To note the written updates attached to the agenda and to receive any verbal updates from representatives present.
a) Local Youth Network (LYN)
b) Salisbury City Council (SCC)
c) Salisbury Business Improvement District (BID)
d) Laverstock and Ford Parish Council
e) Police
f) Fire
g) Community Engagement
h) Air Quality Group
i) Community Area Transport Group
Minutes:
The Board noted the written updates attached to the agenda and received the following verbal updates:
Local Youth Network (LYN) – Winnie Manning
A copy of the notes from the last LYN Management meeting held on 15 December 2015 was circulated at the meeting. Kirstie Stage, Chair of the LYN gave an update, explaining that the group had met to consider funding requests as detailed in the report. The recommendations would be considered by the Board during the Community Grants item later in the agenda. A copy of the report is attached to these minutes.
Salisbury City Council (SCC)
City Clerk, Reg Williams gave an update, this included:
· The Policy and Resources committee had met to recommend a budget to full council. It recommended a 0% increase to the precept for 2016. These recommendations were then approved by Full Council on 18 January 2016.
· The Guild Hall roof project was on budget and was hoped to be complete in mid May 2016.
· The Victoria Park project was so far under budget, however due to poor weather this was a few days behind schedule.
Salisbury Business Improvement District (BID)
Steve Godwin, Business Manager explained that the BID was well into its third year and was well established at working on behalf of the City Centre businesses.
The BID was working in partnership with Salisbury City Council and Wiltshire Council to produce a Waste Charter for the city.
The two Street Rangers were out and about the city to report on any issues which occurred.
Laverstock and Ford Parish Council
Cllr David Burton gave an update which included:
· River Bourne Community Farm creator Ben Parker was honoured an MBE in 2016 New Year's Honours List.
· Two Councillors had been doing tremendous work at the Youth club at Old Sarum, which had now received the Phoenix award.
· The Parish Council operated a small community grant scheme, funded from income unconnected with council tax. Applications from local community based, ‘not for profit’ or charitable organisations e.g. voluntary groups, societies, clubs (including new startups), sports clubs, youth clubs, playgroups, and Community Projects were invite. Full details available on the website: http://www.laverstock-ford.co.uk/
Police – Inspector David Minty
Inspector Minty invited questions from the floor. These included:
· Was there a local Youth Strategy that the Police were working to? Answer: There was a force Youth Strategy, but locally they ran a Cadet scheme in Swindon and Trowbridge. This was where the Police worked with groups of 20 young people to get them involved in beneficial activities and work for the community. It was hoped that a scheme could be started in Salisbury in the near future.
· Would this include life support training for cadets? Answer: Yes that would hopefully be included.
· There had been reports that manpower had been reduced for Salisbury, what were the implications of that? Answer: The Journal had published an article about Community Policing in Amesbury. The new model would see Officers working a 5 shift week on a 24/7 pattern, where we would be back to Policing Salisbury with Local Police Officers. This would be a more efficient way of working. There would be 5 sergeants for the area. A report would be brought to a future Board meeting outlining the new model.
Action: Cllrs asked for the report to be brought to the next meeting.
Police and Crime Commissioner
The Police and Crime Commissioner Angus Macpherson was in attendance to consult on the proposals for the increase to the precept for 2016/17. His proposal was an increase of just under 2%, which equated to £3.12 per household for the year.
This increase would enable him to protect Community Policing, which was greatly valued. Local Policing was key, and would continue as before.
A consultation flyer was circulated at the meeting and people were urged to take part in submitting their views online or by completing the slip and returning it. The consultation would close on 2 February 2016.
Community Engagement
The Community Engagement Manager; Karen Linaker gave an update on several areas of her work since the last meeting, these were:
• Safer Communities
• Smoke free signage for the city’s play parks
• Working with Cllr Clewer and the Air Quality Management Group
• Refugees
• Older Persons Champion and Carers Champion
• Five Rivers Health & Wellbeing Centre
• Upcoming community engagement events for 2016
Air Quality Group – Cllr Richard Clewer
The Group was continuing to develop the understanding of non vehicular routes. There had been a request from Carshare to increase the number of car park spaces in Salt Lane car park. The Board was asked to confirm its support for this proposal.
Decision
The Salisbury Area Board supported the request of ‘Car Share’ for an additional parking space in the Salt Lane car park.
Community Area Transport Group – Cllr John Walsh
The next meeting was scheduled for 24 February 2016. Funding was still available for small minor improvement schemes. The deadline for submission was the end of January.