Cllr Jon Atkey

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.

Extraordinary meeting, Finance and Procurement Select Committee - Wednesday 18 February 2026 1.00 pm

The Finance and Procurement Select Committee of Wiltshire Council met on 18 February 2026 to scrutinise an alternative budget proposal for 2026/27 and two amendments to that proposal. The committee noted the alternative budget and amendments, and their comments will be taken forward to the Full Council meeting.

Finance and Procurement Select Committee - Wednesday, 11 February 2026 - 10.30 am

The Finance and Procurement Select Committee of Wiltshire Council met on 11 February 2026 to discuss proposed amendments to the 2026/27 budget. Key decisions included the reinstatement of community transport grants, the potential introduction of council tax premiums on second homes and empty homes, and amendments regarding the St Stephen's Multi-Storey Car Park in Trowbridge. The committee also reviewed the proposed closure of two Household Recycling Centres.

Northern Area Planning Committee - Wednesday, 11 February 2026 - 2.00 pm

The Northern Area Planning Committee of Wiltshire Council met on Wednesday 11 February 2026 to determine planning applications. The committee granted planning permission for a retrospective change of use of an agricultural building to commercial use at Unit 1, Rear of 1 West View, Stockley Road, Stockley, Calne, subject to conditions.

Chippenham and Villages Area Board - Monday 9 February 2026 6.30 pm

The Chippenham and Villages Area Board meeting scheduled for Monday 09 February 2026 was set to discuss a range of community matters, including grant applications for local organisations and updates from various partners. A significant portion of the agenda was dedicated to considering applications for Area Board grants, with a total of £34,104 available for Community Area grants, £7,500 for Older and Vulnerable grants, and £29,553 for Young People grants.