Police
– Inspector Martyn Sweett
Highlighted some of the points detailed in the
report attached to the agenda , some of these were:
- There had been a large percentage
increase in the number of dwelling burglaries reported. People were
urged to do all they could to prevent their homes being targeted,
as prevention was better than cure.
- Report any suspicious activity to
police
- Always close and lock all windows
and doors when out of the house
- Three warrants had been executed
simutaniously the previous Friday in
Tidworth, working hand in hand with the MOD Police to recover vast
amounts of stolen property.
- A new PCSO would soon be recruited
for the Academy.
- Current Priorities were:
- Tidworth – Traffic
related
- Ludgershall – Mini moto nuisance
- Netheravon – Anti Social Behaviour at the
Millennium Park
Inspector Sweett also gave congratulations to
the Enford Community Speed Watch team
for their efforts.
Garrison –
Colonel Paddy Tabor
Gave an update on recent and forthcoming
events, which included:
- A cycle ride around
the Plain had raised a lot of money for SSAFA– FH (Soldiers,
Sailors, Airmen and Families Association - Forces
help).
- On 13th
June 2011 there had been a social event to say goodbye to Alex
Bostock, who had provided an enormous
amount of work over the past 20 years at the primary school for
children of army families, Colonel Paddy gave a public thanks for
all of his efforts.
- The Rundle Cup annual
polo match between the Royal Navy and Army had recently taken place
in the grounds of Tedworth House, with
guest appearances from Katy Price, who played in a guest match and
Prince Harry,playing for the victorious Army team.
- The Blue Light Day
had been badly affected by bad weather, however all of the
emergency services who did take part had done an amazing job. It
was hoped that next year there would be a Garrison open day
too.
- Poppies nurserywas
due to open a new venue in Perham Down in the old Londis Shop.
- In September command
of 43 (Wessex) Brigade would pass from Brigadier Steve Hodder to Brigadier Piers Hankinson.
- The majority of the garrison would be away in July and August on
block leave,and there would be two major deployments over the next
2 years: 12 Mechanised Brigade from Bulford from April to October 2012 and
1st Mechanized brigade from Tidworth between April and
October 2013.
- It was expected that
all of those deployed to Afghanistan would be out by
2014.
- Central Government
had announced that there would befurther reductions in the strength
of the Army to those already announced so that overall Army numbers
would be about 82,000 by 2020.
- The next TCAP meeting
would be on 19th September 2011.
TCAP – Tony
Pickernell
Gave an update for the Community Area
Partnership:
- Thanks to all
involved with the Blue Light Day, including the
MOD Police , Royal Military Police and the Civilian
police also The British Forces Broadcasting Service
who had provided free ice cream on the day Thanks also goes to The
Wiltshire Fire Service. This year The Army Primary Health Care
Service also provided displays
- TCAP are moving
forward with the Community Area survey. Survey forms
were made available at the over 60s Band Concert and Blue
Light Day.
- TCAP had now
purchased a gazebo to take to various events to promote the
Community Area Survey.
- Alex Bostock would remain as Chairman of The
Education – Life Long Learning group.
- There would be a
schools Music workshop in September.
- The Proms concert
would be on 19th October 2011.
- The Schools Christmas
Concert would be on 7th December 2011.
Chamber of Commerce
– David Wildman
Were continuing with their fight against the
Hills Waste Development.
Youth – Wendy
Higginson and young people
Recent and forthcoming activities and events
included:
- On 28th May a creative
juice workshop was held at the Wellington Academy, activities
included:
- Break dancing
- T-shirt painting
- Photography
- Music making
- Performances from local young
people
- Summer projects would start on
24th July and run until 22nd September 2011,
these would include:
- Come dine with me
- Dodgeball
- Rugby
- Slack lining
- Wakeboarding
- Go carting
- Mini moto
- Wall climbing
- Archery
- High ropes
- 3G swing
- Mountain boarding
- Rounders
& BBQ
- Ice skating & bowling
- Street based youth work
Wellington
Academy
- There had been two performances of
Oliver, where they had been sold out and received standing
ovations.
- Over the summer break there would be
a free drop in service, from 10am – 2pm where people could
use the IT equipment. Young people entitled to free school meals
could attend these sessions free of charge.
- The official opening of the Academy
would be on 18th October 2011.
- Places were still available for year
7.
- The Academy had been represented at
10 Downing Street the previous week in am aim to raise the schools
profile.
Core Strategy - Stan
Bagwell
He read a statement out regarding the core
strategy document not including the A345. This statement is
attached to the back of the minutes.
Alistair Cunningham added that the
consultation was open and that the council wanted people to take
part and register their concerns.
Tidworth Town Council
- Resurfacing work had taken place at
Station Road
- Litter picking had been commissioned
on Saturdays and Sundays
- There had been a purge on anti
social parking
- Ram Bridge was being built from Euro
money which would be finished by early 2012.
Casteldown Radio
They had moved to a new site at the Academy,
with the first broadcast from there going out last Thursday.