Cllr Martin Smith
Email: martin.smith@wiltshire.gov.uk
Council: Wiltshire
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Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
75 meetings · Page 1 of 15
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.
Finance and Procurement Select Committee - Tuesday 27 January 2026 10.30 am
The Finance and Procurement Select Committee of Wiltshire Council was scheduled to discuss the council's proposed Annual Budget for 2026/27 and its Medium-Term Financial Strategy (MTFS) for 2026/27 to 2028/29. The meeting agenda also included a review of the committee's forward work programme and the financial aspects of the Safety Valve Programme.
Cabinet - Tuesday 20 January 2026 10.00 am
The Cabinet of Wiltshire Council met on Tuesday 20 January 2026 to discuss a range of important issues, including plans for parking across the county, proposed changes to council tax premiums, and future waste service delivery arrangements. The meeting also included discussions on the provision of education at The Northwood Centre, the award of a contract for bus shelters, and a community asset transfer request from the Kennet & Avon Canal Trust.
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.
Extraordinary, Cabinet - Tuesday 6 January 2026 10.00 am
The Wiltshire Council Cabinet met on Tuesday 6 January 2026 to discuss the statutory consultation for the Lime Down Solar Park. The Cabinet agreed to submit a formal response to the Planning Inspectorate, incorporating several amendments to strengthen the council's objections and concerns regarding the scale, environmental impact, and heritage implications of the proposed development.
Decisions from Meetings
72 decisions · Page 10 of 15
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
Financial Year 2024/25 - Capital Programme Outturn
From: Extraordinary, Cabinet - Tuesday 24 June 2025 10.00 am - June 24, 2025
...the Cabinet approved adjustments to the 2024/25 capital programme outturn, including additional budgets, grant income, budget transfers, reprogramming, and removals, resulting in a final spend position of £177.261m and an updated Infrastructure List.
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: 75
Average per Month: 3.0
Decisions Recorded: 72