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Agenda and minutes

Venue: Ridgeway space - County Hall, Trowbridge BA14 8JN. View directions

Contact: David Parkes  (Democratic Services Officer)

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7:00pm

1.

Chairman's Welcome and Introductions

Minutes:

The Chairman, Councillor Graham Payne, welcomed everyone to the meeting of the Trowbridge Area Board.

 

Prior to the meeting, the Board had received presentations from successful grant applicants from the year 2012/13, as follows:

 

Friends of Southwick Country Park

Trowbridge Town Council

Wiltshire People First

Trowbridge Rugby Football Club

Trowbridge in Bloom

Trowbridge Learning Centre

Friends of Biss Meadow Country Park

Sounding it Out Community Choir

Trowbridge Civic Society

Trowbridge Chamber of Commerce

World Evangelism Bible Church

 

 

2.

Apologies

To receive any apologies for the meeting.

Minutes:

An apology was received from Mike Franklin from the Wiltshire Fire Service.  

3.

Minutes

To approve the minutes of the meeting held on Thursday 14 November 2013.

Supporting documents:

Minutes:

Decision

The minutes of the meeting held on Thursday 14 November were presented for consideration, and it was,

Resolved:

To APPROVE as a true and correct record and sign the minutes with one amendment; page 4, paragraph 6, should read “...voiced their support for the development of the park”.  

4.

Declarations of Interest

To receive any declarations of disclosable interests or dispensations granted by the Standards Committee.

 

Minutes:

Councillors Graham Payne, Jeff Osborn, John Knight, Peter Fuller, Tom James and Helen Osborn all declared general, non-pecuniary interests in Trowbridge Town Council issues due to being members of the Town Council.

 

Councillor Graham Payne declared an interest in item 8, A, i and was therefore substituted by Councillor Stephen Oldrieve as Chairman due to Councillor Payne’s current role as Trowbridge Sea Cadets Unit Treasurer.

5.

Chairman's Announcements

To include the following:

 

      i.        Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL)      

    ii.        CCG Integrated Performance Management Report

Supporting documents:

Minutes:

Through the Chair, there were the following announcements (p.15 of the agenda):

i)              Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL).

ii)             CCG Integrated Performance Management Report.

iii)            Broadmead Pond Restoration – phase 1 of maintenance work shall start on 20th January 2014 for one week.

 

7.05pm

6.

Partner Updates

To note the written reports and receive any updates from the following:

 

      i.        Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC)

    ii.        Wiltshire Police

   iii.        Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service

   iv.        Trowbridge Community Area Future (TCAF)

    v.        Town and Parish Councils

   vi.        Youth Advisory Group (YAG).

 

Supporting documents:

Minutes:

Updates from partners were received as follows:

 

      i.        Wiltshire Police

The written update was noted. Inspector Lisette Harvey noted the domestic burglaries figure within the report which had now fallen. Inspector Harvey also thanked local people for their awareness and for reporting their concerns to Wiltshire Police. Social networking was also discussed as it can be a useful tool to provide preventative and informative messages to the public.

 

    ii.        Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service

The written update was noted. Public consultation is to be opened in March.

 

   iii.        NHS Wiltshire

No update received.

 

   iv.        Trowbridge Community Area Future (TCAF)

The written update was noted.

 

    v.        Town and Parish Councils

The written update discussing budget setting was noted from Trowbridge Town Council.

 

   vi.        Youth Advisory Group (YAG)

The YAG provided a verbal update and stated that three new members were to join. They will be looking to further engage with younger people in the future.

 

7.10pm

7.

Outside Body Updates

Wiltshire Councillors appointed as representatives to Outside Bodies will report on any recent news, to include:

 

      i.        Transforming Trowbridge

    ii.        Collaborative Schools

   iii.        Trowbridge Shadow Community Operations Board.

Minutes:

i)              Transforming Trowbridge – A meeting will be held in the following week and a report will be provided in March.

ii)             Collaborative Schools – The next scheduled meeting has been postponed until March.

iii)            Trowbridge Shadow Community Operations Board – The next meeting will be Tuesday 21st January and a printed report was circulated.

 

7.15pm

8.

