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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Short Breaks Offer for Children and Young People with Additional Needs

From: Cabinet - Tuesday 16 September 2025 10.00 am - September 16, 2025

...to approve a new, inclusive, and needs-based approach to delivering Short Breaks activity for Children and Young People with SEND from April 2026, costing an estimated £1.1-1.3m, and to delegate authority to the Director, Education and Skills to ensure its completion.

Recommendations Approved

Apologies

From: Cabinet - Tuesday 16 September 2025 10.00 am - September 16, 2025

...to note the apologies received from Cllr Adrian Foster and Cllr Paul Sample.

Recommendations Approved

Future Commissioning of community based services

From: Cabinet - Tuesday 16 September 2025 10.00 am - September 16, 2025

...to proceed to tender for a single, joint framework for community-based services for adults and children, aiming for a new contract by April 2026, and to delegate contract awards to the Director of Commissioning in consultation with relevant Cabinet Members.

For Determination

Land Appropriation

From: Cabinet - Tuesday 16 September 2025 10.00 am - September 16, 2025

...to better align property use with appropriate holding powers, the Cabinet agreed to appropriate assets between the General Fund and the Housing Revenue Account, subject to necessary approvals, and to make corresponding accounting adjustments for the 2025/26 financial year.

For Determination

Financial Year 2025/26 - Quarter One Revenue Budget Monitoring

From: Cabinet - Tuesday 16 September 2025 10.00 am - September 16, 2025

...to approve the creation of a new earmarked reserve and a virement of funds, while noting a forecast revenue budget overspend, savings delivery performance, a net operating surplus on the HRA, receipt of grant funding, transfers from reserves, and an overspend against Dedicated Schools Grant budgets.

Recommendations Approved

Summary

Meetings Attended: 68

Average per Month: 2.7

Decisions Recorded: 83