Cllr Stewart Palmén
Email: stewart.palmen@wiltshire.gov.uk
Council: Wiltshire
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Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
65 meetings · Page 1 of 13
Strategic Planning Committee - Tuesday 10 February 2026 10.30 am
Extraordinary Meeting, Council - Wednesday 7 January 2026 10.30 am
Wiltshire Council's extraordinary meeting on 7 January 2026 saw a significant debate on the proposed disposal of St Stephen's Multi-Storey Car Park in Trowbridge, which was ultimately defeated by a tied vote. Councillors also discussed and approved an extension to the council tax premium on long-term empty homes, but rejected a proposal to introduce a premium on second homes.
Western Area Planning Committee - Wednesday 17 December 2025 3.00 pm
The Western Area Planning Committee are scheduled to meet to discuss planning appeals and updates, and to consider planning applications relating to a dog exercise field in Hilperton, and a change of use of land and proposed annexe in Crockerton.
Strategic Planning Committee - Tuesday 16 December 2025 10.30 am
The Strategic Planning Committee of Wiltshire Council is scheduled to meet on Tuesday 16 December 2025 to discuss planning appeals, updates, and a planning application for the redevelopment of land south of Westwells Road, Neston. The meeting will be held at County Hall in Trowbridge.
Children's Select Committee - Thursday 13 November 2025 2.00 pm
The Children's Select Committee were scheduled to discuss a range of reports and updates, including the Safety Valve Programme, school attendance, updates from the Department for Education (DfE), education performance outcomes, safeguarding, adoption, and the committee's forward work programme. The meeting was also scheduled to include verbal updates from the Cabinet Member and Directors.
Decisions from Meetings
44 decisions · Page 2 of 9
Air Quality Supplementary Planning Document (SPD)
From: Cabinet - Tuesday 7 October 2025 10.00 am - October 07, 2025
...that Full Council should adopt the Air Quality Supplementary Planning Document (SPD) to improve air quality by setting requirements for developers to protect and improve air quality through the development control process, helping the council achieve its Air Quality Action Plan objectives.
For Determination
Revenue Budget 2025-26 - Blue Badges
From: Cabinet - Tuesday 7 October 2025 10.00 am - October 07, 2025
...to recommend that Full Council adopt a policy removing parking charges for Blue Badge holders in the council's 'off-street' car parks.
For Determination
Asset Management Paper -Trowbridge St Stephens Multi-Storey Car Park
From: Cabinet - Tuesday 7 October 2025 10.00 am - October 07, 2025
For Determination
The North Wessex Downs National Landscape Management Plan - Draft for Adoption
From: Cabinet - Tuesday 7 October 2025 10.00 am - October 07, 2025
...to adopt the North Wessex Downs National Landscape Management Plan 2025–2030, fulfilling the Council's duty under the Countryside and Rights of Way Act 2000 to manage the area.
For Determination
Asset Management Paper -Trowbridge St Stephens Multi-Storey Car Park
From: Cabinet - Tuesday 7 October 2025 10.00 am - October 07, 2025
...to mitigate financial risk and asset liability, enable potential redevelopment, and facilitate the freehold transfer of the Trowbridge St Stephens Multi-Storey Car Park to the adjoining owner of Castle Place Shopping Centre, subject to Full Council approval of funding allocation.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 65
Average per Month: 2.6
Decisions Recorded: 44