and the Stonehenge and Avebury World Heritage Site. Additionally, the council addressed questions from members regarding tourism, council investments in Israel, and other local issues.

Audit and Governance Committee - Tuesday 14 October 2025 10.30 am

The Audit and Governance Committee of Wiltshire Council met on 14 October 2025, and addressed a range of issues including internal and external audit reports, the council's statutory recommendation, anti-fraud activity, and the governance of the Stone Circle companies. The committee voted to recommend that Full Council approve a response to a statutory written recommendation from external auditors, and also agreed to receive biannual updates on the Stone Circle companies.

Southern Area Planning Committee - Thursday 9 October 2025 3.00 pm

The Southern Area Planning Committee met to discuss planning appeals and applications, with a significant focus on an application for a change of use of land at Poles Farm, Swallowcliffe. The committee voted to refuse the application at Poles Farm against officer recommendation, citing concerns over its compliance with local planning policies. The committee also reviewed several planning appeals and updates.

Strategic Planning Committee - Tuesday 23 September 2025 10.30 am

The Strategic Planning Committee of Wiltshire Council met on 23 September 2025, to discuss planning appeals, updates, and applications. The committee approved an outline planning application for land west of Marlborough Road in Royal Wootton Bassett, but refused an application for land south of Snarlton Farm in Melksham. A decision on an outline application for land at Maxcroft Farm, Hilperton was deferred.