Cllr Mel Jacob
Email: mel.jacob@wiltshire.gov.uk
Council: Wiltshire
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Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
62 meetings · Page 1 of 13
Officer Appointments Committee - Thursday 5 February 2026 9.30 am
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.
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.
Staffing Policy Committee - Wednesday 28 January 2026 2.00 pm
The Staffing Policy Committee of Wiltshire Council is scheduled to meet on Wednesday 28 January 2026. The meeting's agenda includes a review of the Human Resources & Organisational Development (HR&OD) strategic priorities for 2026, an update on sickness absence, and the proposed Pay Policy Statement for 2026/27. Additionally, the committee will consider new policies on hybrid working, kinship leave, and bereavement leave.
Finance and Procurement Select Committee - Tuesday 27 January 2026 10.30 am
The Finance and Procurement Select Committee of Wiltshire Council is scheduled to convene on Tuesday 27 January 2026. The meeting's agenda includes a comprehensive review of the proposed Annual Budget for 2026/27 and the Medium-Term Financial Strategy (MTFS) for 2026/27 to 2028/29. Additionally, the committee will examine the Forward Work Programme and receive updates on various financial matters.
Decisions from Meetings
50 decisions · Page 3 of 10
Public Participation and Questions from Members
From: Cabinet - Tuesday 9 December 2025 10.00 am - December 09, 2025
...to approve recommendations related to public participation and questions from members, covering topics such as the Leader's external employment, road safety, traffic management, business rates, a bollard installation, adult social care, the Castle Place shopping centre, a proposed incinerator, biodiversity, waste services, and bus shelter infrastructure.
Recommendations Approved
Financial Year 2025/26 - Quarter Two Capital Budget Monitoring
From: Cabinet - Tuesday 11 November 2025 10.00 am - November 11, 2025
...the Cabinet approved budget virements for Facilities Management and Integrated Transport, and noted additional budgets, budget removals, budget reprofiling, and the revised 2025/26 Capital Programme forecast.
Recommendations Approved
Financial Year 2025/26 - Quarter Two Revenue Budget Monitoring
From: Cabinet - Tuesday 11 November 2025 10.00 am - November 11, 2025
...to approve drawdowns from various reserves to fund specific initiatives in supporting families, children's social care prevention, and adult care, while also noting a forecast revenue budget overspend of £6.658m and an overspend against Dedicated Schools Grant (DSG) budgets of £12.892m.
Recommendations Approved
Report on Treasury Management Strategy 2025/26 Half Year ended 30 September 2025
From: Cabinet - Tuesday 11 November 2025 10.00 am - November 11, 2025
...to note the report on the Treasury Management Strategy 2025/26 Half Year ended 30 September 2025, confirming its alignment with the existing strategy and the performance of investments and borrowings against established parameters.
Recommendations Approved
Chippenham Avon Project
From: Cabinet - Tuesday 11 November 2025 10.00 am - November 11, 2025
...to facilitate the Chippenham River Avon Project, the Cabinet increased the Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) allocation to £1.8 million, delegated expenditure approval to the Director of Planning, Economy, and Regeneration, and authorized contract agreements with the Environment Agency, contingent on Defra funding.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 62
Average per Month: 2.5
Decisions Recorded: 50