Cllr Nick Baker

Southern Area Planning Committee - Thursday 18 September 2025 3.00 pm

The Southern Area Planning Committee met to discuss planning appeals and applications in the Southern Area of Wiltshire. Councillors approved the demolition of an existing dwelling and the erection of two detached dwellings at Glendale, Lopcombe Corner, subject to a legal agreement and conditions, after a motion to refuse the application was defeated. The committee also noted an update on planning appeals.

Finance and Procurement Select Committee - Tuesday 9 September 2025 3.00 pm

The Finance and Procurement Select Committee met to discuss the council's projected revenue and capital budget monitoring for the first quarter of the 2025/26 financial year, with a projected £6.510m overspend on revenue and a capital programme of £245.577m. The committee made a number of recommendations to the cabinet, including requesting written reports on the adult social care payments to providers programme, the safety valve outturn, and payment process fees for parking. The committee also requested that the cabinet response to the fair funding consultation be circulated to all members.

Southern Wiltshire Area Board - Thursday 4 September 2025 7.00 pm

The Southern Wiltshire Area Board met to discuss local priorities, funding, and updates from community partners. The board approved funding for football ground improvements at Laverstock and Ford Sports Club and a three-phase power project for Winterbourne Glebe Hall. They also received updates on broadband connectivity, flood resilience, and local highway improvements.

Southern Area Planning Committee - Thursday 14 August 2025 3.00 pm

The Southern Area Planning Committee met to discuss planning appeals, updates, and two planning applications. The committee approved the construction of a new dwelling at Styles Close in Porton, despite local objections. They also refused a variation to a previously approved application for a highway depot near East Knoyle, citing concerns about its impact on the Cranborne Chase National Landscape[^2].

Finance and Procurement Select Committee - Wednesday 30 July 2025 10.30 am

The Finance and Procurement Select Committee met to consider its work priorities and approach, and to review the financial year 2024/25 revenue and capital outturn positions, as well as the treasury management outturn position. The committee was also scheduled to discuss a member question regarding the council's levels of debt.