Cllr Helen Belcher OBE
Email: helen.belcher@wiltshire.gov.uk
Council: Wiltshire
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Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
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Corsham Area Board - Tuesday 25 June 2024 7.00 pm
The Corsham Area Board meeting on Tuesday 25 June 2024 focused on several key issues, including the Local Nature Recovery Strategy, updates from Age UK and Healthwatch Wiltshire, and the Corsham Highways Matters. Decisions were made regarding public engagement strategies and local funding allocations.
Children's Select Committee - Thursday 6 June 2024 10.30 am
The meeting began with a brief summary of the chair's tenure and concerns about decreasing member attendance. The main discussions included the election of a vice-chair, child care sufficiency in Wiltshire, and the outcome of a rapid scrutiny on the emotional wellbeing and mental health strategy. Other topics included the council's forward work plan, safety valve updates, and various educational and safeguarding issues.
Council - Tuesday 21 May 2024 10.30 am
The Wiltshire Council meeting covered several significant topics, including the election of a new chairman, the discussion of solar farm developments, and community governance reviews. The meeting also included updates on constitutional changes and emergency management plans.
Children's Select Committee - Tuesday 12 March 2024 11.00 am
The council meeting focused on various community and educational matters, including SEND funding, school attendance, and youth engagement. Key decisions were made regarding the SEND funding timeline, the establishment of a rapid scrutiny task group for Year 6 performance, and updates on the youth council's activities.
Extraordinary Meeting, Cabinet - Tuesday 12 March 2024 10.00 am
The council convened an extraordinary meeting to discuss the safety valve
deal with the Department for Education, aimed at addressing the high needs block deficit in educational funding. The meeting was chaired by Richard Clare, and key cabinet members confirmed their attendance. The discussion primarily focused on the implications of the safety valve program and the council's reluctant agreement to participate due to the lack of alternatives offered by the government.
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: 63
Average per Month: 2.3
Decisions Recorded: 50