Paul Sample JP - Cllr for Wiltshire

Cllr Paul Sample JP

Liberal Democrats Cabinet Member for Environment, Climate and Waste

Email: paul.sample@wiltshire.gov.uk

Council: Wiltshire

Council Profile: View on council website

Committees: Council (Committee Member) Salisbury Area Board (Chairman) Cabinet (Committee Member) Finance and Procurement Select Committee (Guest Part I) Royal Wootton Bassett and Cricklade Area Board (Guest Part I) South West Wiltshire Area Board (Guest Part I) Calne Area Board (Guest Part I)

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Activity Timeline

Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.

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Cabinet Committee Member

Cabinet - Tuesday 7 October 2025 10.00 am

Wiltshire Council's cabinet convened to discuss a range of issues, including the adoption of a new council plan, climate emergency response, and asset management. Key decisions included approving a policy to remove parking charges for blue badge holders and recommending the adoption of the Our Wiltshire Plan 2025-35 to the full council. The cabinet also discussed the future of St Stephen's Place car park in Trowbridge, with a decision deferred to a later closed session.

October 07, 2025
Cabinet Committee Member

Cabinet - Tuesday 16 September 2025 10.00 am

The Wiltshire Council Cabinet met on 16 September 2025 to discuss the first quarter budget monitoring for both revenue and capital, review the Safety Valve update, and consider land appropriations. Key decisions included approving recommendations for the future commissioning of community-based services and the adoption of a new approach to Short Breaks for children and young people with additional needs.

September 16, 2025
Salisbury Area Board Chairman

Community Safety Event & Area Board, Salisbury Area Board - Thursday 11 September 2025 5.30 pm

The Salisbury Area Board met to discuss community grants, local highway improvements, and updates from partner organisations. The board approved funding for several community projects, including improvements to disabled access at the Bemerton Community Centre and a new lighting project for Salisbury Methodist Church. Councillors also discussed ongoing efforts to improve road safety and address traffic concerns in the area.

September 11, 2025
Council Committee Member

Council - Tuesday 22 July 2025 10.30 am

Wiltshire Council met on 22 July 2025, and among the topics discussed were youth services, treasury management, a bat mitigation strategy, and a motion to repudiate the council's climate emergency declaration. Councillors also debated and voted on motions regarding weight limits on roads and the Ask Angela scheme.

July 22, 2025
Cabinet Committee Member

Cabinet - Tuesday 8 July 2025 10.00 am

The Wiltshire Council Cabinet met on 8 July 2025, and approved a new bat mitigation strategy for Trowbridge and Westbury, and discussed the outline of the new council plan. They also discussed the disposal of council assets and a new traffic signal maintenance contract.

July 08, 2025

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: 43

Average per Month: 1.5

Decisions Recorded: 50