Agenda and minutes

The Chairman will welcome those present to the meeting.

The Chairman welcomed everyone to the meeting of the Warminster Area Board.

To receive any apologies for absence.

Apologies for absence were received from Councillor Tony Jackson, therefore meaning that Councillor Bill Parks presided over the meeting as Chairman. Additional apologies for absence were received from Inspector Al Lumley, Wiltshire Police, Sarah Jeffries, Clerk of Maiden Bradley Parish and Heather Parks, Clerk of Sutton Veny Parish.

Councillor Christopher Newbury joined the meeting at 7.57pm.

To approve and sign as a correct record the minutes of the meeting held on 11 November 2021.

There were no declarations of interest.

To receive any declarations of disclosable interests or dispensations granted by the Standards Committee.

There were no declarations of interest.

To receive the following announcements through the Chair:

·       Ask Angela Campaign Relaunch

·       Queen’s Platinum Jubilee Celebrations 2-5 June 2022

·       Reminder of Changes to the Highway Code from 29 January 2022

·       Changes to residual waste collection days from 28 February 2022

·       Wiltshire Youth Council

·       Dates for Non-Business Area Board Themed Meetings

·       Local Successes

The chairman gave the following updates:

·       Ask Angela Campaign Relaunch

The Chairman drew attention to a briefing note attached to the agenda which was a reminder of the Ask Angela Scheme. It was outlined that the scheme helps to keep people safe on a night out and to protect anyone feeling vulnerable while on a date or with someone they have met. Further information and posters can be found on the Ask for Angela webpage Ask for Angela - Wiltshire Council.

·       Queens’s Platinum Jubilee Celebrations

The Chairman drew attention to a briefing note attached to the agenda which outlined that Wiltshire Council has a system in place to ensure that communities wishing to celebrate the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee are signposted to the council’s web page (Platinum Jubilee celebrations - useful information and guidance - Wiltshire Council)where they will find the appropriate tools, support and guidance to apply to hold a street party.

·       Reminder of Changes to the Highway Code from 29 January 2022

The Chairman referred to the report attached to the agenda which outlined changes to the Highway Code, which had taken place. Such changes included:

• The introduction of a hierarchy of responsibility of road users.
• Priority for pedestrians at junctions
• Priority for cyclists, riders and horse-drawn vehicles at junctions.
• Clarification on road positioning for cyclists
• More information on safely overtaking motorcyclists, cyclists, horse-riders and horse-drawn vehicles and filtering  by cyclists.
• Adopting what is known as the ‘Dutch Reach’ technique when opening the doors of a parked vehicle.

·       Changes to residual waste collection days from 28 February 2022

The Chairman noted that from 28 February the household waste collection days for nearly all Wiltshire properties will change, however it was stated that there is no change to recycling or garden waste collections, which will still take place on their usual day for all residents. From 31 January and for the following two weeks, all households will receive a letter that explains the changes and details their new collection day. Further information about waste collections www.wiltshire.gov.uk/waste

• Wiltshire Youth Council

The Chairman updated those in attendance that the Wiltshire Youth Council election was currently underway, with the election closing on 4 February and results expected in the near future. Further information about the Wiltshire Youth Council can be found via the following link: https://www.wiltshire.gov.uk/article/1451/Children-and-young-people-s-voice

• Dates for Non-Business Area Board Themed Meetings

Community Engagement Manager, Graeme Morrison, informed the Area Board that there are plans for two events, with the themes of youth and military/civilian integration. The youth themed event is set to take place Tuesday 17 May, venue to be confirmed. Additionally, the Military Garrison is set to hold a large community event on 27 July and therefore whilst the Area Board is keen to hold its own military themed event, a date is yet to be set in order to avoid any duplication.

• Local Successes

Congratulations were offered to the following individuals, for their respective achievements:

·       Tom Dommett for being appointed to the position of Warminster  ...  view the full minutes text for item 5.

