Cllr Sam Blackwell

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.

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.

Bradford on Avon Area Board - Wednesday 10 September 2025 7.00 pm

The Bradford on Avon Area Board met to discuss community grants, local highway improvements, and updates from partner organisations. The board considered grant applications for Age UK Wiltshire and Mighty Girls CIC, and received updates from the Police and Crime Commissioner, Wiltshire Police, Community First, and other local groups. They also reviewed the Local Highways and Footpath Improvement Group (LHFIG) recommendations and discussed ongoing projects.

Health Select Committee - Tuesday 9 September 2025 10.30 am

The Wiltshire Council Health Select Committee met to discuss several key issues, including updates on the Integrated Community Based Care contract, the implementation of the dementia strategy, and the future commissioning of community-based services. The committee also addressed public questions about NHS privatisation and the role of Integrated Care Boards[^2] (ICBs).

Children's Select Committee - Wednesday 3 September 2025 10.30 am

The Children's Select Committee met to discuss the Safety Valve programme, Ofsted judgements, short breaks for children with additional needs, and the Families First Partnership Programme. The committee expressed concerns about rising EHCPs[^2] and sought ways to assist with the issue. They also agreed to revisit the short breaks offer in 12 months.