Cllr Bridget Wayman

Wiltshire Council Cabinet decided to accept £4.080m in capital grant funding from the Department for Education. This decision was made on 29/04/2026 to provide at least 80 high needs places for children with SEMH needs. The council will increase its SEND High Needs Scheme budget by £4.080m, profiled over 2026/27 and 2027/28.

Wiltshire Council Cabinet approved the transfer of freehold interest in the Central Car Park Public Conveniences, Salisbury, to Salisbury City Council on 29 April 2026. The Director of Assets is authorised to dispose of the freehold interest if Salisbury City Council accepts it. This decision enables Salisbury City Council to directly deliver public convenience services to its residents.

Wiltshire Council Cabinet approved the acceptance of the Connect to Work Grant from the Department for Work and Pensions on 29/04/2026. The Cabinet approved a £2.2m grant award to The Shaw Trust Limited for specialist IPS provision and delegated subsequent specialist delivery approvals to directors in consultation with the Lead Member.

Wiltshire Council Cabinet approved the use of TPPL frameworks to procure 165 light goods and specialist vehicles between 2026 and 2030. The Cabinet also approved delegation of contract awards to the Director of Highways and Transport, in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Highways, Streetscene and Flooding. This decision was made on 29 April 2026.

The Cabinet approved the acceptance of £2.2m in grant funding from the Department for Work and Pensions for the Connect to Work programme. They also approved the delegation of approvals for delivery partners to the Director of Education and Skills, Corporate Director of Children and Education, and Corporate Director of Resources. This decision was made on 29/04/2026.