Richard Clewer - Cllr for Wiltshire

Cllr Richard Clewer

Conservative Conservative Group Leader

Email: richard.clewer@wiltshire.gov.uk

Council: Wiltshire

Council Profile: View on council website

Committees: Audit and Governance Committee Officer Appointments Committee (Chairman, Committee Member) Cabinet (Guest Part I, Committee Member, Guest Part II) Southern Wiltshire Area Board (Committee Member) Finance and Procurement Seelct Committee (Chairman) Staffing Policy Committee Cabinet - Shareholder Group Health and Wellbeing Board Council (Committee Member) Cabinet

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Activity Timeline

Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.

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Finance and Procurement Seelct Committee Chairman

Finance and Procurement Select Committee - Wednesday 11 February 2026 10.30 am

February 11, 2026, 10:30 am
Officer Appointments Committee Committee Member

Officer Appointments Committee - Thursday 5 February 2026 9.30 am

February 05, 2026, 9:30 am
Finance and Procurement Seelct Committee Chairman

Finance and Procurement Select Committee - Thursday 29 January 2026 1.30 pm

The Finance and Procurement Select Committee of Wiltshire Council is scheduled to convene on Thursday, 29 January 2026, to review the council's financial performance and future strategies. Key discussions are expected to centre on budget monitoring for the current financial year, the proposed Treasury Management Strategy for the upcoming year, and the budget setting for the Housing Revenue Account. Additionally, the committee will consider the reprocurement of the council's electricity and gas purchasing contract.

January 29, 2026, 1:30 pm
Finance and Procurement Seelct Committee Chairman

Finance and Procurement Select Committee - Tuesday 27 January 2026 10.30 am

The Finance and Procurement Select Committee of Wiltshire Council was scheduled to discuss the council's proposed Annual Budget for 2026/27 and its Medium-Term Financial Strategy (MTFS) for 2026/27 to 2028/29. The meeting agenda also included a review of the committee's forward work programme and the financial aspects of the Safety Valve Programme.

January 27, 2026, 10:30 am
Cabinet Guest Part I

Cabinet - Tuesday 20 January 2026 10.00 am

The Cabinet of Wiltshire Council met on Tuesday 20 January 2026 to discuss a range of important issues, including plans for parking across the county, proposed changes to council tax premiums, and future waste service delivery arrangements. The meeting also included discussions on the provision of education at The Northwood Centre, the award of a contract for bus shelters, and a community asset transfer request from the Kennet & Avon Canal Trust.

January 20, 2026, 10:00 am

Decisions from Meetings

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Treasury Management Strategy Statement 2025/26

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

...to recommend that the Full Council adopt the Treasury Management Strategy Statement for 2025/26, including the Minimum Revenue Provision Policy, Prudential and Treasury Indicators, and Annual Investment Strategy, while delegating authority to the Corporate Director of Resources for borrowing variations, loan restructuring, and investment fund selection, and agreeing to policies regarding investment, creditworthiness, and loans.

For Determination

Wiltshire Council Budget 2025/2026 and MTFS Update 2025/26-2027/28

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

...to recommend a £527.420m net general fund budget for 2025/26 to the Council, including a £368.818m Council Tax requirement with a Band D charge of £1,886.99, a 4.5% increase in the Wiltshire Council element of the Council Tax (2.5% general increase and a 2% levy for Adult Social Care), revenue budget targets and savings plans for each service area, changes in fees and charges, a Capital Programme for 2025/26 to 2031/32, a Capital Strategy, a Schools Capital Programme for 2025/26 to 2030/31, ratification of the DSG budget, endorsement of the Medium Term Financial Strategy, and approval of spending against specific public health grants.

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

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

Financial Year 2024/25 - Quarter Three Capital Budget Monitoring

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

...to approve budget additions, grant income applications, and budget movements for capital projects, including the Hindon Stagger depot works and the Trowbridge Leisure Centre, while also noting various budget adjustments and the revised 2024/25 Capital Programme forecast.

Recommendations Approved

Summary

Meetings Attended: 83

Average per Month: 3.3

Decisions Recorded: 87