Phil Chamberlain - Cllr for Wiltshire

Cllr Phil Chamberlain

 Liberal Democrats

Email: phil.chamberlain@wiltshire.gov.uk

Council: Wiltshire

Council Profile: View on council website

Committees: Cabinet (Guest Part I, Committee Member, Guest Part II) Environment Select Committee (Vice-Chairman) Health Select Committee (Committee Member) Wiltshire Police and Crime Panel (Substitute) Corsham Area Board (Committee Member) Council (Committee Member) Overview and Scrutiny Management Committee (Substitute)

Activity Timeline

Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.

25 meetings · Page 3 of 5

Cabinet Guest Part I

Cabinet - Tuesday 16 September 2025 10.00 am

The Wiltshire Council cabinet met on 16 September 2025, and among the decisions made, the key topics discussed were the future of community based services, and a new approach to short breaks for children with additional needs. The cabinet also reviewed the financial position of the council, and agreed to land appropriations.

September 16, 2025
Wiltshire Police and Crime Panel Substitute

Wiltshire Police and Crime Panel - Thursday 11 September 2025 10.00 am

The Wiltshire Police and Crime Panel met to discuss police performance, financial pressures, and community safety partnerships. The panel received updates on crime statistics, call answering times, and initiatives to reduce violence and anti-social behaviour. Members also discussed the financial challenges facing Wiltshire Police and the Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner (OPCC), and the need for a sustainable financial strategy.

September 11, 2025
Health Select Committee Committee Member

Health Select Committee - Tuesday 9 September 2025 10.30 am

The Wiltshire Council Health Select Committee met to discuss several key issues, including updates on the Integrated Community Based Care contract, the implementation of the dementia strategy, and the future commissioning of community-based services. The committee also addressed public questions about NHS privatisation and the role of Integrated Care Boards[^2] (ICBs).

September 09, 2025
Environment Select Committee Vice-Chairman

Environment Select Committee - Tuesday 9 September 2025 2.00 pm

The Environment Select Committee met to discuss the Waste Transformation Programme, air quality, and a local nature recovery strategy. They agreed to form a Waste Transformation Scrutiny Task Group and supported a draft air quality plan. The committee also reviewed a draft of the Wiltshire and Swindon Local Nature Recovery Strategy, designed to align efforts to improve biodiversity.

September 09, 2025
Environment Select Committee Vice-Chairman

Environment Select Committee - Thursday 31 July 2025 2.00 pm

July 31, 2025

Decisions from Meetings

30 decisions · Page 1 of 6

Asset Management Paper -Trowbridge St Stephens Multi-Storey Car Park

From: Cabinet - Tuesday 7 October 2025 10.00 am - October 07, 2025

...to mitigate financial risk and asset liability, enable potential redevelopment, and facilitate the freehold transfer of the Trowbridge St Stephens Multi-Storey Car Park to the adjoining owner of Castle Place Shopping Centre, subject to Full Council approval of funding allocation.

Recommendations Approved

The North Wessex Downs National Landscape Management Plan - Draft for Adoption

From: Cabinet - Tuesday 7 October 2025 10.00 am - October 07, 2025

...to adopt the North Wessex Downs National Landscape Management Plan 2025–2030, fulfilling the Council's duty under the Countryside and Rights of Way Act 2000 to manage the area.

For Determination

Revenue Budget 2025-26 - Blue Badges

From: Cabinet - Tuesday 7 October 2025 10.00 am - October 07, 2025

...to recommend that Full Council adopt a policy removing parking charges for Blue Badge holders in the council's 'off-street' car parks.

For Determination

Stonehenge and Avebury WHS Setting Study SPD - Draft for adoption

From: Cabinet - Tuesday 7 October 2025 10.00 am - October 07, 2025

... Cabinet noted the consultation responses, endorsed the amended Setting Study, recommended its adoption as a supplementary planning document to Council, and delegated authority for final adoption and publication to the Corporate Director, Place, in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Strategic Planning, Development Management and Housing.

For Determination

Summary

Meetings Attended: 25

Average per Month: 3.1

Decisions Recorded: 30