Agenda

To elect the Chairman of the Trowbridge Area Board for the forthcoming year.

To elect the Vice-Chairman of the Trowbridge Area Board for the forthcoming year.

To receive any apologies for absence.

To approve and sign as a correct record the minutes of the meeting held on 14 March 2024.

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

The Board is asked to note the following information items:

·       Community First

·       Healthwatch Wiltshire

·       Update for BSW Together (Integrated Care System)

·       Wiltshire AGE UK Update

·       Wiltshire Council Consultation Portal

·       Wiltshire Council Information Items:

o   Draft Licensing Policy 2024-29 Consultation

o   Local Nature Recovery Strategy Engagement Update

o   Multiply – National Numeracy Day

To note the remaining budgets and to consider any applications for funding, as detailed in the attached report and summarised below:

Remaining Budgets:

Community Area Grants:

Older & Vulnerable Grants:

Young People Grants:

Further information on the Area Board Grant system can be found here.

Part I – Looking Back

To receive the Area Board End of Year Report as well as to report on progress made in addressing the Area Board priorities selected for 2023/24:

·       Supporting low-income individuals and families – Cllr Antonio Piazza

·       Youth engagement, employment and positive activity opportunities – Cllr Jo Trigg

·       Supporting positive mental health and wellbeing – Cllr Stewart Palmen

·       Supporting the local economy – Cllr Daniel Cave

·       Addressing climate change & Protecting Green Spaces – Cllr Mel Jacob

Part II – Looking Forward

·       To highlight potential priorities for the Area Board to consider for 2024/25.

·       To appoint a Lead Representative to the LHFIG (listed on Appendix A) and to note the Terms of Reference as set out in Appendix B.

To note the following written reports and online updates attached to the agenda:

a)    Wiltshire Police

b)    Dorset & Wiltshire Fire Service: Dorset & Wiltshire Fire Service | News & Incidents (dwfire.org.uk)

c)    Child Friendly Trowbridge

d)    Trowbridge Future

e)    Town and Parish Council Nominated Representatives

Town and Parish Council Nominated Representatives are encouraged to attend the meeting and provide an update on issues and successes arising in their respective areas.

To receive an update from Wiltshire Police Chief Constable, Catherine Roper.

To note the minutes and consider any recommendations arising from the last LHFIG meeting held on 18 April 2024, as set out in the attached report.

Further information on the LHFIG process can be found here.

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

Future Meeting Dates:

·       3 October 2024

·       5 December 2024

·       20 February 2025

For information on applying for a grant or grant application deadlines for these meetings, contact the Area Board Delivery Officer, Caroline.Lequesne@wiltshire.gov.uk