Agenda item

To receive any updates from partner organisations:

a.            Wiltshire Police;

b.            Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service;

c.            NHS Wiltshire;

d.            Pewsey Community Area Partnership (PCAP) - to include request for Area Board funding based on attached budget and work plan;

e.            Parish Councils;

f.             Pewsey Community Area Young People Issues Group (CAYPIG);

g.            Extended Services; and

h.            Pewsey Campus - Shadow Community Operations Board

(a)       Wiltshire Police

Inspector Ron Peach referred the meeting to the written update in the agenda.  Key points raised included:

·         The vacant positions within the neighbourhood policing team had now been filled.

·         Violent crime and burglary had reduced.

·         Non-dwelling burglaries and theft of motor vehicles were still a concern across the county and further afield.  The community were reminded to be vigilant, ensure plant machinery/equipment was as secure as possible and to remove valuables from unattended cars.

·         Theft of catalytic converters from cars for scrap metal was becoming an issue.  Additional resources were being sought to tackle the problem.

·         Neighbourhood policing teams were targeting anti-social evening behaviour in the Pewsey area.

(b)       Wiltshire Fire and Rescue

            Scott Taylor, of Wiltshire Fire and Rescue, referred the meeting to the revised update and the briefing paper in relation to the consultation being undertaken on the Integrated Risk Management Plan as circulated within Supplement (1).

A presentation was also provided with further background information on the consultation.

The Proposals made were:

·         To alter the way firefighters on the Retained Duty System (on-call staff) were employed;

·         To alter the way stations were crewed, relocating staff throughout the county to create communities of stations;

·         To alter shift times of operational staff;

·         To alter duty systems to provide enhanced cover; and

·         To relocate specialist vehicles.

Following questions received, clarification was provided that for those parishes located on the boarder of the county there was an understanding for mutual assistance between neighbouring counties, noting that Salisbury, Stratton and Swindon each had stations with a 24 hour presence.

In concluding the presentation those present were reminded of the various ways in which opinion on the proposed changes could be given.  A copy of the survey was circulated at the meeting.

(c)        NHS Wiltshire

The update circulated with the Agenda was noted.

(d)       Pewsey Community Area Partnership

Bob King, Chairman of the Pewsey Community Area Partnership (PCAP) gave an update on the work of PCAP.  This included a request for Area Board funding for costs incurred by PCAP in accordance with the commitments agreed within the Community Area Partnership Agreement 2012/13 as well a request for funding a part-time co-ordinator.  This would replicate similar arrangements in place at Tidworth.

Upon discussion the Board proposed that funding would be paid 50% upon approval of the Board with the remaining 50% paid in September (on application).

Decision:

That the Pewsey Community Area Partnership (PCAP) be granted £8,989 towards costs incurred by PCAP and for the funding of a part-time coordinator position to be paid 50% immediately and 50% in September 2012 (on application).

(e)       Parish Councils

Alton Parish Council confirmed that a meeting had been held for Parish Councils within the Vale who may be affected by the Great Stones Way.  Concern was raised that not all contributions made from the Parishes had been forwarded in relation to the Environmental Impact Study.

It was understood by the Board that the Great Stones Way organisers were working within agreed requirements.  However, Cllr Stuart Wheeler agreed to seek further clarification and report back to the Board accordingly.

(f)        Pewsey Community Area Young People’s Issues Group (CAYPIG)

The CAYPIG representative was thanked for providing an update on the skate park trip and dance held by CAYPIG following their successful funding request via the Youth Participatory Budget.

(g)       Extended Services

No update was provided.

(h)       Pewsey Campus – Shadow Community Operations Board (SCOB)

Bob Woodward, Chair of the Pewsey Area Board SCOB, provided a verbal update on the work of the SCOB which included that the proposals for the Campus were now expected to be submitted to Cabinet in September, alongside campus proposals from four other SCOBs.

The Pewsey SCOB were to meet later in the week where it was hoped the proposals would be finalised.  These were anticipated to include leisure, youth and community services and greater use of the library facilities.   The Board would receive details of these proposals for approval at its next meeting in May.