Funding

a.    Community Area Grants

 

To consider the following applications:

 

i) Trowbridge Sea Cadets Unit – to repair the unit roof - £1,000 requested

ii)  Trowbridge Sports Forum – to purchase a mini bus - £5,000 requested

iii)   West Wilts Model Railway Circle – to insulate roof in new clubroom and exhibition area - £345.70 requested

iv)   Wiltshire Mind  - to purchase a new laptop for the Trowbridge Peer Support Social Group - £494 requested

v)   Big Community Grow – to purchase a marquee for the Trowbridge Apple Festival –   £1,000 requested

vi)    Mead Community School PTA  – to purchase a new shed for the school gardening club - £500 requested

 

b.    Councillor Led Area Board Projects

 

To consider the following applications:

 

                      i.        Councillor Graham Payne - £5,000 requested to improve Trowbridge Park Bandstand

 

c.    WW1 Centenary

 

To consider a report from Rachel Efemey, Trowbridge Community Area Manager, Wiltshire Council, to allocate £10,000 from the Area Board budget for local events that will commemorate the WW1 Centenary

 

 

Total Amount £23,339.70 requested

Supporting documents:

Minutes:

The Area Board considered the following applications to the Community Area Grant Scheme 2013/14:

 

       i.        Trowbridge Sea Cadets Unit

The sum of £1,000 was requested to repair the unit roof.

 

Decision

The Area Board awarded the sum of £1000 to Trowbridge Sea Cadets Unit.

Reason: The application met the Community Area Grant Criteria 2013/14.

 

      ii.        Trowbridge Sports Forum

The sum of £5,000 was requested to purchase a mini bus.

 

Decision

The Area Board awarded the sum of £5,000 to Trowbridge Sports Forum.

Reason: The application met the Community Area Grant Criteria 2013/14.

 

    iii.         West Wilts Model Railway Circle

The sum of £345.70 was requested to insulate the roof of the new clubroom and exhibition area.

 

Decision

The Area Board awarded the sum of £345.70 to West Wilts Model Railway Circle.

Reason: The application met the Community Area Grant Criteria 2013/14.

 

    iv.        Wiltshire Mind

The sum of £494 was requested for the purchase of a new laptop for the Trowbridge Peer Support Social Group.

 

Decision

The Area Board awarded the sum of £494 to Wiltshire Mind.

Reason: The application met the Community Area Grant Criteria

2013/14.

 

      v.        Big Community Grow

The sum of £1,000 was requested for the purchase of a new marquee for the Big Community Grow.

 

Decision

The Area Board awarded the sum of £1,000 to Big Community Grow.

 

    vi.        Mead Community School PTA

The sum of £500 was requested for the purchase of a replacement gardening club shed for the Mead Community School PTA.

 

Decision

The Area Board awarded the sum of £500 to the Mead Community School PTA.

 

b. Councillor Led Area Board Projects

           i. Councillor Graham Payne – £5,000 requested to improve Trowbridge Park Bandstand.

 

Decision

The Area Board awarded the sum of £5,000 to improve the Trowbridge Park bandstand.

 

c. WW1 Centenary

           i. A report by Rachel Efemey, Wiltshire Council, was considered to allocate £10,000 from the AB budget to local events that will commemorate the WW1 Centenary.

 

Decision

The Area Board awarded the sum of £10,000 to from the area board to local events that will commemorate the WW1 Centenary.

 

 

 

 

 

7.45pm

9.

Legacy for Wiltshire

Barbara Gray (Senior Events & Campaign Officer) To update on the events and activities following the success of 2012 and how the county is delivering a legacy as a result of this extraordinary year.  Throughout 2014 there will be a series of major events which will impact on communities across the county. These include plans for commemorations of WW1, The Big Pledge, Cycle Wiltshire and Wiltshire EXPO. The impact of these events will form the basis of the presentation and discussion at the meeting.

 

Minutes:

Barbara Gray (Senior Events & Campaign Officer) provided an update on the events and activities following the success of the 2012 and how the county is delivering a legacy as a result of this extraordinary year. Throughout 2014, there will be a series of major events which will impact on communities across the county. These include plans for commemorations of WW1, The Big Pledge, Cycle Wiltshire and Wiltshire Expo.

