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.

68 meetings · Page 1 of 14

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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Approval to award a contract for consultancy support for a school streets pilot project

From: Northern Area Planning Committee - Wednesday 6 August 2025 2.00 pm - August 06, 2025

...to approve, award, and enter into a contract with Project Centre Ltd., trading as Marston Holdings Ltd., to provide consultancy support for a pilot program of school streets schemes.

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

Stonehenge and Avebury World Heritage Site Setting Study - Draft Supplementary Planning Document for consultation

From: Cabinet - Tuesday 4 March 2025 10.00 am - March 04, 2025

... to approve the draft Stonehenge and Avebury World Heritage Site Setting Study Supplementary Planning Document for public consultation starting May 5th, 2025, and to delegate authority for final preparation to the Corporate Director Place in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Finance, Development and Strategic Planning.

For Determination

Wiltshire Council Climate Change Adaptation Plan

From: Cabinet - Tuesday 4 March 2025 10.00 am - March 04, 2025

...to note the council's climate adaptation approach, endorse the Adaptation Delivery Plan (subject to comments and final approval), and acknowledge the integration of climate risk management into the council's standard operations and governance.

For Determination

Lime Down Solar Park

From: Cabinet - Tuesday 4 March 2025 10.00 am - March 04, 2025

...to object to the Lime Down Solar Park application based on concerns about the use of valuable agricultural land, cumulative environmental impact, harm to the landscape and biodiversity, potential amenity issues for residents, and the project's conflict with the council's solar farm policies, while also delegating authority to the Director of Planning and Economy to manage the council's response and participation in the Development Consent Order process.

For Determination

Summary

Meetings Attended: 68

Average per Month: 2.7

Decisions Recorded: 83