Cllr Ian Blair-Pilling
Email: ian.blair-pilling@wiltshire.gov.uk
Council: Wiltshire
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Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
64 meetings · Page 1 of 13
Finance and Procurement Select Committee - Wednesday 11 February 2026 10.30 am
Finance and Procurement Select Committee - Thursday 29 January 2026 1.30 pm
The Finance and Procurement Select Committee of Wiltshire Council is scheduled to convene on Thursday, 29 January 2026, to review the council's financial performance and future strategies. Key discussions are expected to centre on budget monitoring for the current financial year, the proposed Treasury Management Strategy for the upcoming year, and the budget setting for the Housing Revenue Account. Additionally, the committee will consider the reprocurement of the council's electricity and gas purchasing contract.
Overview and Scrutiny Management Committee - Wednesday 28 January 2026 10.30 am
The Overview and Scrutiny Management Committee of Wiltshire Council was scheduled to meet on Wednesday 28 January 2026 to review the council's performance and risk monitoring for the third quarter of the 2025/26 financial year. The committee was also set to consider a proposal for a new task group to examine the Area Boards' grant funding model and receive updates on ongoing task group activities.
Finance and Procurement Select Committee - Tuesday 27 January 2026 10.30 am
The Finance and Procurement Select Committee of Wiltshire Council was scheduled to discuss the council's proposed Annual Budget for 2026/27 and its Medium-Term Financial Strategy (MTFS) for 2026/27 to 2028/29. The meeting agenda also included a review of the committee's forward work programme and the financial aspects of the Safety Valve Programme.
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.
Decisions from Meetings
75 decisions · Page 5 of 15
Temporary Agency Staffing Procurement
From: Cabinet - Tuesday 10 June 2025 10.00 am - June 10, 2025
...to commission a new contract for temporary agency staffing via a competitive procurement process, delegate authority for the competition, contract award, and extensions to the Director of HR&OD, and approve a three-year contract term with a possible one-year extension, costing an estimated £20 million.
For Determination
Safety Valve - Update and April Monitoring Report
From: Cabinet - Tuesday 10 June 2025 10.00 am - June 10, 2025
...that Cabinet noted the April 2025 monitoring update provided to the Department for Education regarding Wiltshire's Safety Valve agreement, the DfE's response to the Council's request for an extension, and the ongoing risk associated with the Statutory Override expiring in April 2026.
For Determination
New Surface Dressing and Micro Asphalt Surfacing Contract Award
From: Cabinet - Monday 7 April 2025 11.00 am - April 07, 2025
Recommendations Approved
New Surface Dressing and Micro Asphalt Surfacing Contract Award
From: Cabinet - Monday 7 April 2025 11.00 am - April 07, 2025
...to note the report regarding the award of the Surface Dressing and Micro Asphalt Term Surfacing Contract and consider the proposal further in a closed session due to exempt information.
Recommendations Approved
Wiltshire and Swindon Local Nature Recovery Strategy Draft for Public Consultation
From: Cabinet - Tuesday 4 March 2025 10.00 am - March 04, 2025
...to approve submitting the draft Wiltshire and Swindon Local Nature Recovery Strategy to Defra and to undertake a public consultation on it.
For Determination
Summary
Meetings Attended: 64
Average per Month: 2.6
Decisions Recorded: 75