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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Audit and Governance Committee - Thursday 22 January 2026 10.30 am
The Audit and Governance Committee of Wiltshire Council met on Thursday 22 January 2026 to review the council's financial statements and audit reports. Key discussions included the progress on the statement of accounts improvement plan, responses to external auditor questions, and the adoption of accounting policies for the upcoming financial year. The committee also received updates on internal audit activities and management action plans for ICT disaster recovery and damp and mould in general fund assets.
Extraordinary meeting, Royal Wootton Bassett and Cricklade Area Board - Tuesday 20 January 2026 6.30 pm
The Royal Wootton Bassett and Cricklade Area Board meeting on Tuesday 20 January 2026 was scheduled to focus on significant changes to waste service delivery arrangements, particularly the proposed closure of Household Recycling Centres (HRCs) at Purton and Lower Compton. The meeting also included a presentation and opportunity for public questions regarding these changes.
Cabinet - Tuesday 20 January 2026 10.00 am
The Wiltshire Council Cabinet met on Tuesday 20 January 2026, approving a new Parking Plan and revised parking tariffs, and endorsing the future direction of adoption services. The Cabinet also agreed to delegate authority for the procurement of a new travel management provider and noted the annual housing report.
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
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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