Cllr Sam Pearce-Kearney

The Cabinet approved the Parking Plan 2026-2030 on 20/01/2026. This plan ensures Wiltshire Council delivers a modern, inclusive, and financially sustainable parking service.

The Cabinet Member for Highways, Street Scene and Flooding approved the implementation of a 20mph speed limit in Figheldean village on 03/06/2025. This decision was made after considering representations and aims to improve road safety.

The Cabinet Member for Highways, Street Scene and Flooding approved waiting restrictions in various locations in Corsham on 20/08/2025. This decision included implementing restrictions at Cross Keys Road, Potley Lane, and Pickwick Road, amending proposals for Park Lane, and abandoning proposals for Freestone Way/Hatton Way.

The Head of Leisure Operations approved a £10,000 contract award to Swim England for their Love Swimming Campaign in council leisure centres on 22/04/2026. This campaign aims to promote swimming across Wiltshire's leisure centres.

The Cabinet Member for Highways, Street Scene & Flooding approved the implementation of proposed speed limit amendments on the A350 Chippenham bypass on an unspecified date. This decision follows consideration of public comments and aims to improve journey times, reduce congestion, and enhance safety.

The Cabinet Member for Highways, Street Scene & Flooding consented to an application to stop up part of the highway adjacent to 'Tower View', 8B High Street, Steeple Ashton on 01/06/2026. This section of highway was deemed unnecessary for public use.

Wiltshire Council is exploring the introduction of School Streets at five selected primary school locations. This initiative aims to improve safety, sustainability, and health by restricting motorised traffic during drop-off and pick-up times.

The Cabinet approved the grant of a 125-year Community Asset Transfer lease to Kennet & Avon Canal Trust on 20 January 2026. The Director of Assets was delegated authority to complete the lease and any minor amendments.

The Cabinet Member for Finance, Development Management and Strategic Planning approved the Treasury Management Strategy Statement for 2025/26 on 4 February 2025. This included adopting the Minimum Revenue Provision Policy, Prudential and Treasury Indicators, and the Annual Investment Strategy. The Corporate Director of Resources was delegated authority to vary borrowing within Treasury Indicators and to agree restructuring of long-term loans for savings or portfolio enhancement.

David Bullock, Director of Highways and Transport, approved the appointment of MJ Church (Plant) Ltd for the M4 Junction 17 Improvements on 13 May 2026. This decision followed a procurement exercise and was made under delegated authority from the Cabinet.

...to approve the recommendations outlined in a Part II report concerning nursing home provision in West Wiltshire.

...to exclude the press and public from the meeting to avoid disclosing exempt financial or business information, as it was deemed that withholding the information was in the greater public interest.

...to formally extend the contract with MiPermit for 24 months, authorizing Procurement and Legal Services to sign the contract on behalf of the Council.