Agenda item

To receive the following announcements through the Chair:

·       Wiltshire Libraries are supporting residents to stay online during the cost-of-living crisis.

·       Cost of Living Update.

·       Independent Visitor Scheme promotion for volunteers.

·       Update on the Council’s activity and progress on the Climate Emergency - https://youtu.be/LP2FzC7rHSw

·       Multiply – Online Courses.

·       PCCs across the Southwest launch new rural crime survey and quarterly newsletter.

·       Wiltshire Local Plan Review.

·       Update on Post Office Deliveries.

·       Westbury Young People Awards.

·       Health and Wellbeing Day.

The Chairman of the Area Board made the following announcements, which were contained in the agenda pack.

·       Wiltshire Libraries are supporting residents to stay online during the cost-of-living crisis.

·       Cost of Living Update.

·       Independent Visitor Scheme promotion for volunteers.

A comment was received later in the meeting that Wiltshire Council also commissioned a “Grandmentors” scheme for people over 50 years of age, who would like to support carers and young people aged 18-25. A leaflet and poster for the Grandmentors scheme was attached to the agenda, with those interested able to contact Lin Scott, the project co-ordinator: lin.scott@volunteeringmatters.org.uk.

·       Update on the Council’s activity and progress on the Climate Emergency- https://youtu.be/LP2FzC7rHSw

·       Multiply – Online Courses.

·       PCCs across the Southwest launch new rural crime survey and quarterly newsletter.

Comments were received that within the briefing note there had been no mention of the relocation of Salisbury Police Station to an alternative location, which could potentially have cost implications, with Wiltshire Police currently renting Bourne Hill from Wiltshire Council. Custody facilities were also referenced, with those in attendance encouraged to contact the PCC or complete the Rural Crime survey.

·       Wiltshire Local Plan Review.

Comments were received that implications of the Wiltshire Local Plan review would mean that there could be a reduction in influence regarding the shape of the Local Plan. Concern for Westbury was also cited as there had not been talk of a Westbury bypass or reference to commitment to using developer finding to improve existing amenities. It was hoped that Town and Parish councils would come forward to produce a united front.

·       Update on Post Office Deliveries.

·       Westbury Young People Awards.

·       Health and Wellbeing Event – 25 June 2023.