Agenda and minutes

A presentation, together with the showing of a DVD, will be given.

Maggie Rae, Corporate Director, provided an introduction to the Better Care Plan in Wiltshire. The presentation provided an understanding of how Wiltshire Council had approached the issues raised and encouraged opportunities for local action. A DVD was presented which discussed the work being done to provide the health and social care that residents require now and in the future. The need to focus health services around where residents live rather than at the three hospitals on the edge of Wiltshire was raised. It was heard that everyone would be treated as a person and not just as a set of conditions The new ‘onion’ model was based around people in their communities and away from hospitals. It was stated that primary care was the best building block for a new service. The service would be ‘bottom up’ in design and based around communities that already exist. It was stated that General Practitioners would be at the centre of this design.

An opportunity for questions was provided. A question was asked as to what the differing criteria was for a social patient and a medical patient. The funding of both social patients and medical patients was also discussed and it was heard that social care was means tested. The Corporate Director explained that it was necessary to work together and put the person at the centre of their treatment. It was heard that people did not mind how you labelled their care as long as they received the service they require. 

Apologies for absence were received from Cllr Russell Hawker and Julia Cramp.

To confirm the minutes of the meeting held on 7 August 2014.

The minutes of the previous meeting, 07 August 2014, were presented to the Board for approval.

Decision

The minutes of the previous meeting were agreed by the Board as a correct record and signed by the Chairman.

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

The Chairman declared a non-pecuniary interest in the Rugby Club funding item as one of the founding members of the Club.

To note the following items for information – written briefing notes are available in the full agenda pack or online.  If you would like the Area Board to consider or discuss any of these items in more detail, please speak with the Community Area Manager or the Democratic Services Officer.

(a)          Westbury and the campus development plans

(b)          A350 works – road closure and bus service changes

(c)          Fire Service consultation

(d)          Positive leisure activities for young people - update

a)    Campus - There had been two consultations on the campus and a member of the public had the opportunity to ask a question on public input.

b)    A350 Works – A350 Works – The Chairman announced the road closure and bus service changes as stated on item 6 of the agenda. 

c)    Fire Service Consultation – Literature was circulated and attendees were urged to participate in the consultation.

d)    Positive Leisure Activities for Young People – Phoebe Brazier was welcomed as one of two new Community Youth Officers who would be working in a job share.

Funding towards positive leisure activities for young people was discussed and questions were asked in regards to where this funding would be allocated. The creation of the Westbury Local Youth Network (LYN) was discussed and the process involved in setting up this group. It was heard that the LYN had not yet met but would provide a report to the next Area Board.

A need to get more young people to attend the Area Board was raised. It was stressed that the invitation to attend the Board was open to the entire Westbury Community Area.

The Community Area Manager stressed the need to work with schools and that the Board would be in a stronger position now that the LYN was being appointed.

To receive the attached partner and community updates and to receive any further information partners wish to share:-

·      Wiltshire Police

·      Wiltshire Fire & Rescue

·      BA13 Community Area Partnership

·      Town & Parish Councils

Wiltshire Police – Inspector Webb provided statistical information and explained the Police were targeting burglaries and rural crime and it was necessary to show their presence. The Board heard of a multi-agency operation near Warminster that stopped 28 vehicles, many of which were towing trailers that were not in lawful condition and prohibition orders were served. A drunk driver was also caught at 11:00. A public request was made for statistics on domestic abuse. It was explained that domestic abuse was a difficult statistic to record as it tends to happen before domestic violence occurs and can therefore ‘hide’ itself.

BA13 CAP – The Safe Places scheme was discussed and Insp. Webb emphasised that this was superb work.

Town and Parish Councils:

·         Westbury Town Council – It was heard that the Christmas Light Switch On Event 2014 would take place on Saturday 22^nd November 2014.

To consider the minutes of the Westbury Community Area Transport Group held on 19 September 2014 and to consider the recommendations set out in minute no. 8.1.

It was heard that the report and minutes of the last meeting were in the agenda pack. Three recommendations were made in the report:

2.1 It was recommended to the Area Board to allocate £400 to fund speed warning signs at Hisomley

Decision: To approve the allocation of £400 funding for speed warning signs at Hisomley.

2.2 It was recommended to the Area Board to allocate £3,500 for a bus shelter on the A350 near Aldi.

Decision: To approve the allocation of £3,500 funding for a bus shelter on the A350 near Aldi.

2.3 It was recommended to the Area Board to allocate £1000 for the replacement of the handrail near Edington Parish Hall.

Decision: To approve the allocation of £1000 funding for the replacement of the handrail near Edington Parish Hall.

Councillors were asked to consider funding applications to the community area grants fund scheme and Councillor led project bids:

Community Area Grant Funding.

1.1  Westbury Rugby Club sought £1,000 to fund new signs

Decision: To approve the funding of £1,000 to Westbury Rugby Club to fund new signs.

1.2  Westbury Children’s Centre sought £990 for a new storage shed.

Decision: To approve the funding of £990 to Westbury Children’s Centre for a new storage shed.

Councillor Led Project – Led by Cllr Gordon King – Domestic abuse awareness campaign. Cllr King introduced this project and stressed its importance.

Decision: To approve the funding of £300 for the Domestic Abuse Awareness Campaign.

The next meeting of the Westbury Area Board will take place on:

Thursday 13 December 2014 at The Laverton, Bratton Road, Westbury, BA13 3EN.

Future Meeting Dates

Thursday 15 February 2015 at The Laverton, Bratton Road, Westbury, BA13 3EN.

The next meeting of the Westbury Area Board will be held on 11 December 2014.