Cllr Sven Hocking
Email: sven.hocking@wiltshire.gov.uk
Council: Wiltshire
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Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
45 meetings · Page 3 of 9
Southern Area Planning Committee - Thursday 14 August 2025 3.00 pm
The Southern Area Planning Committee met to discuss planning appeals, updates, and two planning applications. The committee approved the construction of a new dwelling at Styles Close in Porton, despite local objections. They also refused a variation to a previously approved application for a highway depot near East Knoyle, citing concerns about its impact on the Cranborne Chase National Landscape[^2].
Council - Tuesday 22 July 2025 10.30 am
Wiltshire Council met on 22 July 2025, and among the topics discussed were youth services, treasury management, a bat mitigation strategy, and a motion to repudiate the council's climate emergency declaration. Councillors also debated and voted on motions regarding weight limits on roads and the Ask Angela scheme.
Southern Area Planning Committee - Thursday 10 July 2025 3.00 pm
The Southern Area Planning Committee were scheduled to meet to discuss planning appeals and updates, and to consider planning applications. The committee was also expected to receive public questions and statements.
Salisbury Area Board - Thursday 3 July 2025 6.00 pm
The Salisbury Area Board met to discuss a range of community issues, including local highway improvements, grant funding allocations, and updates from partner organisations. Councillors approved funding for several local initiatives and discussed ongoing projects aimed at improving the quality of life for residents in the Salisbury area.
Wiltshire Police and Crime Panel - Thursday 26 June 2025 10.30 am
The Wiltshire Police and Crime Panel met to discuss a range of issues, including the appointment of a new Chief Financial Officer, an update from Police and Crime Commissioner Philip Wilkinson, OBE, MPhil, and a report on the Police and Crime Plan. The panel was also scheduled to receive a presentation on road safety.
Decisions from Meetings
7 decisions · Page 1 of 2
Swindon and Wiltshire Economic Strategy
From: Cabinet - Tuesday 21 January 2025 10.00 am - January 21, 2025
...to approve the Swindon and Wiltshire Economic Strategy 2025-2036 and delegate final sign-off for publication to the Corporate Director, Place, in consultation with the Leader of the Council.
For Determination
Insurance Services Tender
From: Cabinet - Tuesday 21 January 2025 10.00 am - January 21, 2025
...to re-tender the Insurance Services contract and delegate the award of the contracts to the Corporate Director, Resources, in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Finance, Development Management, and Strategic Planning.
For Determination
Climate Delivery Plans 2025 - 2027
From: Cabinet - Tuesday 21 January 2025 10.00 am - January 21, 2025
...to note the review of the 2022-2024 Climate Strategy Delivery Plan and Carbon Neutral Council Plan, and to endorse the draft 2025 Climate Delivery Plan for final approval by the Corporate Director, Place, in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Waste and Environment.
For Determination
Safety Valve plan update & School's Block Transfer
From: Cabinet - Tuesday 21 January 2025 10.00 am - January 21, 2025
...to endorse a revised High Needs Block sustainability plan submitted to the Department for Education, seek their agreement for the plan, and request a school's block transfer adjustment of approximately 0.24% to support the plan's implementation without impacting school budgets.
For Determination
City Hall, Salisbury
From: Cabinet - Tuesday 21 January 2025 10.00 am - January 21, 2025
...to note the confidential information in the City Hall – Salisbury report's appendix, which covered offer assessments and financial details, to support a well-informed decision.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 45
Average per Month: 2.0
Decisions Recorded: 7