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Cabinet - Thursday 8 October 2026 10.00 am
October 8, 2026 at 10:00 am Cabinet View on council website Watch video of meetingSummary
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The Wiltshire Council Cabinet met on Thursday 8 October 2026, endorsing the annual report on the Our Wiltshire Plan 2025-35 and approving the procurement of a neutral vendor to manage consultancy and off-payroll working. The Cabinet also noted progress on the climate emergency response and recommended an updated Environment Policy for approval by Full Council.
Our Wiltshire Plan 2025-35 - Annual Report 2026
The Cabinet endorsed the Our Wiltshire Plan: Annual Report 2026, which summarises achievements against the plan's agreed priorities and outlines future activities. This report will be presented to Full Council for noting. The Our Wiltshire Plan, adopted in October 2025, sets out the council's vision and priorities for the county, developed with input from over 1,000 residents. The annual report provides an opportunity for Cabinet to report progress to Full Council, fostering transparency and accountability.
Corporate Performance and Risk Monitoring Report 2026/27 Q1
Cabinet noted and agreed the Corporate Performance and Risk Monitoring Report for the first quarter of 2026/27. The report detailed performance against the council's strategic priorities as outlined in Our Wiltshire Plan 2025-35. Of the 78 performance indicators, 58 (74.3%) were reported as being on track or neutral. The report also provided an update on the council's strategic risks, with the overall risk level assessed as medium. Notably, the strategic risk related to delivering strategic housing aspirations increased from medium to high, attributed to the lack of a five-year housing land supply until the new local plan is in place. The risk concerning the council's carbon neutral ambitions for Scope 1 and 2 emissions also increased from low to medium due to future funding requirements for decarbonisation activities.
Consultancy Provider Procurement
Cabinet approved the procurement of a Neutral Vendor through an ESPO Framework mini-competition to manage consultancy and off-payroll working. This decision aims to improve governance and control over expenditure on specialist professional services, thereby reducing legal and reputational risks. The procurement, award, and extension decisions will be delegated to the Director of Organisational Strategy and Digital, in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Organisational Strategy, Digital and Leisure, Libraries & Culture. A three-year call-off contract, with a possible 12-month extension, will be approved, with a cost envelope of up to £12 million over four years. The council spends an estimated £2.7 million annually on off-payroll and consultant working, and this new arrangement is expected to enhance oversight, control, and transparency.
Climate Emergency Response and Environment Policy
Cabinet noted the actions and progress made since October 2025 in response to the climate emergency, including the Climate Update Report 2026 and the annual Greenhouse Gas Report. The council's direct greenhouse gas emissions (Scope 1 and 2) reduced to 2,028 tCO2e in 2025/26, a decrease of 82.1% since 2019, although this was slightly above the interim target for the year. The report highlighted ongoing work in areas such as decarbonising council buildings and fleet, and influencing Scope 3 emissions through contracts and procurement. Cabinet also recommended that Full Council approves the updated Environment Policy 2026-2028 and adds it to the Policy Framework. The updated policy reflects recent council policy changes and incorporates lessons learned since its last review in 2023, with a continued commitment to designing and building council properties to be as close to net zero in operation as possible
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Local Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (LEVI) project
Cabinet approved the LEVI concession contract proceeding to invitation to tender. This project aims to address the barrier to EV uptake for residents without off-street parking by building public on-street residential EV charging infrastructure across Wiltshire. The council has secured £3.889 million in capital funding and will partner with a commercial charge point operator (CPO) to design, build, maintain, and operate at least 2,000 new EV charging devices. The contract award authority has been delegated to the Corporate Director, Place, after consultation with the Cabinet Member for Highways, Streetscene and Flooding. The project is expected to deliver significant benefits, including improved local air quality and reduced transport emissions, with a focus on social equity in charger distribution across deprived urban and isolated rural areas.
Local Transport Plan 4 Delivery Plan
Cabinet approved the Local Transport Plan 4 (LTP4) Delivery Plan, incorporating proposed amendments following a public consultation. The plan sets out the framework and programme for developing projects and strategies to achieve LTP4's objectives, including improving road safety, reducing carbon emissions, and promoting active and sustainable travel. Key themes emerging from the consultation, such as road maintenance, rural public transport, freight management, traffic congestion, and active travel, have been emphasised in the updated plan. Authority for minor pre-publication changes has been delegated to the Director of Highways, Transport and Assets.
