The Officer Appointments Committee of Wiltshire Council met on Thursday 5 February 2026 and appointed a new Corporate Director for Place. The committee also approved the minutes from previous meetings held in November 2025.

Appointment of Corporate Director - Place

The committee appointed Samantha Howell to the role of Corporate Director - Place. This significant appointment was made following an interview process for the position. The Corporate Director for Place is a senior leadership role within Wiltshire Council, responsible for the strategic direction and delivery of services within the Place directorates. These services encompass areas such as Highways & Transport, Economy and Regeneration, Planning, Environment, Waste, and Leisure, Culture and Communities. The role involves providing advice to the Chief Executive and Cabinet, and contributing to the overall corporate management of the council. The role profile for this position, titled LSCD-1997 Corporate Director - Place, outlines the extensive responsibilities, including significant budget management and strategic leadership.

Minutes of Previous Meetings

The committee formally approved and signed the minutes from two previous meetings held on 6 November 2025 and 14 November 2025. These minutes documented previous officer appointments, including the appointment of Amy Jones as Director - Commissioning and Shagufta Khan as Director - Adult Social Care.