Gavin Grant - Cllr for Wiltshire

Cllr Gavin Grant

Liberal Democrats Cabinet Member for Finance

Email: gavin.grant@wiltshire.gov.uk

Council: Wiltshire

Council Profile: View on council website

Committees: Cabinet - Shareholder Group (Committee Member) Wiltshire Pension Fund Committee (Committee Member) Audit and Governance Committee (Committee Member - Non-Voting) Northern Area Planning Committee (Committee Member) Overview and Scrutiny Management Committee (Guest Part I) Malmesbury Area Board (Vice-Chairman) Cabinet (Committee Member) Strategic Planning Committee Council (Committee Member) Electoral Review Committee (Chairman) Officer Appointments Committee Finance and Procurement Select Committee (Guest Part I, Committee Member) Royal Wootton Bassett and Cricklade Area Board (Guest Part I)

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Activity Timeline

Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.

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Cabinet Committee Member

Cabinet - Tuesday 20 January 2026 10.00 am

The Wiltshire Council Cabinet met on Tuesday 20 January 2026, approving a new Parking Plan and revised parking tariffs, and endorsing the future direction of adoption services. The Cabinet also agreed to delegate authority for the procurement of a new travel management provider and noted the annual housing report.

January 20, 2026, 10:00 am
Royal Wootton Bassett and Cricklade Area Board Guest Part I

Extraordinary meeting, Royal Wootton Bassett and Cricklade Area Board - Tuesday 20 January 2026 6.30 pm

The Royal Wootton Bassett and Cricklade Area Board meeting on Tuesday 20 January 2026 was scheduled to focus on significant changes to waste service delivery arrangements, particularly the proposed closure of Household Recycling Centres (HRCs) at Purton and Lower Compton. The meeting also included a presentation and opportunity for public questions regarding these changes.

January 20, 2026, 6:30 pm
Northern Area Planning Committee Committee Member

Northern Area Planning Committee - Wednesday 14 January 2026 2.00 pm

The Northern Area Planning Committee of Wiltshire Council met on Wednesday 14 January 2026 to consider a range of planning applications. The meeting agenda included discussions on planning appeals and updates, alongside three specific planning applications.

January 14, 2026, 2:00 pm
Council Committee Member

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.

January 07, 2026
Cabinet Committee Member

Extraordinary, Cabinet - Tuesday 6 January 2026 10.00 am

The Wiltshire Council Cabinet met on Tuesday 6 January 2026 to discuss the statutory consultation for the Lime Down Solar Park. The Cabinet agreed to submit a formal response to the Planning Inspectorate, incorporating several amendments to strengthen the council's objections and concerns regarding the scale, environmental impact, and heritage implications of the proposed development.

January 06, 2026

Decisions from Meetings

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Lime Down Solar Park Statutory Consultation

From: Extraordinary, Cabinet - Tuesday 6 January 2026 10.00 am - January 06, 2026

...agreed the proposed response to the statutory consultation in respect of Lime Down Solar Park as the council’s Relevant Representation and delegated authority to the Director for Planning, Economy and Regeneration to finalise and submit it.

For Determination

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

Performance Monitoring 2025/26 Q2

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

...to note and agree the performance against selected measures mapped to the Council’s strategic priorities, providing a quarterly update on progress against the nine Priorities laid out in Our Wiltshire Plan 2025-35.

Recommendations Approved

Future Waste Service Delivery Arrangements

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

...to approve future waste service delivery arrangements, including contract extensions, public-to-public Local Authority Trading Company partnerships, and service delivery and cost mitigation proposals, while noting updated budget requirements and capital borrowing needs.

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

Summary

Meetings Attended: 119

Average per Month: 4.3

Decisions Recorded: 72