Cllr Jerry Kunkler

Council - Tuesday, 24 February 2026 - 10.30 am

The Council meeting scheduled for Tuesday 24 February 2026 was set to address the Wiltshire Council Budget for 2026/27 and the Medium Term Financial Strategy for 2026/27-2028/29. This significant agenda item included consideration of various updates, amendments, and an alternative budget proposal. The meeting also included a section for public participation, where residents could raise questions and make statements on a range of council matters.

Overview and Scrutiny Management Committee - Wednesday 28 January 2026 10.30 am

The Overview and Scrutiny Management Committee of Wiltshire Council met on 28 January 2026 to review the Q3 performance and risk monitoring report for 2025/26, discuss the executive's response to a rapid scrutiny exercise on Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), and consider a proposal for a new task group to review Area Board grant funding. The committee also received updates on various task group activities and the forward work programmes of select committees.

Licensing Committee - Monday 19 January 2026 10.30 am

The Wiltshire Council Licensing Committee met on Monday 19 January 2026, with councillors receiving updates on various licensing matters and reviewing minutes from previous sub-committee meetings. Key discussions included the progress of the Passenger Transport Team, updates from the Police and Taxi Licensing Teams, and a comprehensive report from the Public Protection Licensing Team.

Application for a Premises Licence for GemFest, Charlton Park, Malmesbury, SN16 9DG, Northern Area Licensing Sub Committee - Tuesday 13 January 2026 10.30 am

The Northern Area Licensing Sub Committee of Wiltshire Council was scheduled to consider an application for a Premises Licence for GemFest, to be held at Charlton Park Estate, Malmesbury. The meeting's agenda focused on the details of this application, including the proposed licensable activities, timings, and capacity, alongside representations received from local residents and parish councils.

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.