Clare Cape - Cllr for Wiltshire

Cllr Clare Cape

Liberal Democrats Cabinet Member for Public Health and Co-ordination with the NHS

Email: clare.cape@wiltshire.gov.uk

Council: Wiltshire

Council Profile: View on council website

Committees: Cabinet (Committee Member) Health and Wellbeing Board (Committee Member - Non-Voting) Council (Committee Member) Northern Area Planning Committee (Substitute) Health Select Committee Chippenham and Villages Area Board (Committee Member) Electoral Review Committee (Committee Member) Overview and Scrutiny Management Committee (Guest Part I) Strategic Planning Committee Cabinet - Shareholder Group (Committee Member)

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Activity Timeline

Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.

67 meetings · Page 1 of 14

Electoral Review Committee Committee Member

Workshop, Electoral Review Committee - Tuesday 10 February 2026 2.30 pm

February 10, 2026, 2:30 pm
Chippenham and Villages Area Board Committee Member

Chippenham and Villages Area Board - Monday 9 February 2026 6.30 pm

February 09, 2026, 6:30 pm
Cabinet Committee Member

Cabinet - Tuesday 3 February 2026 10.00 am

The Wiltshire Council Cabinet is scheduled to meet on Tuesday 3 February 2026 to discuss a range of important financial and service-related matters. Key decisions are expected regarding the council's budget for the upcoming financial year, including proposed Council Tax increases and savings plans. The Cabinet will also review the Housing Revenue Account budget, dwelling rent settings, and the 30-year business plan, alongside the capital programme for the next seven years. Additionally, the procurement of future sexual health services and the school admissions policies for 2027-28 are scheduled for discussion.

February 03, 2026, 10:00 am
Health and Wellbeing Board Committee Member - Non-Voting

Health and Wellbeing Board - Thursday 29 January 2026 10.00 am

The Health and Wellbeing Board is scheduled to consider a range of updates on health services and strategic plans. Key discussions are expected to cover community pharmacy services, NHS dental reforms, the Integrated Care Board's five-year plan, and progress on Neighbourhood Health initiatives.

January 29, 2026, 10:00 am
Cabinet Committee Member

Cabinet - Tuesday 20 January 2026 10.00 am

The Cabinet of Wiltshire Council met on Tuesday 20 January 2026 to discuss a range of important issues, including plans for parking across the county, proposed changes to council tax premiums, and future waste service delivery arrangements. The meeting also included discussions on the provision of education at The Northwood Centre, the award of a contract for bus shelters, and a community asset transfer request from the Kennet & Avon Canal Trust.

January 20, 2026, 10:00 am

Decisions from Meetings

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Council Tax Second Homes Premium

From: Cabinet - Tuesday 9 December 2025 10.00 am - December 09, 2025

...to recommend to Full Council the introduction of a 100% council tax premium on second homes in Wiltshire, effective April 1, 2027, with only legally required exceptions.

Recommendations Approved

Award of Contract for the Design, Supply, Installation and Maintenance of Bus Shelters and Bus Stop Infrastructure

From: Cabinet - Tuesday 9 December 2025 10.00 am - December 09, 2025

...to delegate authority to the Director responsible for Highways and Transport, in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Highways, Streetscene and Flooding, to award a contract for the design, supply, installation, and maintenance of bus shelters and bus stop infrastructure, with an initial term from February 2026 to February 2031 and a potential five-year extension, funded by up to £8 million from current and future Bus Grant Funding.

Recommendations Approved

Enhanced Biodiversity Duty Report

From: Cabinet - Tuesday 9 December 2025 10.00 am - December 09, 2025

... the Cabinet of Wiltshire approved the Enhanced Biodiversity Duty Report, noted the actions taken to date, and endorsed the 5-year plan for biodiversity improvements, fulfilling the legal requirement for public authorities to report on their efforts to conserve and enhance biodiversity.

Recommendations Approved

Fees and Charges Framework

From: Cabinet - Tuesday 9 December 2025 10.00 am - December 09, 2025

...the Cabinet approved the proposed principles and methodology for setting fees and charges, as well as the contents of the Fees and Charges Framework, and noted the proposed increase to fees and charges for 2026/27.

Recommendations Approved

Provision of Education at The Northwood Centre, Colerne

From: Cabinet - Tuesday 9 December 2025 10.00 am - December 09, 2025

...to address a shortage of specialist education places and delays in the free school program, they approved a plan to create high needs places at The Northwood Centre by establishing it as a satellite campus of an existing Wiltshire special school.

Recommendations Approved

Summary

Meetings Attended: 67

Average per Month: 2.7

Decisions Recorded: 75