Cllr Dominic Muns

...to object to the Lime Down Solar Park application based on concerns about the use of valuable agricultural land, cumulative environmental impact, harm to the landscape and biodiversity, potential amenity issues for residents, and the project's conflict with the council's solar farm policies, while also delegating authority to the Director of Planning and Economy to manage the council's response and participation in the Development Consent Order process.

...to recommend a £527.420m net general fund budget for 2025/26 to the Council, including a £368.818m Council Tax requirement with a Band D charge of £1,886.99, a 4.5% increase in the Wiltshire Council element of the Council Tax (2.5% general increase and a 2% levy for Adult Social Care), revenue budget targets and savings plans for each service area, changes in fees and charges, a Capital Programme for 2025/26 to 2031/32, a Capital Strategy, a Schools Capital Programme for 2025/26 to 2030/31, ratification of the DSG budget, endorsement of the Medium Term Financial Strategy, and approval of spending against specific public health grants.

...to recommend that the Full Council adopt the Treasury Management Strategy Statement for 2025/26, including the Minimum Revenue Provision Policy, Prudential and Treasury Indicators, and Annual Investment Strategy, while delegating authority to the Corporate Director of Resources for borrowing variations, loan restructuring, and investment fund selection, and agreeing to policies regarding investment, creditworthiness, and loans.

... to agree on the prioritisation of activities for the UK Shared Prosperity Fund for 2025-26, including delegating authority to the Corporate Director for Place to implement activities, make decisions, and amend the Investment Plan as needed.

...to note and agree to the performance against selected measures mapped to the Council’s strategic priorities and the Strategic Risk Summary, providing a quarterly update on progress against the Business Plan and the Council's strategic risks.