Phil Alford - Cllr for Wiltshire

Cllr Phil Alford

 Conservative

Email: Phil.Alford@wiltshire.gov.uk

Council: Wiltshire

Council Profile: View on council website

Committees: Council (Committee Member) Melksham Area Board (Committee Member) Cabinet Cabinet - Shareholder Group Cabinet

Activity Timeline

Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.

39 meetings · Page 7 of 8

Melksham Area Board

Melksham Area Board - Wednesday 22 May 2024 7.00 pm

May 22, 2024
Council

Council - Tuesday 21 May 2024 10.30 am

The Wiltshire Council meeting covered several significant topics, including the election of a new chairman, the discussion of solar farm developments, and community governance reviews. The meeting also included updates on constitutional changes and emergency management plans.

May 21, 2024
Cabinet

Cabinet - Tuesday 7 May 2024 10.00 am

The council meeting focused on addressing key community and infrastructure issues, resulting in several impactful decisions. The discussions were intense, reflecting diverse viewpoints on budget allocations, public safety measures, and environmental policies.

May 07, 2024
Cabinet

Cabinet - Tuesday 16 April 2024 10.00 am

April 16, 2024
Cabinet

Extraordinary Meeting, Cabinet - Tuesday 12 March 2024 10.00 am

The council convened an extraordinary meeting to discuss the safety valve deal with the Department for Education, aimed at addressing the high needs block deficit in educational funding. The meeting was chaired by Richard Clare, and key cabinet members confirmed their attendance. The discussion primarily focused on the implications of the safety valve program and the council's reluctant agreement to participate due to the lack of alternatives offered by the government.

March 12, 2024

Decisions from Meetings

53 decisions · Page 1 of 11

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

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

Lime Down Solar Park

From: Cabinet - Tuesday 4 March 2025 10.00 am - March 04, 2025

...to object to the Lime Down Solar Park application based on concerns about the use of valuable agricultural land, cumulative environmental impact, harm to the landscape and biodiversity, potential amenity issues for residents, and the project's conflict with the council's solar farm policies, while also delegating authority to the Director of Planning and Economy to manage the council's response and participation in the Development Consent Order process.

For Determination

Summary

Meetings Attended: 39

Average per Month: 1.8

Decisions Recorded: 53