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.
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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.
Officer Appointments Committee - Thursday 5 February 2026 9.30 am
The Officer Appointments Committee of Wiltshire Council met on Thursday 5 February 2026 and appointed a new Corporate Director for Place. The committee also approved the minutes from previous meetings held in November 2025.
Extraordinary Meeting, Calne Area Board - Thursday 5 February 2026 6.30 pm
The Calne Area Board met on Thursday 5 February 2026 to discuss changes to waste service delivery arrangements. A key decision was made regarding the Lower Compton Household Recycling Centre (HRC), with an improved offer from Hills Waste Solutions meaning it will not close as initially planned. The meeting also confirmed the move to three-weekly residual waste collections and discussed the trial of a booking system for HRCs.
Calne Area Board - Tuesday 3 February 2026 6.30 pm
The Calne Area Board meeting on 3 February 2026 addressed a range of community issues, including road safety, future Area Board models, and the allocation of grant funding. Key decisions included the approval of funding for several community projects and the addition of new schemes to the Local Highway and Footway Improvement Group's priority list.
Decisions from Meetings
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Lime Down Solar Park Statutory Consultation
From: Extraordinary, Cabinet - Tuesday 6 January 2026 10.00 am - January 06, 2026
...agreed the proposed response to the statutory consultation in respect of Lime Down Solar Park as the council’s Relevant Representation and delegated authority to the Director for Planning, Economy and Regeneration to finalise and submit it.
For Determination
Fees and Charges Framework
From: Cabinet - Tuesday 9 December 2025 10.00 am - December 09, 2025
...the Cabinet approved the proposed principles and methodology for setting fees and charges, as well as the contents of the Fees and Charges Framework, and noted the proposed increase to fees and charges for 2026/27.
Recommendations Approved
Performance Monitoring 2025/26 Q2
From: Cabinet - Tuesday 9 December 2025 10.00 am - December 09, 2025
...to note and agree the performance against selected measures mapped to the Council’s strategic priorities, providing a quarterly update on progress against the nine Priorities laid out in Our Wiltshire Plan 2025-35.
Recommendations Approved
Future Waste Service Delivery Arrangements
From: Cabinet - Tuesday 9 December 2025 10.00 am - December 09, 2025
...to approve future waste service delivery arrangements, including contract extensions, public-to-public Local Authority Trading Company partnerships, and service delivery and cost mitigation proposals, while noting updated budget requirements and capital borrowing needs.
Recommendations Approved
Enhanced Biodiversity Duty Report
From: Cabinet - Tuesday 9 December 2025 10.00 am - December 09, 2025
... the Cabinet of Wiltshire approved the Enhanced Biodiversity Duty Report, noted the actions taken to date, and endorsed the 5-year plan for biodiversity improvements, fulfilling the legal requirement for public authorities to report on their efforts to conserve and enhance biodiversity.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 78
Average per Month: 2.8
Decisions Recorded: 50