Cllr Sam Pearce-Kearney
Email: sam.pearce-kearney@wiltshire.gov.uk
Council: Wiltshire
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Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
97 meetings · Page 3 of 20
Council - Tuesday, 24 February 2026 - 10.30 am
The Council meeting scheduled for Tuesday 24 February 2026 was set to address the Wiltshire Council Budget for 2026/27 and the Medium Term Financial Strategy for 2026/27-2028/29. This significant agenda item included consideration of various updates, amendments, and an alternative budget proposal. The meeting also included a section for public participation, where residents could raise questions and make statements on a range of council matters.
Northern Area Planning Committee - Wednesday, 11 February 2026 - 2.00 pm
The Northern Area Planning Committee of Wiltshire Council met on Wednesday 11 February 2026 to determine planning applications. The committee granted planning permission for a retrospective change of use of an agricultural building to commercial use at Unit 1, Rear of 1 West View, Stockley Road, Stockley, Calne, subject to conditions.
Workshop, Electoral Review Committee - Tuesday 10 February 2026 2.30 pm
Extraordinary Meeting, Calne Area Board - Thursday 5 February 2026 6.30 pm
The Calne Area Board met on Thursday 5 February 2026 to discuss changes to waste service delivery arrangements. A key decision was made regarding the Lower Compton Household Recycling Centre (HRC), with an improved offer from Hills Waste Solutions meaning it will not close as initially planned. The meeting also confirmed the move to three-weekly residual waste collections and discussed the trial of a booking system for HRCs.
Calne Area Board - Tuesday 3 February 2026 6.30 pm
The Calne Area Board meeting on 3 February 2026 addressed a range of community issues, including road safety, future Area Board models, and the allocation of grant funding. Key decisions included the approval of funding for several community projects and the addition of new schemes to the Local Highway and Footway Improvement Group's priority list.
Decisions from Meetings
13 decisions · Page 1 of 3
Fees and Charges Framework
From: Cabinet - Tuesday 9 December 2025 10.00 am - December 09, 2025
...the Cabinet approved the proposed principles and methodology for setting fees and charges, as well as the contents of the Fees and Charges Framework, and noted the proposed increase to fees and charges for 2026/27.
Recommendations Approved
Future Waste Service Delivery Arrangements
From: Cabinet - Tuesday 9 December 2025 10.00 am - December 09, 2025
...to approve future waste service delivery arrangements, including contract extensions, public-to-public Local Authority Trading Company partnerships, and service delivery and cost mitigation proposals, while noting updated budget requirements and capital borrowing needs.
Recommendations Approved
Enhanced Biodiversity Duty Report
From: Cabinet - Tuesday 9 December 2025 10.00 am - December 09, 2025
... the Cabinet of Wiltshire approved the Enhanced Biodiversity Duty Report, noted the actions taken to date, and endorsed the 5-year plan for biodiversity improvements, fulfilling the legal requirement for public authorities to report on their efforts to conserve and enhance biodiversity.
Recommendations Approved
Council Tax Long-Term Empty Homes Premium
From: Cabinet - Tuesday 9 December 2025 10.00 am - December 09, 2025
...to recommend to Full Council to approve increasing the Long-Term Empty Homes Premium to the maximum permissible levels from April 1, 2026, charging 100% for homes empty 1-5 years, 200% for 5-10 years, and 300% for 10+ years, with only compulsory exceptions.
Recommendations Approved
Performance Monitoring 2025/26 Q2
From: Cabinet - Tuesday 9 December 2025 10.00 am - December 09, 2025
...to note and agree the performance against selected measures mapped to the Council’s strategic priorities, providing a quarterly update on progress against the nine Priorities laid out in Our Wiltshire Plan 2025-35.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 97
Average per Month: 3.5
Decisions Recorded: 13