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.
44 meetings · Page 1 of 9
Melksham Area Board - Wednesday 27 May 2026 7.00 pm
Melksham Area Board - Wednesday 18 March 2026 7.00 pm
The Melksham Area Board is scheduled to convene on Wednesday, 18 March 2026, to discuss a range of community matters. Key agenda items include updates from partner organisations, progress on local priorities, and consideration of funding applications.
Council - Tuesday, 24 February 2026 - 10.30 am
The Council meeting scheduled for Tuesday 24 February 2026 was set to address the Wiltshire Council Budget for 2026/27 and the Medium Term Financial Strategy for 2026/27-2028/29. This significant agenda item included consideration of various updates, amendments, and an alternative budget proposal. The meeting also included a section for public participation, where residents could raise questions and make statements on a range of council matters.
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.
Decisions from Meetings
53 decisions · Page 3 of 11
Gypsies and Travellers Development Plan Document - Submission of Draft Plan
From: Cabinet - Tuesday 4 February 2025 10.00 am - February 04, 2025
...submission of the Gypsies and Travellers Development Plan Document Pre-Submission Draft, along with associated documentation, was endorsed for independent examination and recommended to Full Council for submission to the Secretary of State, requesting the appointed Inspector recommend any necessary modifications for soundness and legal compliance, and authorizing the Director of Planning to take necessary steps for the examination's completion.
Recommendations Approved
UK Shared Prosperity Fund Programme
From: Cabinet - Tuesday 4 February 2025 10.00 am - February 04, 2025
... to agree on the prioritisation of activities for the UK Shared Prosperity Fund for 2025-26, including delegating authority to the Corporate Director for Place to implement activities, make decisions, and amend the Investment Plan as needed.
For Determination
Housing Revenue Account (HRA) Budget Setting 2025/26 including Dwelling Rent Setting 2025/26 and 30-Year Business Plan Review
From: Cabinet - Tuesday 4 February 2025 10.00 am - February 04, 2025
...to recommend to the Council the approval of the Housing Revenue Account (HRA) budget for 2025/26, including a 2.7% increase in dwelling and garage rents, the HRA Capital Programme for 2025/26 with an additional £99m for council house building, and the updated HRA 30-Year Business Plan.
For Determination
Financial Year 2024/25 - Quarter Three Revenue Budget Monitoring
From: Cabinet - Tuesday 4 February 2025 10.00 am - February 04, 2025
...to approve transfers to earmarked reserves for future activities and to the General Fund Reserve, while noting a forecast revenue budget overspend, savings delivery performance, HRA overspend impact, DSG budget overspend impact, and transfers from earmarked reserves.
For Determination
School Admissions Policies 2026-27
From: Cabinet - Tuesday 4 February 2025 10.00 am - February 04, 2025
...to approve the proposed school admission policies for the 2026/27 academic year, including schemes for coordinating primary and secondary admissions and arrangements for voluntary controlled and community schools.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 44
Average per Month: 1.6
Decisions Recorded: 53