Cllr Charlie Stokes

Wiltshire Police and Crime Panel - Wednesday 4 February 2026 10.30 am

Wiltshire Police and Crime Panel - Thursday 15 January 2026 10.30 am

The Wiltshire Police and Crime Panel met on 15 January 2026 to discuss the Police and Crime Commissioner's (PCC) draft budget for 2025-26 and the associated precept consultation. The panel also reviewed the forward work plan and discussed communications strategies. A key decision made was to note the report and the planned consultation process with Wiltshire and Swindon residents regarding the proposed precept increase.

Extraordinary Meeting, Council - Wednesday 7 January 2026 10.30 am

Wiltshire Council's extraordinary meeting on 7 January 2026 saw a significant debate on the proposed disposal of St Stephen's Multi-Storey Car Park in Trowbridge, which was ultimately defeated by a tied vote. Councillors also discussed and approved an extension to the council tax premium on long-term empty homes, but rejected a proposal to introduce a premium on second homes.

Western Area Planning Committee - Wednesday 17 December 2025 3.00 pm

The Western Area Planning Committee are scheduled to meet to discuss planning appeals and updates, and to consider planning applications relating to a dog exercise field in Hilperton, and a change of use of land and proposed annexe in Crockerton.

Wiltshire Police and Crime Panel - Tuesday 25 November 2025 10.30 am

The Wiltshire Police and Crime Panel met to discuss the future of the police and crime commissioner model, updates to the police and crime plan, the role of special constables, and retail crime. The panel also approved the minutes from the previous meeting held on 11 September 2025, and the minutes of the complaints sub-committee meeting held on 1 October 2025.