Cllr Gerry Murray

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.

Extraordinary meeting, Finance and Procurement Select Committee - Wednesday 18 February 2026 1.00 pm

The Finance and Procurement Select Committee of Wiltshire Council met on 18 February 2026 to scrutinise an alternative budget proposal for 2026/27 and two amendments to that proposal. The committee noted the alternative budget and amendments, and their comments will be taken forward to the Full Council meeting.

Finance and Procurement Select Committee - Wednesday, 11 February 2026 - 10.30 am

The Finance and Procurement Select Committee of Wiltshire Council met on 11 February 2026 to discuss proposed amendments to the 2026/27 budget. Key decisions included the reinstatement of community transport grants, the potential introduction of council tax premiums on second homes and empty homes, and amendments regarding the St Stephen's Multi-Storey Car Park in Trowbridge. The committee also reviewed the proposed closure of two Household Recycling Centres.

South West Wiltshire Area Board - Wednesday 4 February 2026 6.30 pm

The South West Wiltshire Area Board met on Wednesday 4 February 2026, discussing significant issues including potential charges for using Dorset's Shaftesbury Household Recycling Centre and the proposed closure of Mere and Wilton fire stations. The board also approved several grant applications to support local community initiatives.

Finance and Procurement Select Committee - Thursday 29 January 2026 1.30 pm

The Finance and Procurement Select Committee of Wiltshire Council met on Thursday 29 January 2026 to review the council's financial performance for the third quarter of the 2025/26 financial year, discuss the Treasury Management Strategy for 2026/27, and consider the Housing Revenue Account budget and rent setting for 2026/27. The committee also reviewed the reprocurement of the electricity and gas purchasing contract and received an update on the council's green tariff.