Cllr Ross Henning

Chippenham and Villages Area Board - Monday 9 February 2026 6.30 pm

Wiltshire Police and Crime Panel - Wednesday 4 February 2026 10.30 am

Audit and Governance Committee - Thursday 22 January 2026 10.30 am

The Audit and Governance Committee of Wiltshire Council met on Thursday 22 January 2026 to review the council's financial statements and governance arrangements. The meeting agenda included updates on the Annual Governance Statement, responses to external auditor questions, and the progress of audits. A significant portion of the meeting was dedicated to discussing the council's Statement of Accounts for 2024/25, including the external audit reports and management's action plans to address identified issues.

Schools Forum - Thursday 22 January 2026 1.30 pm

The Wiltshire Council Schools Forum was scheduled to discuss the Dedicated Schools Grant (DSG) for the 2026-27 financial year, focusing on budget setting across various blocks. Key discussions were expected to revolve around the High Needs Block, SEND transformation, and the allocation of funding for schools, central services, and early years provision.

Wiltshire Police and Crime Panel - Thursday 15 January 2026 10.30 am

The Wiltshire Police and Crime Panel met on 15 January 2026 to discuss the Police and Crime Commissioner's (PCC) draft budget for 2025-26 and the associated precept consultation. The panel also reviewed the forward work plan and discussed communications strategies. A key decision made was to note the report and the planned consultation process with Wiltshire and Swindon residents regarding the proposed precept increase.