Agenda item

Updates from partners were received as follows:

       i.          Wiltshire Police

The written update was noted. Inspector Lisette Harvey reported that work on the new team structure was now complete, ensuring the team had the right skills to support the community. Concern was raised over the size of the Adxcroft / Paxford area, however it was confirmed that recent changes had only been to personnel and any boundary changes had been made prior to her taking office at the end of May 2012. Inspector Harvey welcomed feedback on any issues and confirmed she would provide an up to date list of staff members and roles / responsibilities.

     ii.          Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service

The written update was noted. Mike Franklin highlighted that the drop seen in the total number of fires was reassuring. He confirmed that home fire safety checks are being carried out and encouraged people to contact the service to make a booking. In response to a query on smoke alarm batteries he confirmed that the smoke alarms they supplied had a sealed battery unit.

With reference to item 12 – Peter Black site he explained that they were aware that squatters were back on the site and expressed concern as it was a dangerous building. He understood that Wiltshire Council was taking action and had written to the receivers.

The statutory need to have an Integrated Risk Management plan was highlighted and, if signed off by the fire authority on 14 December 2012, this plan would go out for consultation. He invited organisations to register to be consultees by visiting the website www.wiltsfire.gov.uk and clicking on the icon.

   iii.          NHS Wiltshire

The written updates were noted. There were no further updates.

   iv.          Trowbridge Community Area Future (TCAF)

The written update circulated at the meeting and attached to these minutes was noted. There were no further updates.

     v.          Town and Parish Councils

The written update from Trowbridge Town Council was noted. Lance Allan confirmed that there would be free parking in Wiltshire Council car parks on 24 November 2012 and 15 December 2012 for Christmas events, and a 1 hour voucher would be available from week commencing 17 December 2012. He confirmed that the figure they had received for Band D Council Tax was queried with Wiltshire Council as there had been no change despite there being 400 more houses in the Town. Michael Hudson, Service Director – Finance confirmed that he would take any queries back.

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

The Board heard that the CAYPIG had now ceased to operate and would become a part of the newly formed Youth Action Group (YAG). Councillor Helen Osborn was appointed as the Area Board representative to the YAG). An information and recruitment event held last week was well attended and resulted in 3 new members and more expressions of interest. The Board encouraged them to become more involved in shaping the Area Board work and an invitation was given to the YAG for a representative to attend future Area Board Coordinating meetings.

 vii.          Wiltshire Involvement Network

The written update was noted. There were no further updates.