DFT Integrated Transport Fund and Bus Services Fund
July 17, 2026 Cabinet (Cabinet collective) Key decision Awaiting outcome View on council websiteThis summary is generated by AI from the council’s published record and supporting documents. Check the full council record and source link before relying on it.
Summary
Cabinet Member for Highways, Streetscene, and Flooding approved the introduction of a 30mph speed limit on Stourton Lane (C55), Stourton on 22/04/2026. This decision was made after considering objections and representations received during the formal advertisement of the Traffic Regulation Order. The decision implements the proposed order as advertised.
Cabinet Member for Highways, Streetscene, and Flooding approved the adoption of the Wiltshire Council Speed Limit Policy 2026 on 21/04/2026. This policy aims to ensure a consistent and transparent approach to setting speed limits across Wiltshire's highway network. The policy was developed at the request of the Environment Select Committee.
Cabinet approved the acceptance and signing of the Department for Transport Memorandum of Understanding for the Integrated Transport Fund and Bus Services Fund on 29/04/2026. This secures £206,684,309 in funding for transport infrastructure and services from 2026/27 to 2029/30. Authority was delegated to the Director Highways and Transport, in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Highways, Streetscene and Flooding, to finalise and publish the Local Transport Delivery Plan and manage its delivery.
Cabinet Member for Highways, Streetscene, and Flooding approved the results of the 2025/26 Substantive Highway Scheme funding applications on 02/04/2026. Five bids totalling £209,986 were approved for funding from the Department for Transport's Integrated Transport Block. These schemes aim to deliver priority transport improvements exceeding Area Boards' individual Discretionary Highways Budgets.
Head of Leisure Operations, Leisure, Communities and Culture approved the award of a contract to Swim England for their Love Swimming Campaign at Wiltshire Council's leisure centres on 22/04/2026. The contract is valued at £10,000 (£5,000 per annum) and will support the promotion of swimming across the council's centres and regionally.
Cabinet Member for Children's Services, SEND, Education and Skills approved the awarding of Section 31 Grant funding for the Skills Bootcamps Programme on an unspecified date. Wiltshire Council received £2,111,000.00 for the 2025/26 financial year to deliver skills bootcamps across Swindon and Wiltshire. The funding has been allocated to selected partners to provide training and break down barriers to employment.
Cabinet Member for Highways, Streetscene, and Flooding approved the renewal of the Wiltshire Council's Housing Board Terms of Reference on 12/03/2026. This renewal ensures the board continues to operate as a consultative body providing oversight and a critical friend role to Housing Management Services. The board's membership comprises councillors, independents, and council tenants.
Cabinet Member for Highways, Streetscene, and Flooding approved the continuation of Local Highway and Footway Improvement Groups (LHFIGs) with changes to funding, process, and procedure on 03/07/2026. LHFIGs and substantive schemes will continue, with a move towards greater funding for substantive schemes and a continuation of current funding levels for the groups. A tick box business case will be used to ensure requests align with Local Transport Plan objectives.
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Details
| Reference | Call-ins0 |
| Outcome | For Determination |
| Decision date | 17 Jul 2026 |
| Effective from | 28 Aug 2026 |
| Expected date | 29 Apr 2026 |
| Originally due | 29 Apr 2026 |
| Lead officer | David Bullock |
| Subject to call-in | Yes |