Cllr Phil Alford
Email: Phil.Alford@wiltshire.gov.uk
Council: Wiltshire
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Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
39 meetings · Page 1 of 8
Melksham Area Board - Wednesday 12 November 2025 7.00 pm
The Melksham Area Board met to discuss community funding, highway improvements, and youth services in the area. Councillors approved funding for the Corsham Windband Association and Age UK Wiltshire, and also agreed to add a dropped kerb crossing in Bader Park, Bowerhill to the priority schemes list. A decision on funding for a pedestrian refuge island on Eastern Way, Melksham was deferred until the next meeting.
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.
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.
Melksham Area Board - Wednesday 3 September 2025 7.00 pm
The Melksham Area Board convened to discuss local priorities, funding allocations, and updates from partner organisations. Councillors adopted six key priorities for the area, focusing on youth support, community spaces, food poverty, housing management, and employment for people with special needs. The board also approved community grants for Broughton Gifford Village Hall and 4Youth Southwest.
Council - Tuesday 22 July 2025 10.30 am
Wiltshire Council met on 22 July 2025, and among the topics discussed were youth services, treasury management, a bat mitigation strategy, and a motion to repudiate the council's climate emergency declaration. Councillors also debated and voted on motions regarding weight limits on roads and the Ask Angela scheme.
Decisions from Meetings
53 decisions · Page 3 of 11
Gypsies and Travellers Development Plan Document - Submission of Draft Plan
From: Cabinet - Tuesday 4 February 2025 10.00 am - February 04, 2025
...submission of the Gypsies and Travellers Development Plan Document Pre-Submission Draft, along with associated documentation, was endorsed for independent examination and recommended to Full Council for submission to the Secretary of State, requesting the appointed Inspector recommend any necessary modifications for soundness and legal compliance, and authorizing the Director of Planning to take necessary steps for the examination's completion.
Recommendations Approved
UK Shared Prosperity Fund Programme
From: Cabinet - Tuesday 4 February 2025 10.00 am - February 04, 2025
... to agree on the prioritisation of activities for the UK Shared Prosperity Fund for 2025-26, including delegating authority to the Corporate Director for Place to implement activities, make decisions, and amend the Investment Plan as needed.
For Determination
Housing Revenue Account (HRA) Budget Setting 2025/26 including Dwelling Rent Setting 2025/26 and 30-Year Business Plan Review
From: Cabinet - Tuesday 4 February 2025 10.00 am - February 04, 2025
...to recommend to the Council the approval of the Housing Revenue Account (HRA) budget for 2025/26, including a 2.7% increase in dwelling and garage rents, the HRA Capital Programme for 2025/26 with an additional £99m for council house building, and the updated HRA 30-Year Business Plan.
For Determination
Financial Year 2024/25 - Quarter Three Revenue Budget Monitoring
From: Cabinet - Tuesday 4 February 2025 10.00 am - February 04, 2025
...to approve transfers to earmarked reserves for future activities and to the General Fund Reserve, while noting a forecast revenue budget overspend, savings delivery performance, HRA overspend impact, DSG budget overspend impact, and transfers from earmarked reserves.
For Determination
School Admissions Policies 2026-27
From: Cabinet - Tuesday 4 February 2025 10.00 am - February 04, 2025
...to approve the proposed school admission policies for the 2026/27 academic year, including schemes for coordinating primary and secondary admissions and arrangements for voluntary controlled and community schools.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 39
Average per Month: 1.8
Decisions Recorded: 53