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 Seelct Committee (Guest Part I)

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Activity Timeline

Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.

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Wiltshire Pension Fund Committee Committee Member

Wiltshire Pension Fund Committee - Thursday 18 September 2025 10.00 am

The Wiltshire Pension Fund Committee met to discuss responsible investment, review the fund's performance, and consider its investment policies. The committee approved the updated Responsible Investment Policy for 2025 and received an update on the fund's responsible investment performance, including progress against the Responsible Investment Plan 2025/26. They also discussed climate change, biodiversity, and social factors in relation to the fund's investments.

September 18, 2025
Cabinet Committee Member

Cabinet - Tuesday 16 September 2025 10.00 am

The Wiltshire Council cabinet met on 16 September 2025, and among the decisions made, the key topics discussed were the future of community based services, and a new approach to short breaks for children with additional needs. The cabinet also reviewed the financial position of the council, and agreed to land appropriations.

September 16, 2025
Northern Area Planning Committee Committee Member

Northern Area Planning Committee - Wednesday 3 September 2025 2.00 pm

The Northern Area Planning Committee of Wiltshire Council met on 3 September 2025, and deferred a decision on a reserved matters application for land off James Avenue, Regents Park, Calne due to concerns about drainage. The committee also reviewed several planning appeals and updates.

September 03, 2025
Northern Area Planning Committee Committee Member

Northern Area Planning Committee - Wednesday 6 August 2025 2.00 pm

The Northern Area Planning Committee met to discuss planning appeals and a reserved matters application for a housing development in Calne. The committee noted several appeal decisions, including the dismissal of appeals against the refusal of planning permission for holiday lets, extensions, and loft conversions, and the approval of appeals for dwellings in Calne and Sutton Benger. The committee approved a reserved matters application for a housing development in Calne, subject to conditions.

August 06, 2025
Wiltshire Pension Fund Committee Committee Member

Wiltshire Pension Fund Committee - Thursday 24 July 2025 10.00 am

The Wiltshire Pension Fund Committee was scheduled to meet on 24 July 2025 to discuss the fund's performance, governance, and future strategy, including training, strategy updates and key reports. The committee was also expected to review the minutes of the Local Pension Board meeting held on 22 May 2025.

July 24, 2025

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: 104

Average per Month: 4.2

Decisions Recorded: 72