Ian Thorn - Cllr for Wiltshire

Cllr Ian Thorn

Liberal Democrats Leader of the Council

Email: ian.thorn@wiltshire.gov.uk

Council: Wiltshire

Council Profile: View on council website

Committees: Cabinet - Shareholder Group (Chairman) Cabinet (Chairman) Health and Wellbeing Board (Chairman) Northern Area Planning Committee (Guest Part I) Wiltshire Police and Crime Panel Calne Area Board (Committee Member) Overview and Scrutiny Management Committee (Guest Part I) Council (Committee Member) Electoral Review Committee Officer Appointments Committee (Chairman) Finance and Procurement Seelct Committee (Guest Part I)

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Activity Timeline

Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.

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Calne Area Board Committee Member

Extraordinary Meeting, Calne Area Board - Thursday 5 February 2026 6.30 pm

The Calne Area Board is scheduled to meet on Thursday 5 February 2026. The primary item on the agenda is a presentation regarding changes to waste service delivery arrangements, specifically the decision to close the household recycling centre at Lower Compton. The board will also be listening to feedback and taking questions from residents and local councillors on this matter.

February 05, 2026, 6:30 pm
Officer Appointments Committee Chairman

Officer Appointments Committee - Thursday 5 February 2026 9.30 am

February 05, 2026, 9:30 am
Calne Area Board Committee Member

Calne Area Board - Tuesday 3 February 2026 6.30 pm

The Calne Area Board is scheduled to meet on Tuesday 03 February 2026, with a number of key items on the agenda. Discussions are expected to cover updates from various partners, including Wiltshire Police and the Police and Crime Commissioner, as well as information items on council consultations and local initiatives. The future model of Area Boards will also be a topic of discussion.

February 03, 2026, 6:30 pm
Cabinet Chairman

Cabinet - Tuesday 3 February 2026 10.00 am

The Wiltshire Council Cabinet is scheduled to meet on Tuesday 3 February 2026 to discuss a range of important financial and service-related matters. Key decisions are expected regarding the council's budget for the upcoming financial year, including proposed Council Tax increases and savings plans. The Cabinet will also review the Housing Revenue Account budget, dwelling rent settings, and the 30-year business plan, alongside the capital programme for the next seven years. Additionally, the procurement of future sexual health services and the school admissions policies for 2027-28 are scheduled for discussion.

February 03, 2026, 10:00 am
Health and Wellbeing Board Chairman

Health and Wellbeing Board - Thursday 29 January 2026 10.00 am

The Health and Wellbeing Board is scheduled to consider a range of updates on health services and strategic plans. Key discussions are expected to cover community pharmacy services, NHS dental reforms, the Integrated Care Board's five-year plan, and progress on Neighbourhood Health initiatives.

January 29, 2026, 10:00 am

Decisions from Meetings

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Financial Year 2024/25 - Revenue Outturn Position

From: Extraordinary, Cabinet - Tuesday 24 June 2025 10.00 am - June 24, 2025

...transfers to and from earmarked reserves, creation of new earmarked reserves, a revenue contribution to capital for Salisbury City Hall works, and funding for the General Fund revenue overspend were approved, while the general fund outturn position, savings delivery, HRA overspend, DSG overspend, and receipt of National Landscapes DEFRA grant funding were noted.

Recommendations Approved

Treasury Management Outturn Position 2024/25

From: Extraordinary, Cabinet - Tuesday 24 June 2025 10.00 am - June 24, 2025

...to note the Treasury Management Outturn Position for 2024/25 was in line with the Treasury Management Strategy and recommend Full Council consider the report.

Recommendations Approved

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

National Landscape Draft Management Plans for Adoption - The Cotswolds NL and The Cranborne Chase NL

From: Cabinet - Tuesday 10 June 2025 10.00 am - June 10, 2025

... the Cabinet of Wiltshire approved the endorsement of the Cotswold Management Plan and the adoption of the Cranborne Chase Partnership Plan, fulfilling legal requirements for managing National Landscapes within the council's jurisdiction.

For Determination

Summary

Meetings Attended: 68

Average per Month: 2.7

Decisions Recorded: 83