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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Corporate Performance and Risk Monitoring Report 2026/27 Q1
For DeterminationThe Cabinet of Wiltshire Council noted and agreed the Corporate Performance Scorecard and the Strategic Risk Summary on 08/10/2026.
The Cabinet agreed to proceed with the introduction of a 20mph speed limit in Shrewton and Orcheston as advertised on 08/10/2026. This decision includes the implementation of increased road signage and carriageway lining.
The Cabinet approved the variation of a covenant on land at Furlong Close, Devizes, on a conditional basis on 08/10/2026. This variation is conditional on planning consent being obtained for the land sold and includes a mechanism to ensure sale proceeds are provided to Inclusion Housing for property improvements.
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Climate Emergency Response and Environment Policy
For DeterminationThe Cabinet decided to recommend the Environment Policy 2026-2028 to Full Council for approval on 8 October 2026. The Cabinet also noted the actions and progress since October 2025, including the Climate Update Report 2026 and the annual Greenhouse Gas Report. The council is continuing to reduce its own emissions, support residents and communities to reduce theirs, and increase resilience to climate impacts.
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Local Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (LEVI) project
For DeterminationThe Cabinet decided to approve the LEVI concession contract proceeding to invitation to tender and delegated contract award authority to the Corporate Director, Place. This decision was made on 08/10/2026. The decision maker also agreed to seek a commercial partner to design, build, maintain, and operate new EV charging infrastructure, aiming for a minimum of 2000 charging devices.
The Cabinet decided to approve amendments to the Young & Creasey Gallery Trust's charitable objects and redesignate the Management Committee to an Advisory Panel. This decision was made on 08/10/2026. The decision maker agreed to submit an application to the Charity Commission to approve revised charitable objects and to execute a Deed of Variation to the Declaration of Trust.
The Cabinet decided to implement proposed waiting restrictions in Bratton as advertised, and in Westbury except for Primmers Place, while abandoning the restrictions on Primmers Place. This decision was made on 08/10/2026. The decision maker agreed to ensure the layby at the bus stop on B3098 Westbury Road, Bratton is kept free from parked vehicles.
The Cabinet decided to approve the variation of a covenant on part of the land at Furlong Close, Devizes, on a conditional basis. This decision was made on 08/10/2026. The decision maker agreed to forgo a capital receipt to enable improvements in accommodation for vulnerable members of society, with safeguards to ensure sale proceeds are reinvested in the site.
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Our Wiltshire Plan 2025-35 - Annual Report 2026
For DeterminationThe Cabinet decided to endorse the Our Wiltshire Plan: Annual Report 2026 and present it to Full Council. This decision was made on 08/10/2026. The report summarises achievements against agreed priorities and looks ahead to future activities.
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Consultancy Provider Procurement
For DeterminationThe Cabinet Member for Highways, Streetscene, and Flooding approved waiting restrictions in Bratton and most of Westbury, but abandoned proposals for Primmers Place, Westbury, on 12 October 2026. The decision implemented advertised waiting restrictions in Bratton and Westbury, excluding Primmers Place.
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Local Transport Plan 4 Delivery Plan
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 on part of the land at Furlong Close, Devizes on a conditional basis. This decision was made to allow SSH Furlong Ltd to generate a capital receipt for property improvements. The decision delegates authority to the Corporate Director, Place, to finalise the terms.
The Cabinet decided on 8 October 2026 to approve the Local Transport Plan 4 Delivery Plan with proposed amendments. Authority was delegated for minor pre-publication changes to the Director of Highways, Transport and Assets, in consultation with the Director of Legal and Governance and the Cabinet member for Highways, Streetscene and Flooding.
The Cabinet Member for Highways, Streetscene and Flooding decided on an unspecified date to implement waiting restrictions in Bratton as advertised, implement waiting restrictions in Westbury apart from Primmers Place as advertised, and abandon the proposed waiting restrictions on Primmers Place, Westbury. All stakeholders were to be advised of these recommendations.
Deputy Leader and Cabinet Member for Organisational Strategy, Digital and Leisure, Libraries & Culture decided on an unspecified date to approve amendments to the Young & Creasey Gallery Trust's charitable objects and redesignate the Management Committee to an Advisory Panel. This decision supports the Trust's accreditation status and strengthens its governance arrangements.
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