            A handout was provided to members and networking events were discussed. There are more events planned to boost the local economy and support local businesses. There is to be a dinner on March 13th which will create funding for local sporting talents to sponsor their training. The Olympic School Games is to be supported, as well as a large cycling event in May. The creation of a foundation to fundraise for young sports people was raised. Mrs Gray stated that it will be the local champions and their creativity that will build the legacy here in Wiltshire.

 

8.05pm

10.

2014/15 Council Budget Update

Michael Hudson, Associate Director, Finance (s.151 Officer) Wiltshire Council, will give an update on Wiltshire Council’s 2014/15 budget and priorities for the Council

Minutes:

The written updated was provided as Michael Hudson was unable to attend.

 

8.15pm

11.

2014/15 Police and Crime Commissioner Precept

Angus Macpherson, Police and Crime Commissioner for Wiltshire and Swindon, will consult on the 2014/15 precept.

Minutes:

Angus Macpherson, Police and Crime Commissioner for Wiltshire and Swindon, consulted on the 2014/15 precept. Grants have been reduced by 23% and the funding gap will be £25M (including inflation) by 2016/17. Wiltshire and Swindon Police Force are one of the most efficient and low cost forces per capita in the country. The precept at present is very low, as well as being one of the lowest spending authorities in the country in relation to neighbourhood spending. There has been a 13% reduction in officers and 19% reduction in support staff since 2010. There has been a suggestion of a £3.15 increase to the precept per annum for a band D property rather than a referendum which would ultimately prove too costly.

            The Force is one of the first in the country to start recruiting and there is a need to recruit more PCSOs as some have now become regular police officers. There is a need for investment into IT as it is currently not sufficient. Communications in Devizes will be upgraded as this will provide a better service to the public. Finally, a printed form for feedback was provided to improve the consultation process.

8.25pm

12.

Ashton Street Day Care Centre Update

Rhonda Ward,Head of Service Operations, Wiltshire Council, will update on the plans for the Ashton Street Day centre and the services it provides

 

Supporting documents:

Minutes:

Rhonda Ward, (Head of Service Operation), Wiltshire Council, provided an update on the plans for the Ashton Street Day centre and the service it provides. An autumn 2014 move to County Hall is targeted.

 

8.35pm

13.

Towpath Boat Moorings and Boaters in the Trowbridge Community Area

Ken Oliver, Countryside Officer, Environmental Services, Wiltshire Council, will present a report on towpath moorings in the Trowbridge community area. There will be a discussion about how this may impact on the community area.

Supporting documents:

Minutes:

Ken Oliver, (Countryside Officer - Environmental Services), Wiltshire Council, presented a report on towpath moorings in the Trowbridge community area. There is an estimated 400/500 people living on boats in Wiltshire and the collection of council tax from this community is very difficult.

8.50pm

14.

Street Trading Licensing Policy Amendments

Paul Harris, (Principle Highways Enforcement Officer), will provide information and answer questions on the Street Trading Licensing Policy.

Minutes:

Paul Harris (Principle Highways Enforcement Officer), provided an update on the Street Trading Licensing Policy Amendments. Government consultation is taking place which will change national law and therefore do away with peddler’s licenses.

 

8.55pm

15.

Peter Black Site Update

To receive a written report from Tim Martienssen, Head of Service, Service Delivery, Economy and Regeneration, Wiltshire Council.

Supporting documents:

Minutes:

A written report from Tim Martienssen (Head of Service, Service Delivery, Economy and Regeneration), Wiltshire Council, was provided within the agenda.

 

9.00pm

16.

Any Urgent Business and Forward Plan

The Chairman will take any items of urgent business.

 

The meeting is asked to note the future meeting dates below and the Forward Plan.

Supporting documents:

Minutes:

There was no urgent business.

 

The forward plan and future meeting dates were considered. The Special Older People’s Area Board will be held on 27th March at 10:00 at the Civic Centre, Trowbridge.

 

The next Trowbridge Area Board will be held on 13th March at 7:00PM at the Civic Centre, Trowbridge.

 

9.05pm

17.

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