Cllr Christopher Williams

Council - Tuesday, 24 February 2026 - 10.30 am

The Council meeting scheduled for Tuesday 24 February 2026 was set to address the Wiltshire Council Budget for 2026/27 and the Medium Term Financial Strategy for 2026/27-2028/29. This significant agenda item included consideration of various updates, amendments, and an alternative budget proposal. The meeting also included a section for public participation, where residents could raise questions and make statements on a range of council matters.

Marlborough Area Board - Tuesday 10 February 2026 7.00 pm

The Marlborough Area Board met on Tuesday 10 February 2026, approving grants totalling over £10,000 for local community projects and hearing updates on policing, road safety, and community initiatives. Key decisions included awarding funds to Church Rooms Ramsbury, Avebury Cricket Club, and 2nd Marlborough Scouts for community improvements, as well as supporting Age UK Wiltshire and Wiltshire and Swindon Sport for initiatives benefiting older and vulnerable people.

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.

Health Select Committee - Wednesday 14 January 2026 10.30 am

The Health Select Committee of Wiltshire Council met on 14 January 2026 to discuss the Wiltshire Health and Wellbeing Joint Strategic Needs Assessment 2025 and the findings of a rapid scrutiny exercise on urgent care services. The committee also received updates on the Unpaid Carers contract and the Trowbridge Integrated Care Centre.

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.