To receive updates from any of the following partners:

·       Wiltshire Police

·       Dorset & Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service

·       BaNES, Swindon and Wiltshire Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG)

·       Healthwatch Wiltshire

·       Warminster and Villages Community Partnership

·       Warminster Health and Wellbeing Forum

·       Local Youth Network

·       Town and Parish Councils Nominated Representatives

·       Ash Dieback

Some written updates have been received and are included in this agenda.

Updates were received from the following partners:

·       Wiltshire Police

The Area Board noted a written update attached to the agenda.

·       BaNES, Swindon & Wiltshire Clinical Commissioning Group (BSW CCG)

The Area Board noted a written update attached to the agenda as well as a Vaccination Stakeholder Briefing.

·       Healthwatch Wiltshire

The Area Board noted a written update attached to the agenda.

• Warminster and Villages Community Partnership

Councillor Pip Ridout updated that there had not been a recent meeting of the Warminster and Villages Community Partnership.

• Warminster Health and Wellbeing Forum

Councillor Pip Ridout updated that Chair of the Forum, Stephanie Stevens, was unable to attend the Area Board and that though the Forum was no longer part of the Area Board, it would submit a written report to the Area Board. Councillor Ridout noted the following three points that were addressed within the report attached to the minutes:

• There has been a change to the function of the Warminster Health Wellbeing and Social Care Forum (HWBSC Forum).
• The previously postponed Warminster and District Health Fair will not take place this year.
• The HWBSC Forum is looking to attend the Army outdoor engagement event on 27 July.

·       Local Youth Network

Community Engagement Manager, Graeme Morrison updated that following the last Area Board meeting, he had met with Town Councillor Stacey Allensby who had agreed to Chair the format of the new Local Youth Network going forwards. It was raised that there is set to be a meeting 22 March with local youth organisations to identify what the youth network should look like; with an update to be provided at the next Area Board meeting.

Graeme also informed the Area Board of the one-year rural youth outreach programme that had been taking place, with Community First having been allocated a £5,000 grant from Warminster to make up a combined amount of £25,000 from 5 Area Boards. The first four months of this programme have included conducting research, with a focus on young people living in isolated rural areas. After this four-month phase, the project will move to a delivery phase, which will look to initiate positive activities for young people from the research conducted and will work with existing providers to break down barriers.

·       Town and Parish Councils Nominated Representatives

The area board noted the following written updates that had been attached to

the agenda from the following Parish Councils; Heytesbury, Imber and Knook,

Sutton Veny, Maiden Bradley and Horningsham. A written update was also attached to the agenda from Warminster Town Council.

Councillor Sue Fraser provided a verbal update on behalf of Warminster Town Council. The update covered the following points:

·       Spring in the park is set to go ahead on Sunday 1 May in the Lake Pleasure Grounds.

·       The Civic Awards for 2021 have now been awarded.

·       The Town Council is looking to update its CCTV cameras.

·       The Town Council has started work on revising the Neighbourhood Plan.

Councillor Neil Carpenter provided a verbal update on behalf of Corsley Parish Council. The  ...  view the full minutes text for item 6.

To receive an update from the Community Police Task Group (CPTG).

Councillor Pip Ridout provided an update on the Community Police Task Group to the Area Board. Attention was drawn to the general report from the CPTG attached to the agenda pack and the verbal update covered the following points:

• The Community Police Task Group met on 9 December; however this was poorly attended with only 6 attendees. The meeting was however successful with various priorities and actions set for the Police. Such priorities included: Speeding, Drugs and Shoplifting.
• It was noted that the purpose of the CPTG is to be a link between the communities and the Police.
• The CPTG have agreed to meet once a quarter, with the next meeting likely to be in March.

To receive an update from the Warminster Regeneration Working Group.

Councillor Bill Parks updated the Area Board that there was nothing to report from the Warminster Regeneration Working Group and that news is still awaited from Wiltshire Council in regard to the asset transfer of the Community Hub as well as town centre improvement grants.

To consider the notes and actions log of the previous meeting of the Community Area Transport Group held on 19 January 2022.

Councillor Andrew Davis introduced the minutes and recommendations from the CATG meeting held on 19 January 2021.Councillor Davis noted that the previous meeting on 19 January had been positive as well as noting that though the Area Board is only permitted to have 5 priorities at a time, some schemes were identified as being worthy to fund though not being ready to take place. It was also recognised that the funding that had taken place had been allocated to a fair distribution between the town and villages.

