Cllr Dr Nick Murry

Environment Select Committee - Thursday 5 March 2026 10.30 am

The Environment Select Committee of Wiltshire Council met on Thursday 5 March 2026 to discuss a range of environmental and transport-related issues. Key decisions included noting the outcomes of a waste recycling trial in Chippenham which found no benefits to a three-stream system, and approving a consultation strategy for the Local Transport Plan 4 Delivery Plan. The committee also received updates on various local transport initiatives, including demand-responsive transport, bus services, active travel, and taxi licensing, as well as progress on implementing a trusted bill poster scheme and updates from the Waste Transformation and Climate Emergency Task Groups.

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.

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

The Chippenham and Villages Area Board meeting scheduled for Monday 09 February 2026 was set to discuss a range of community matters, including grant applications for local organisations and updates from various partners. A significant portion of the agenda was dedicated to considering applications for Area Board grants, with a total of £34,104 available for Community Area grants, £7,500 for Older and Vulnerable grants, and £29,553 for Young People grants.

Overview and Scrutiny Management Committee - Wednesday 28 January 2026 10.30 am

The Overview and Scrutiny Management Committee of Wiltshire Council met on 28 January 2026 to review the Q3 performance and risk monitoring report for 2025/26, discuss the executive's response to a rapid scrutiny exercise on Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), and consider a proposal for a new task group to review Area Board grant funding. The committee also received updates on various task group activities and the forward work programmes of select committees.

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.