Cllr Gregory Cooper

Finance and Procurement Select Committee - Tuesday 27 January 2026 10.30 am

The Finance and Procurement Select Committee of Wiltshire Council met on Tuesday 27 January 2026 to scrutinise the draft budget for 2026/27 and the Medium-Term Financial Strategy (MTFS) for 2026/27 to 2028/29. The committee noted the draft budget and MTFS, referring their comments to Cabinet and Full Council for consideration. They also requested further detail on borrowing costs and specific budget lines, noting that a number of savings were incompletely defined.

Audit and Governance Committee - Thursday 22 January 2026 10.30 am

The Audit and Governance Committee of Wiltshire Council met on Thursday 22 January 2026 to review the council's financial statements and audit reports. Key discussions included the progress on the statement of accounts improvement plan, responses to external auditor questions, and the adoption of accounting policies for the upcoming financial year. The committee also received updates on internal audit activities and management action plans for ICT disaster recovery and damp and mould in general fund assets.

Licensing Committee - Monday 19 January 2026 10.30 am

The Wiltshire Council Licensing Committee met on Monday 19 January 2026, with councillors receiving updates on various licensing matters and reviewing minutes from previous sub-committee meetings. Key discussions included the progress of the Passenger Transport Team, updates from the Police and Taxi Licensing Teams, and a comprehensive report from the Public Protection Licensing Team.

Wiltshire Police and Crime Panel - Thursday 15 January 2026 10.30 am

The Wiltshire Police and Crime Panel met on 15 January 2026 to discuss the Police and Crime Commissioner's (PCC) draft budget for 2025-26 and the associated precept consultation. The panel also reviewed the forward work plan and discussed communications strategies. A key decision made was to note the report and the planned consultation process with Wiltshire and Swindon residents regarding the proposed precept increase.

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.