Agenda item

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

      i.        Wiltshire Police

    ii.        Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service

   iii.        NHS Wiltshire

   iv.        Trowbridge Community Area Future (TCAF)

    v.        Town and Parish Councils

   vi.        Community Area Young Peoples’ Issues Group (CAYPIG).

Updates from partners were received as follows:

      i.        Wiltshire Police

The written update was received and noted. Inspector Cullop reported that Vision Wiltshire had been set-up to deliver a new policing model to meet projected funding cuts over the next four years. This work was ongoing and changes to frontline policing delivery would be reported over the next couple of months.

The final report of the Wiltshire Police Authority’s Annual Survey was currently being prepared and would be brought to the next meeting of the Area Board.

It was noted that the PCSO covering Seymour had now commenced maternity leave and there would be no replacement. Inspector Cullop was aware of the need for visibility in the Seymour area and would make efforts to achieve this. It was also noted that there was a youth worker who now covered Seymour on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays throughout the summer.

    ii.        Wiltshire Fire & Rescue Service

The written update was received and noted. Mike Franklin reported that there had been a decrease in deliberate fires, however there was concern at the increasing number of accidental fire alarms due to faulty equipment. Anybody concerned about the recent news of faulty Beko fridge-freezers should consult the Beko website. It was also stressed that care should be taken if using Chinese lanterns, as once lit they could not be controlled and could be a fire hazard.

   iii.        NHS Wiltshire

The written report for July was tabled at the meeting and noted. There was no further update.

   iv.        Trowbridge Community Area Future (TCAF)

A written update from TCAF was tabled at the meeting and noted. Doug Ross, TCAF Coordinator, reported that the summarised Community Area Plan 2011-16 was in the final draft stage of development and would be produced in a reader-friendly booklet form. The final version would be officially launched at the Partnership meeting on 12 September, 7pm at Clarendon College.

The ‘Not the Trowbridge Fringe Festival’ would be taking place from 10 to 17 September 2011 and a leaflet was available providing details of all the performances and activities on offer.

It was announced that Doug Ross would be leaving the position of TCAF Coordinator and recruitment was currently taking place for a replacement.

    v.        Town and Parish Councils

A written update from Trowbridge Town Council was received and noted. There were no further updates from parish and town councils.

   vi.        Community Area Young People’s Issues Group (CAYPIG)

The CAYPIG provided an update on recent activities and projects, including plans for a Studley Green tidy-up day, ongoing issues regarding the skate park and the skate park lighting which was still awaited.

The Area Board had previously awarded the sum of £7,759 to the Trowbridge CAYPIG and Youth Parliament for the development and promotion of a media campaign against anti-social behaviour. An element of the funds had not been spent as the part of the project being led by the CAYPIG had not been able to go ahead; therefore the CAYPIG requested that these funds could be used on local youth transport schemes over the summer period.

Decision

The Area Board delegated authority to the Community Area Manager, in consultation with the Chairman and Vice-Chairman of the Area Board, to approve the change of use of the previously awarded youth funding, upon receipt of a satisfactory proposal and budget.