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Cabinet - Wednesday 16 September 2026 10.00 am
September 16, 2026 at 10:00 am Cabinet View on council website Watch video of meetingSummary
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The Wiltshire Council Cabinet met on Wednesday 16 September 2026 to discuss financial monitoring reports for the upcoming year and the Local SEND Reform Plan. Key decisions included the approval of virements and fund drawdowns to manage the revenue budget, adjustments to the capital budget, and the endorsement of the Local SEND Reform Plan as the framework for local implementation.
Financial Year 2026/27 - Quarter One Revenue Budget Monitoring
Cabinet reviewed the first quarterly revenue budget monitoring forecast for the financial year 2026/27, as of 30 June 2026. The report indicated a projected net overspend of £6.748m for the year, which is 1.2% of the net budget. This forecast is considered early and subject to change as the year progresses. To manage this, Cabinet approved several virements and drawdowns from various reserves to fund in-year activities. These included a £4.027m virement from Finance, Revenues and Benefits to Leisure, Culture and Communities for the Crisis Resilience Fund, and various drawdowns from transformation and other reserves to support specific projects and services. Cabinet also noted the current savings delivery performance, the net operating surplus on the Housing Revenue Account (HRA), and the receipt of National Landscapes grant funding.
Financial Year 2026/27 - Quarter One Capital Budget Monitoring
The Cabinet received a report on the Capital Programme for 2026/27 as at 30 June 2026. The revised quarter one budget was £218.506m, a variance of £41.881m from the original budget set in February 2026. This variance was attributed to several factors, including the addition of £14.903m in grant funding and developer contributions, the removal of £1.043m for completed or underfunded schemes, the bringing forward of £6.107m of budget from future years to support accelerated projects, and the reprogramming of £73.024m into future years to align with projected delivery timescales. Cabinet was asked to approve several budget movements, including virements between capital scheme lines to reallocate funds for specific projects such as the Stonehenge School Replacement of Lower Block and Highways Maintenance Block. They also approved the repurposing of a capital budget for a short-term depot to develop proposals for a permanent Household Recycling Centre in the north of the county. Additionally, Cabinet noted the addition of CIL funding for various infrastructure improvements, including the A350 Chippenham Bypass, Active Travel programmes, and the Salisbury Playhouse renovation.
Corporate Performance and Risk Monitoring Report 2025/26 Q4
Cabinet received an update on performance against the Council's strategic priorities as laid out in Our Wiltshire Plan 2025-35, and the Strategic Risk Summary for the fourth quarter of the 2025/26 financial year. The report indicated that of the 78 indicators on the scorecard, 60 (76.9%) were ranked as either positive or neutral. Several measures were noted as not having updated data available for Q4, with updates expected in future reports. The Strategic Risk Summary highlighted that the overall level of current risk is medium, with 20 strategic risks and issues identified. Several strategic risks had been updated to better reflect current threats, including changes to descriptions for 'failure to achieve Carbon Neutral ambitions', 'increasing vulnerability to climate impacts', 'failure to recruit and retain staff', and 'impacts on Council services arising from mandated staff reductions in the BSW ICB'.
Local SEND Reform Plan
Cabinet was asked to endorse Wiltshire's Local SEND Reform Plan, which had been submitted to the Department for Education (DfE) on 19 June 2026. The report outlined the national reform context, local evidence and engagement that shaped the plan, and progress already made. It also detailed the significant financial implications, particularly concerning the High Needs Block deficit and access to the High Needs Stability Grant. Cabinet was asked to note the publication of the national Schools White Paper and SEND reforms, the guidance and funding for Experts at Hand, the submission of Wiltshire's plan, and the progress already being made. They were also asked to agree to endorse the submitted plan as the framework for local implementation, delegate delivery to the Director for Education and Skills, and receive a further update in November 2026. The plan aims to strengthen universal inclusion, provide earlier access to specialist advice through Experts at Hand, invest in local provision, and improve partnership working, governance, and data systems.
Oracle ERP Software Licensing – Contract Procurement
Cabinet was asked to approve the procurement and award of a new Oracle ERP software licensing contract, with an estimated total contract value of approximately £3.5 million over a three-year term, via a direct award under the Crown Commercial Service Back Office Software 2 (BOS2) Framework (RM6285). The Oracle ERP platform is critical for the Council's Finance, HR, Payroll, Procurement, and EPM functions. The current contract expires in November 2026, and procuring a new contract is essential for service continuity and compliance. Cabinet was also asked to delegate authority to the Director of Organisational Strategy and Digital to finalise and award the contract.
The meeting was held on Wednesday 16 September 2026 at County Hall, Trowbridge.
Delegated decisions linked to this meeting
Decision summaries below are AI-generated from the council’s published record. Check the council source or the full decision page before relying on them.
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Oracle ERP Software Licensing – Contract Procurement
For DeterminationThe Cabinet decided to approve the procurement and award of a new Oracle ERP software licensing contract with an estimated value of £3.5 million over three years. Authority was delegated to the Director of Organisational Strategy and Digital, in consultation with the Deputy Leader, to finalise and award the contract. The Cabinet also decided to proceed with the introduction of a 20mph speed limit for Shrewton and Orcheston villages as advertised. The Cabinet approved varying a covenant on land at Furlong Close, Devizes, to enable improvements to accommodation for vulnerable residents.
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Financial Year 2025/26 - Quarter One Revenue Budget Monitoring
For DeterminationThe Cabinet Member for Adult Social Care, Public Health & the working with the NHS, and the Cabinet Member for Economic Development, Regeneration and Assets decided on 06/10/2026 to vary a covenant on part of the land at Furlong Close, Devizes. This decision was made to allow SSH Furlong Ltd to generate a capital receipt to ensure the building remains in good condition for residents. The Corporate Director, Place, was delegated authority to finalise the terms.
