Agenda and draft minutes

The Democratic Services Officer to preside over the election of a Chairman for the forthcoming year.

The Democratic Services Officer opened the meeting and called for nominations for the position of Chairman for the forthcoming year.

Cllr Bridget Wayman nominated Cllr Nabil Najjar for the position of Chairman, which was seconded by Cllr Pauline Church.

There were no further nominations.

Decision

To approve Cllr Nabil Najjar as Chairman for 2024/25.  

To elect a Vice-Chairman for the forthcoming year.

The Chairman called for nominations for the position of Vice-Chairman for the forthcoming year.

Cllr Pauline Church nominated Cllr Bridget Wayman for the position, which was seconded by the Chairman.

There were no further nominations.

Decision

To elect Cllr Bridget Wayman as Vice-Chairman for 2024/25.

To receive any apologies for absence.

Apologies for absence were received from:

·       Brady Morris – Dorset and Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service

·       Irene Kohler – Silver Salisbury

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

Cllr George Jeans declared a Disclosable Pecuniary Interest (DPI) in relation to grant application ABG1720 from Mere Snooker Club. As set out in the Code of Conduct, Cllr Jeans left the room and did not take part in the discussion or vote on the item.

To confirm the minutes of the meeting held on 28 February 2024.

On the proposal of the Chairman, seconded by the Vice-Chairman, it was resolved to make the:

Decision

To approve the minutes of the meeting held on 28 February 2024 as a true and correct record.

The Chairman will give any updates on outcomes and actions arising from previous meetings of the Area Board.

The Chairman highlighted that people interested in becoming foster parents could find out more information on Wiltshire Council’s website or email fostering@wiltshire.gov.uk.

He also noted that a general election would be held on 4 July, so encouraged people to vote for their preferred candidate.

The Area Board is asked to note the following Information items:

·       Community First

·       Healthwatch Wiltshire

·       Update from BSW Together (Integrated Care System)

·       Wiltshire Council Information Items:

o   Consultation on Statement of Licensing Policy.

o   Wiltshire Council Consultation Portal.

o   Local Nature Recovery Strategy Public Engagement.

o   Multiply – numeracy support for adults.

The Area Board noted the Information Items as set out in the agenda pack, these were:

·       Community First – pages 19 - 28

·       Update from BaNES, Swindon and Wiltshire Together (Integrated Care System) – pages 31 - 34

·       Healthwatch Wiltshire – page 35

·       Wiltshire Council Information Items:

o   Consultation on Statement of Licensing Policy – pages 37 - 38

o   Local Nature Recovery Strategy Public Engagement – pages 39 - 40

o   Multiply – numeracy support for adults - pages 41 - 42

Verbal Updates

To receive any verbal updates from representatives, including:

·       Dorset and Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service (DWFRS): https://www.dwfire.org.uk/news-incidents/ - Brady Morris

·       Police and Crime Commissioner – Philip Wilkinson OBE

·       Salisbury Hospital NHS Foundation Trust – Tony Mears (Associate Director of Strategy)

·       Health and Wellbeing Group

·       Nadder Centre Steering Group

·       Explore Wiltshire

·       Town and Parish Councils

Written Updates

The Board is asked to note the following written and online updates attached to the agenda:

·       Police

o   Warminster CPT update

o   Salisbury CPT update

o   Road Safety update

·       Nadder Centre Steering Group

·       Explore Wiltshire

The Board is asked to note the End of Year 2023/24 Report and to renew the Area Board Priorities, as informed by the Joint Strategic Needs Assessment.

To receive a presentation on the Fovant Village Emergency Contact Hub.

To consider the Area Board Membership of Working Groups as detailed in the attached report.

To note the minutes and consider any recommendations arising from the last LHFIG meeting held on 8 May 2024, as set out in the attached report.

Recommendations

·       4a – Kilmington 30mph Speed Limit – £ 6,459.86

·       4d – Dinton ANPR Survey – £3,375.00

·       4h – A350 Speed Limit Assessment – £2,325.00

The Area Board’s Chairman took the opportunity to congratulate the Area Board’s Vice-Chairman, Cllr Bridget Wayman, on her appointment as the Chairman of Wiltshire Council.

The Area Board then considered the report and funding recommendations arising from the latest Local Highway and Footway Improvement Group (LHFIG) meeting held on 8 May 2024.

On the proposal of the Area Board’s Chairman, seconded by the Vice-Chairman, it was resolved to make the:

Decision

To approve the following recommendations of the LHFIG on 8 May 2024:

·       4a – Kilmington 30mph Speed Limit – £ 6,459.86

·       4d – Dinton ANPR Survey – £3,375.00

·       4h – A350 Speed Limit Assessment – £2,325.00

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.

The Area Board noted the budgets remaining for allocation at the meeting and heard from representatives in attendance who gave a brief overview of, and were questioned about, their projects. It was noted that the Area Board did not have sufficient funding to award all the Community Area Grants in full, as they would be £1,299 overdrawn.

Community Area Grants

        i.         Mere Snooker Club

The sum of £1,100 was requested towards new efficient halogen heaters.

Cllr George Jeans left the room and did not participate in the discussion, or vote on, the application having declared a pecuniary interest.

During the discussion, some members stated that they would love to support the club but, considering the relatively small membership of 32 and the limited capital funding available, they felt that a smaller grant award would be appropriate. The Strategic Engagement and Partnerships Manager (SEPM) stated that she could try to help the club look for alternative sources of funding.

On the proposal of the Vice-Chairman, seconded by Cllr Richard Budden, it was resolved to make the:

Decision

To award Mere Snooker Club £220 towards new efficient halogen heaters.

Reason: The application met the Community Area Grant Criteria 2024/25. The Area Board awarded a lower than requested amount as it did not have sufficient funding to award all of the grants in full.

       ii.         Tisbury and District Community Minibus Ltd

The sum of £5,000 was requested towards a new minibus with a vehicular wheelchair chair lift.

On the proposal of The Vice-Chairman, seconded by the Chairman, it was resolved to make the:

Decision

To award Tisbury and District Community Minibus Ltd £5,000 towards a new minibus with a vehicular wheelchair lift.

Reason: The application met the Community Area Grant Criteria 2024/25.

     iii.         Chalke Valley Sports Centre

The sum of £5,000 was requested for resurfacing their multi use game area.

On the proposal of the Chairman, seconded by the Vice-Chairman, it was resolved:

Decision

To award Chalke Valley Sport Centre £5,000 towards resurfacing their multi use game area.

Reason: The application met the Community Area Grant Criteria 2024/25.

     iv.         Chalke Valley Fete Committee

The sum of £1,750 was requested towards infrastructure improvements for the show.

Representatives from Chalke Valley Fete explained that, although they had originally requested £3,000, they were now only £1,750. The money would go towards improving safety and providing an electrical supply to the far end of the site.

During the debate, the Area Board welcomed the proposal and felt that it would be a good event. However, some members expressed reservations about funding the requested amount due to an increase in the number of one-off events requesting funding. It was noted that the Area Board had funded the event the previous year, so concerns were raised about setting a precedent of providing funding over multiple years when similar events in other parishes had not received funding.

The Area Board agreed that they should develop a framework for future grant applications to support start-up costs and allow events to  ...  view the full minutes text for item 27.

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

There were no urgent items.