Cllr Richard Budden
Email: richard.budden@wiltshire.gov.uk
Council: Wiltshire
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Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
37 meetings · Page 7 of 8
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.
Southern Area Planning Committee - Thursday 14 March 2024 3.00 pm
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.
South West Wiltshire Area Board - Wednesday 28 February 2024 6.30 pm
Decisions from Meetings
20 decisions · Page 1 of 4
Devolution Update
From: Cabinet - Tuesday 10 December 2024 10.00 am - December 10, 2024
...to submit a revised expression of interest to the government regarding devolution and to continue discussions with neighboring councils and the government.
Recommendations Approved
Library Strategy 2025 - 2030
From: Cabinet - Tuesday 10 December 2024 10.00 am - December 10, 2024
...to approve the Library Strategy 2025-2030, a five-year plan outlining how the library service will meet council priorities and customer needs.
Recommendations Approved
Wiltshire Playing Pitch Strategy (PPS) Adoption
From: Cabinet - Tuesday 10 December 2024 10.00 am - December 10, 2024
...to approve and adopt the updated Wiltshire Playing Pitch Strategy to guide the provision and protection of playing pitches and sporting infrastructure in the area.
Recommendations Approved
Recommissioning of Speech and Language Therapy Service
From: Cabinet - Tuesday 10 December 2024 10.00 am - December 10, 2024
...to improve speech and language therapy services for schools and early years settings, the Cabinet agreed to commission these services with a co-produced specification, invest an additional £2,280,000, and delegate contract approval to the Director of Commissioning and Director of Education and Skills.
Recommendations Approved
Wiltshire Local Plan Review - Submission of Draft Plan
From: Cabinet - Tuesday 8 October 2024 10.00 am - October 08, 2024
...to endorse the submission of the draft Wiltshire Local Plan review for independent examination and recommend its submission to the Secretary of State, while also authorizing the Director of Planning to manage the examination process.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 37
Average per Month: 2.5
Decisions Recorded: 20