The Cabinet decided on 16 September 2026 to approve several virements and drawdowns from reserves. They also noted a forecast net overspend for the year of £6.748m. The approved virements and drawdowns include £4.027m from Finance, Revenues and Benefits into Leisure Culture and Communities for the Crisis Resilience Fund, and various sums from Transformation Reserve and other reserves to fund specific activities.
The Cabinet Member for Children's Services, SEND Education and Skills decided to award Section 31 grant funding to Grant Recipients for the delivery of Skills Bootcamp Programmes. This funding, totalling £1,500,000.00 for the financial year 26/27, is allocated by the Department for Work and Pensions and will be used for skills bootcamps across Swindon and Wiltshire.
The Cabinet Member for Highways, Street Scene and Flooding decided on 16 September 2026 to implement waiting restrictions in Bratton as advertised and in Westbury except for Primmers Place. The proposals for waiting restrictions on Primmers Place, Westbury, were abandoned. This decision was made following consideration of representations received during the consultation period.
The Cabinet Member for Highways, Street Scene and Flooding decided to proceed with the introduction of a 20mph speed limit for the parish of Shrewton and a small section of Orcheston. This decision was made after considering comments received following the formal advertisement of the Traffic Regulation Order.
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Financial Year 2025/26 - Quarter One Capital Budget Monitoring
For DeterminationCabinet Member for Children’s Services, SEND, Education and Skills approved the award of section 31 grant funding for Skills Bootcamps on 07/09/2026. The decision confirmed the award of £192,498.20 in total to three grant recipients for the delivery of Skills Bootcamp programmes.
Cabinet approved budget movements and the repurposing of capital budgets on 16/09/2026. The decision included virements between capital scheme lines, the repurposing of a depot budget for a recycling centre, and the addition of grant funding and CIL contributions to the programme.
Deputy Leader and Cabinet Member for Organisational Strategy, Digital and Leisure, Libraries & Culture approved amendments to the Young & Creasey Gallery Trust's charitable objects and the redesignation of its Management Committee to an Advisory Panel on 16/09/2026. This decision will involve preparing and submitting an application to the Charity Commission to approve the amendments.
Cabinet Member for Highways, Street Scene and Flooding approved waiting restrictions in Westbury and Bratton on 16/09/2026. The decision implemented advertised waiting restrictions in Bratton and most of Westbury, while abandoning proposals for Primmers Place in Westbury.
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Local SEND Reform Plan
For DeterminationThe Cabinet of Wiltshire Council noted the publication of national SEND reforms and endorsed the submitted Local SEND Reform Plan as the framework for local implementation. Cabinet delegated the delivery of the plan to the Director for Education and Skills.
The Cabinet Member for Transport, Street Scene and Flooding decided to implement a Traffic Regulation Order for Melksham Station Car Park. This will allow the council to operate the car park on a Pay and Display basis.
The Cabinet Member for Highways, Street Scene and Flooding decided to implement proposed speed limit changes in Burton. This includes extending the 30mph speed limit on Hillside and introducing a 20mph speed limit on Nettleton Road and adjacent streets.
The Cabinet of Wiltshire Council noted and approved various proposals regarding the Capital Programme for the financial year 2023/24. This included noting additional capital budgets, budget brought forward, movements between schemes, and approving the removal of certain budgets and the roll forward of £26.870m into future years.
The Cabinet Member for Children's Services, Education and Skills decided to approve a budget of £900,000 over five years for the delivery of Family Group Conferences. Cabinet also approved that Family Group Conferences be commissioned externally through open procurement from 1 April 2025.
The Cabinet Member for Transport, Street Scene and Flooding decided to implement a 30mph speed limit on a section of the A3102 Lyneham, extending the existing 30-mph speed limit by approximately 47 metres. This is to provide a safe new access designed to Manual for Streets standards.
The Cabinet Member for Highways, Street Scene & Flooding decided to consent to an application to stop up part of the highway adjacent to 165 Littleworth Lane, Whitley. This is on the ground that the part is unnecessary for public use or any other highway-related purpose.
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Performance and Risk Monitoring Report 2025/26 Q4
For DeterminationCabinet Member for Adult Social Care, Public Health & the working with the NHS, Cabinet Member for Economic Development, Regeneration and Assets decided on 06/10/2026 to vary a covenant at Furlong Close, Devizes on a conditional basis. Authority was delegated to the Corporate Director, Place to finalise the terms.
Cabinet Member for Highways, Street Scene, and Flooding decided on 06/10/2026 to make permanent the 20mph and 30mph speed limits in Bradenstoke and introduce a 40mph speed limit on the B4069 at Dauntsey Lock. The decision was to proceed with the Traffic Regulation Orders as advertised.
Cabinet Member for Highways, Street Scene, and Flooding decided on 06/10/2026 to make permanent the experimental traffic regulation orders for Calne High Street, introducing a 3.5 tonne weight limit and a 9.9 metre length restriction. The decision was to proceed with the orders as advertised.
Cabinet Member for Highways, Street Scene, and Flooding decided on 06/10/2026 to introduce a 50mph speed limit on the A361, Caen Hill, Devizes. The decision was to proceed with the Traffic Regulation Order as advertised.
Cabinet Member Cllr Jon Hubbard Children's Services, SEND Education and Skills decided to award Section 31 grant funding to Grant Recipients for the purpose of delivering Skills Bootcamp Programmes. The decision was to approve the awarding of the grants.
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