Cllr Ruth Hopkinson

Overview and Scrutiny Management Committee - Wednesday 28 January 2026 10.30 am

The Overview and Scrutiny Management Committee of Wiltshire Council was scheduled to meet on Wednesday 28 January 2026 to review the council's performance and risk monitoring for the third quarter of the 2025/26 financial year. The committee was also set to consider a proposal for a new task group to examine the Area Boards' grant funding model and receive updates on ongoing task group activities.

Standards Assessment Sub-Committee - Tuesday 20 January 2026 1.30 pm

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.

Corsham Area Board - Thursday 4 December 2025 7.00 pm

The Corsham Area Board met to discuss local priorities, grant funding requests, and highway improvements. The board approved funding for youth piano access, the Corsham Youth Zone, and a local youth network, while also noting updates from partners such as Wiltshire Police, Corsham Climate Action, and the Pound Arts Trust. Additionally, the board reviewed and approved recommendations from the Local Highways and Footpath Improvement Group (LHFIG).

Standards Assessment Sub-Committee - Thursday 4 December 2025 1.30 pm

The Standards Assessment Sub-Committee was scheduled to convene to review the minutes from their previous meeting and to assess two complaints regarding the conduct of councillors. The meeting was also scheduled to discuss excluding the public while they discussed the complaints.