Cllr Carole King

Wiltshire Pension Fund Committee - Thursday 20 June 2024 10.00 am

The Wiltshire Pension Fund Committee meeting on 20 June 2024 focused on the progress of responsible investment initiatives and the implementation of the Clops portfolio. The committee also discussed the engagement of younger members and local inward investment. Key decisions included the approval of the Climate and Nature Report 2024 and the use of the responsible investment report for monitoring progress.

Westbury Area Board - Wednesday 19 June 2024 7.15 pm

The Westbury Area Board meeting on 19 June 2024 covered a range of community updates, funding decisions, and strategic priorities for the coming year.

Eastern Area Planning Committee - Thursday 13 June 2024 3.00 pm

The Eastern Area Planning Committee of Wiltshire Council met on Thursday 13 June 2024 to discuss several planning applications and a rights of way modification order. Key decisions included the approval of a change of use for a grass verge to a residential garden in Ludgershall and the forwarding of a rights of way modification order to the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (SoSEFRA).

Children's Select Committee - Thursday 6 June 2024 10.30 am

The meeting began with a brief summary of the chair's tenure and concerns about decreasing member attendance. The main discussions included the election of a vice-chair, child care sufficiency in Wiltshire, and the outcome of a rapid scrutiny on the emotional wellbeing and mental health strategy. Other topics included the council's forward work plan, safety valve updates, and various educational and safeguarding issues.

Strategic Planning Committee - Tuesday 4 June 2024 10.30 am

The meeting focused on the reinstatement of the B4069 road at Lyneham Banks, which has been closed since February 2022 due to a major landslip. The council discussed the engineering works required, including drainage, land regrading, and demolition, to reopen the road and ensure its long-term stability.