A potential project was identified by the Area Board and Corsley Parish Councillor Neil Carpenter that could include using the biomass chippings fromfelled Ash Dieback trees to improve the bridal path around Little Cley Hill.

Resolved:

The minutes of the Community Area Transport Group meeting held on 19 January 2021 were agreed as a correct record as well the funding recommendations within the attached report.

To consider the following applications for funding:

Community Area Grants

·       Sutton Veny Parochial Church Council Fundraising - £5,000 towards Sutton Veny Chuch Community Space Facilities.

·       Longbridge Deverill Parish Council - £1,000 towards purchase of second Speed Indicator Device.

·       Warminster Athenaeum Trust - £5,000 towards Athenaeum Ventilation.

·       Corsley Parish Council - £1,080 towards Corsley Speed Indicator Device.

·       Heytesbury and Sutton Veny Cricket Club - £3,419.45 towards Heytesbury and Sutton Veny Cricket Club improved practice and all-weather playing facilities.

·       Warminster Town Football Club - £694.53 towards Warminster Town Football Club Felling of Trees with Ash Dieback Disease.

Health and Wellbeing Grant

·       Warminster Action Group - £916.66 towards Warminster Action Group.

Youth Grant

·       Arny Welfare Service Community Support - £2,569.99 towards Army Welfare Service Community Support Film Club.

The Area Board considered the following applications for funding:

Community Area Grants:

1.     Sutton Veny Parochial Church Council Fundraising - £5,000 towards Sutton Veny Chuch Community Space Facilities.

Resolved:

Sutton Veny Parochial Church Council Fundraising was awarded £5,000 towards towards Sutton Veny Chuch Community Space Facilities.

2.     Longbridge Deverill Parish Council - £1,000 towards purchase of second Speed Indicator Device.

Resolved:

Longbridge Deverill Parish Council was awarded £1,000 towards purchase of second Speed Indicator Device.

3.     Warminster Athenaeum Trust - £5,000 towards Athenaeum Ventilation.

Resolved:

Warminster Athenaeum Trust was awarded £5,000 towards Athenaeum Ventilation.

4.     Corsley Parish Council - £1,080 towards Corsley Speed Indicator Device.

Resolved:

Corsley Parish Council was awarded £1,080 towards Corsley Speed Indicator Device.

5.     Heytesbury and Sutton Veny Cricket Club - £3,419.45 towards Heytesbury and Sutton Veny Cricket Club improved practice and all-weather playing facilities.

Resolved:

Heytesbury and Sutton Veny Cricket Club was awarded £3,419.45 towards Heytesbury and Sutton Veny Cricket Club improved practice and all-weather playing facilities with £1,000 of funding coming from the Youth Budget.

6.     Warminster Town Football Club - £694.53 towards Warminster Town Football Club Felling of Trees with Ash Dieback Disease.

Resolved:

Warminster Town Football Club was awarded £694.53 towards Warminster Town Football Club Felling of Trees with Ash Dieback Disease.

Health and Wellbeing Grants:

1.     Warminster Action Group - £916.66 towards Warminster Action Group.

Councillor Andrew Davis noted that he had previously been a member of the Warminster Action Group in its infancy but had however since been removed from their membership.

Resolved:

Warminster Action Group was awarded £916.66 towards Warminster Action Group.

Local Youth Network Funding:

1.     Army Welfare Service Community Support - £2,569.99 towards Army Welfare Service Community Support Film Club.

Resolved:

Army Welfare Service Community Support was awarded £2,569.99 towards Army Welfare Service Community Support Film Club.

Any other items of business which the Chairman agrees to consider as a matter of urgency.

Community Engagement Manager, Graeme Morrison, noted that though previously the Area Board had allocated £5,000 towards a fingerpost project, with up to two fingerposts per parish per year, no applications had been received.

The next meetings of the Warminster Area Board will be on: 14 July 2022.

The date of the next meeting is 14 July 2022.