Agenda item

a) Traffic Study update

b) Campus update

c) World War 1 commemorations

d) Removal of mini recycling sites

e) The Big Pledge http://www.wiltshire.gov.uk/healthandsocialcare/publichealthwilts/bigpledge.htm

Wiltshire Police

Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service

Youth Advisory Group

a)Traffic Study update – Still awaiting this report.

b)Campus update – Cllr Jonathon Brown.

Points made included:

·       That the COB were looking at the results of the public consultation to see what requirements and specifications would be required for the campus.

·       Were in discussions with various groups including the Fire & Rescue Service and the Youth Advisory Group, these discussions would continue over the coming months with all interested parties.

Questions and points raised included:

·       That plans for a bigger GP surgery to incorporate specialist clinics should be included in the campus specifications and requirements.

a.The Shadow COB were currently in discussions with health care providers; any letters supporting the need for a bigger GP surgery would be most welcome as part of the emerging business case being prepared.

c)World War 1 commemorations – A countywide commemorative event will be held on Wednesday 30 July at Tidworth Military Cemetery. All communities are invited to contribute by joining in with research and remembrance of the impact that the war had on the people of their community.   

d)Removal of mini recycling sites – Due to the success of kerbside recycling schemes and to realise cost efficiency savings, mini-recycling sites to close in Bradford on Avon community area will be Station Car Park, Budbury Circle, Fox and Hounds at Farleigh Wick, Holt Village Hall. Communal sites that will remain open will be at Sainsburys, Cedar Court and Springfield Road, all in Bradford on Avon.

 e) The Big Pledge - we want to bring people together to deliver events and activities that create a positive change at community level; get more people active by encouraging them to take part in a sporting activity as part of a healthy lifestyle.

Starting on 2 April 2014 and running for 12 weeks, we’re running a Wiltshire wide project called the Big Pledge As an individual, group, business or community, you can make a difference to improve your health and wellbeing.

Pledge ideas include:

• Get fitter by running walking, cycling or losing weight
• Set aside 2 hours a week to volunteer in your community.
• Stop smoking or drinking for 12 weeks
• Organise a community event
• Attend a course or class to learn a new skill

Anybody and everybody can pledge, all we ask is that those participating who are under 16 are part of a pledge group which is hosted by an adult over 18.

f)Bradford on Avon Neighbourhood Plan – public consultation on the latest  plans taking place in the Town Council offices from 19 May-13 June.

g)Public Health & Wellbeing Grants – grants of £ 4,000 now available for healthy lifestyles, combating social isolation, supporting older people, promoting exercise, reducing drug and alcohol abuse.

Wiltshire Police – Sgt Jim Suter

·       The written report contained in the agenda pack was noted.

·       That Inspector Chris Chammings has now taken over from Inspector Lisette Harvey as the Sector Commander for the Bradford on Avon community area.

The Chairman thanked Sgt Suter for the ongoing work being carried out by the Neighbourhood policing teams.

Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service – Mike Franklin

·       That the issues preventing the publishing of the written reports was nearly resolved.

·       That a statement concerning the merging of Wiltshire and Dorset Fire & Rescue Services would soon be in the public domain.

The Chairman thanked the Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service for its hard work over the Winter period.

Youth Advisory Group

·       That the group had been reformed.

·       Were working with other local groups.

·       The group had concerns about the outcome of the Youth Services Review and the potential loss of the Youth Centre and felt that their voices were not being heard by Wiltshire Council.

The Chairman thanked the YAG members for their update.