The Programme Board is responsible for designing and shaping the transformation to One Council and meets every two weeks.

The Programme Board's role has evolved as the Joint Implementation Team (JIT) is taking a stronger lead in the management of 'Towards One Council'. Originally the Programme Board made decisions on a wide range of issues and was responsible for delivering the tranformation. It has now taken on more of a design and shaping role, and will give in-depth consideration to particular issues, such as:

• implementing the vision and values,
• organisational development, and
• service delivery models.

The Board will then develop and present its findings to the JIT.

This change will reduce the level of bureacracy related to programme decision making, with the reduction of three tiers to two, while retaining capacity to address critical programme requirements through the acquired knowledge and experience of senior officers from the five organisations.

Representatives from each district council and the County Council sit on the board.

They are:

Wiltshire County Council:

• George Batten (Programme Director)
• Tim Gregory (Programme Manager)
• Ian Cook (Programme Office Manager)
• Carlton Brand (Director of Resources)
• Sandra Schofield (Chief Financial Officer)
• Emma Vowles (Programme Admin Support)
• Cath Hasted (Transition Communication Officer)

Salisbury District Council:

• Robin Townsend (Board Member)

West Wiltshire District Council:

• Ian Gallin (Board Member)

North Wilts District Council:

• Laurie Bell (Board Member)

Kennet District Council:

• Mark Smith (Board Member)

Should you require any further information about the work of the Programme Board, please contact Emma Vowles on 01225 713017.

Upcoming Meetings

See the events calendar for more dates of forthcoming meetings.

• 22nd April 2008
• 13th May 2008
• 27th May 2008
• 10th June 2008
• 24th June 2008