Sam Pearce-Kearney - Cllr for Wiltshire

Cllr Sam Pearce-Kearney

Liberal Democrats Portfolio Holder for Safeguarding and Young People

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Activity Timeline

Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.

97 meetings · Page 4 of 20

Staffing Policy Committee Committee Member

Staffing Policy Committee - Wednesday, 28 January 2026 - 2.00 pm

The Staffing Policy Committee of Wiltshire Council was scheduled to discuss several key human resources and organisational development priorities for 2026. These included updates on sickness absence, the council's pay policy, and new policies on hybrid working, kinship leave, and bereavement leave.

January 28, 2026, 2:00 pm
Standards Assessment Sub-Committee CANCELLED Committee Member

Standards Assessment Sub-Committee - Tuesday 20 January 2026 1.30 pm

January 20, 2026, 1:30 pm
Cabinet Committee Member

Cabinet - Tuesday 20 January 2026 10.00 am

The Wiltshire Council Cabinet met on Tuesday 20 January 2026, approving a new Parking Plan and revised parking tariffs, and endorsing the future direction of adoption services. The Cabinet also agreed to delegate authority for the procurement of a new travel management provider and noted the annual housing report.

January 20, 2026, 10:00 am
Royal Wootton Bassett and Cricklade Area Board Guest Part I

Extraordinary meeting, Royal Wootton Bassett and Cricklade Area Board - Tuesday 20 January 2026 6.30 pm

The Royal Wootton Bassett and Cricklade Area Board meeting on Tuesday 20 January 2026 was scheduled to focus on significant changes to waste service delivery arrangements, particularly the proposed closure of Household Recycling Centres (HRCs) at Purton and Lower Compton. The meeting also included a presentation and opportunity for public questions regarding these changes.

January 20, 2026, 6:30 pm
Eastern Area Planning Committee Committee Member

Eastern Area Planning Committee - Thursday 15 January 2026 3.00 pm

The Eastern Area Planning Committee of Wiltshire Council was scheduled to consider a planning application for a permanent rural worker's dwelling. The committee was also due to receive updates on planning appeals.

January 15, 2026, 3:00 pm

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