Cllr Helen Belcher OBE

Children's Select Committee - Thursday 18 July 2024 10.30 am

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.

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.