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 6 of 13
Health and Wellbeing Board - Thursday 25 September 2025 10.00 am
The Wiltshire Council Health and Wellbeing Board met on 25 September 2025 to discuss a pharmaceutical needs assessment, Healthwatch Wiltshire's annual report, integrated care, mental health services and the Trowbridge Integrated Care Centre. The board was also scheduled to discuss the council plan.
Trowbridge Area Board - Thursday 18 September 2025 6.30 pm
The Trowbridge Area Board met to discuss a range of community safety and wellbeing issues, including updates from the Dorset and Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service, Wiltshire Police, and Community First, as well as considering grant applications and the reinvigoration of the Wiltshire Carers Champions. Watch Manager Liam Diffey from Dorset and Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service provided an update on the service's activities since December.
Cabinet - Tuesday 16 September 2025 10.00 am
The Wiltshire Council cabinet met on 16 September 2025, and among the decisions made, the key topics discussed were the future of community based services, and a new approach to short breaks for children with additional needs. The cabinet also reviewed the financial position of the council, and agreed to land appropriations.
Staffing Policy Committee - Tuesday 2 September 2025 2.00 pm
The Staffing Policy Committee met to discuss several key HR policies and updates. The committee approved amendments to policies regarding compensatory rest, annual leave, and probationary periods, and also approved a new employee volunteering scheme policy. Members also received updates on the council's apprenticeship programme, the No Excuse for Abuse of Our Staff
campaign, the 2025 employee experience survey, and the upcoming Employment Rights Bill.
Overview and Scrutiny Management Committee - Wednesday 23 July 2025 10.30 am
The Overview and Scrutiny Management Committee of Wiltshire Council met on 23 July 2025, to discuss the outline of the Council Plan 2025-2035, the priorities for the new Finance and Procurement Select Committee, and to set up a task group to review the MyWilts app. The committee also agreed to re-establish the Stone Circle Task Group.
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: 62
Average per Month: 2.5
Decisions Recorded: 50