Cllr Christopher Williams

Council - Tuesday 21 October 2025 10.30 am

The Wiltshire Council meeting on 21 October 2025 addressed a range of topics, including the approval of the Our Wiltshire Plan 2025-2035, an update on the council's response to the climate emergency, and discussions on various motions from council members. The council also considered supplementary planning documents related to air quality and the Stonehenge and Avebury World Heritage Site. Additionally, the council addressed questions from members regarding tourism, council investments in Israel, and other local issues.

Pewsey Area Board - Monday 22 September 2025 7.00 pm

The Pewsey Area Board met to discuss community priorities, funding, and local highway improvements. Councillors agreed to support the creation of a Pewsey Shed, a community project aimed at improving men's mental health, and approved funding for Age UK Wiltshire and Pewsey Vale Football Club, among other items. The board also received updates from partners including Wiltshire Police, and discussed local priorities and action plans.

Wiltshire Police and Crime Panel - Thursday 11 September 2025 10.00 am

The Wiltshire Police and Crime Panel met to discuss police performance, financial pressures, and community safety partnerships. The panel received updates on crime statistics, call answering times, and initiatives to reduce violence and anti-social behaviour. Members also discussed the financial challenges facing Wiltshire Police and the Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner (OPCC), and the need for a sustainable financial strategy.

Health Select Committee - Tuesday 9 September 2025 10.30 am

The Wiltshire Council Health Select Committee met to discuss several key issues, including updates on the Integrated Community Based Care contract, the implementation of the dementia strategy, and the future commissioning of community-based services. The committee also addressed public questions about NHS privatisation and the role of Integrated Care Boards[^2] (ICBs).

Eastern Area Planning Committee - Thursday 4 September 2025 3.00 pm

The Eastern Area Planning Committee met to discuss objections to the proposed modification of definitive maps and statements for Collingbourne Kingston. The committee voted to forward The Wiltshire Council Parish of Collingbourne Kingston Path Nos. 1B,8 and 9 Definitive Map and Statement Modification Order 2025 to the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (SoSEFRA) with a recommendation for confirmation without modification.