Cllr Phil Alford
Email: Phil.Alford@wiltshire.gov.uk
Council: Wiltshire
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Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
45 meetings · Page 1 of 9
Melksham Area Board - Wednesday, 27 May 2026 - 7.00 pm
Strategic Planning Committee - Tuesday 24 March 2026 10.30 am
The Strategic Planning Committee of Wiltshire Council met on Tuesday 24 March 2026 to discuss several significant planning applications. The committee granted planning permission for the expansion of Abbeyfield School in Chippenham, subject to infrastructure contributions, and approved an outline application for a new Motorway Rest Area at Junction 16 of the M4 near Swindon, also subject to legal agreements and conditions. However, the committee refused planning permission for a proposed warehouse development near Melksham due to concerns about its location, scale, and impact on the surrounding environment and heritage assets.
Melksham Area Board - Wednesday, 18 March 2026 - 7.00 pm
The Melksham Area Board met on Wednesday 18 March 2026, discussing a range of community issues and approving several grant applications. Key topics included updates from Wiltshire Police, Dorset and Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service, and local youth organisations, alongside significant funding allocations for community projects and initiatives.
Council - Tuesday, 24 February 2026 - 10.30 am
The Wiltshire Council meeting on 24 February 2026 focused heavily on the council's budget for the upcoming financial year and the medium-term financial strategy. Key decisions included the approval of the Wiltshire Council Budget 2026/27 and Medium Term Financial Strategy Update 2026/27-2028/29, alongside consideration of alternative budget proposals and several amendments. Public participation addressed concerns ranging from parking tariffs and HGV routing to renewable energy scheme deliverability and the council's digital strategy.
Decisions from Meetings
36 decisions · Page 1 of 8
New Surface Dressing and Micro Asphalt Surfacing Contract Award
From: Cabinet - Monday 7 April 2025 11.00 am - April 07, 2025
...to note the report regarding the award of the Surface Dressing and Micro Asphalt Term Surfacing Contract and consider the proposal further in a closed session due to exempt information.
Recommendations Approved
New Surface Dressing and Micro Asphalt Surfacing Contract Award
From: Cabinet - Monday 7 April 2025 11.00 am - April 07, 2025
Recommendations Approved
Wiltshire Council Climate Change Adaptation Plan
From: Cabinet - Tuesday 4 March 2025 10.00 am - March 04, 2025
...to note the council's climate adaptation approach, endorse the Adaptation Delivery Plan (subject to comments and final approval), and acknowledge the integration of climate risk management into the council's standard operations and governance.
For Determination
Future Commissioning of Homecare
From: Cabinet - Tuesday 4 March 2025 10.00 am - March 04, 2025
...to prepare for implementation on April 1, 2026, officers were directed to continue preparing the procurement program for a new joint homecare framework for adults and children, with a final paper requesting approval to proceed to tender to be brought back to the cabinet in July 2025.
For Determination
Wiltshire and Swindon Local Nature Recovery Strategy Draft for Public Consultation
From: Cabinet - Tuesday 4 March 2025 10.00 am - March 04, 2025
...to approve submitting the draft Wiltshire and Swindon Local Nature Recovery Strategy to Defra and to undertake a public consultation on it.
For Determination
Summary
Meetings Attended: 45
Average per Month: 1.6
Decisions Recorded: 36 Not all decisions are recorded, so this may significantly underestimate the number of decisions actually made.