Martin Smith - Cllr for Wiltshire

Cllr Martin Smith

Liberal Democrats Cabinet Member for Highways, Streetscene and Flooding

Email: martin.smith@wiltshire.gov.uk

Council: Wiltshire

Council Profile: View on council website

Committees: Audit and Governance Committee Northern Area Planning Committee (Committee Member, Substitute) Strategic Planning Committee (Committee Member) Malmesbury Area Board (Committee Member) Cabinet (Committee Member) Council (Committee Member) Environment Select Committee (Guest Part I) Overview and Scrutiny Management Committee (Guest Part I) Finance and Procurement Seelct Committee (Guest Part I)

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Activity Timeline

Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.

75 meetings · Page 1 of 15

Cabinet Committee Member

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
Finance and Procurement Seelct Committee Guest Part I

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.

January 27, 2026, 10:30 am
Cabinet Committee Member

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.

January 20, 2026, 10:00 am
Council Committee Member

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.

January 07, 2026
Cabinet Committee Member

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.

January 06, 2026

Decisions from Meetings

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Exclusion of the Press and Public

From: Extraordinary, Cabinet - Wednesday 15 October 2025 11.30 am - October 15, 2025

...to exclude the press and public from the meeting to avoid disclosing exempt financial or business information, as it was deemed that withholding the information was in the greater public interest.

Recommendations Approved

West Wiltshire Nursing Home Provision

From: Extraordinary, Cabinet - Wednesday 15 October 2025 11.30 am - October 15, 2025

...to approve the recommendations outlined in a Part II report concerning nursing home provision in West Wiltshire.

Recommendations Approved

Our Wiltshire Plan 2025–2035

From: Cabinet - Tuesday 7 October 2025 10.00 am - October 07, 2025

...that Full Council should adopt 'Our Wiltshire Plan 2025-35' as the council's principal strategic document.

For Determination

Update on the council's response to the Climate Emergency

From: Cabinet - Tuesday 7 October 2025 10.00 am - October 07, 2025

...to note the actions taken in response to the climate emergency since October 2024, the progress outlined in the council's annual Greenhouse Gas Report and Monitoring Report, and the direction of travel for 2026.

For Determination

Air Quality Supplementary Planning Document (SPD)

From: Cabinet - Tuesday 7 October 2025 10.00 am - October 07, 2025

...that Full Council should adopt the Air Quality Supplementary Planning Document (SPD) to improve air quality by setting requirements for developers to protect and improve air quality through the development control process, helping the council achieve its Air Quality Action Plan objectives.

For Determination

Summary

Meetings Attended: 75

Average per Month: 3.0

Decisions Recorded: 72