Issue - meetings

The Chairman welcomed everyone to the meeting and invited the members of the Board to introduce themselves.  A special welcome was extended to Councillor John Thomson, Deputy Leader of the Council and Cabinet Representative for Communities, Adult Social Care, and Libraries, and to Andrew Kerr, Wiltshire Council’s new Chief Executive.  The Chairman also introduced Steve Milton, Head of Community Governance, who was attending in place of Marianna Dodd, the Salisbury Community Area Manager, who was currently unwell.

The Chairman made the following announcements:

• Gypsy and Traveller Consultation – Wiltshire Council was in the early stages of finding land for gypsy and traveller sites.  Information would be available from the end of March on the Council’s website (www.wiltshire.gov.uk) and in libraries and Council offices.  A drop-in event was also planned for Thursday 13 May 2010 from 4-8pm in City Hall.
• Consultation on Services to Children with Special Educational Needs – The Council was in the process of consulting on the provision of services to Children with Special Educational Needs.  An drop-in event would be held on Tuesday 4 May 2010 in City Hall, with a session for school staff and governors at 5pm and another for parents at 7pm.
• Health Fair – On Monday 10 May 2010 at Salisbury Library, the Area Board and the NHS would be jointly hosting a Health Fair to offer free information and advice to local people.