Issue - meetings

To receive any updates from partners.

The Stroke Association

Representatives from the Stroke Association were in attendance at the meeting to promote their work.  The representatives explained how carers and relatives were affected by a member of the family suffering a stroke.  The association provided support, after-care and advice.

Wiltshire Police

Burglaries were down by 46% in the last year.  The police were encouraging neighbourhood watch groups to be set up as this was an excellent way to work with the community to prevent crime.

There had been a number of shed and outbuilding break-ins in the area recently.  The public were urged to report any suspicious vehicles in the area so that the police can build up a picture of activity.

It was hoped that the fear of crime would start to decrease because in reality Wiltshire was a very safe county and often the fear of crime was disproportionate to the reality.

Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service

Mike Franklin reported that fires in the area were currently at an all time low.  The main causes of fires had been accidental with only one started deliberately.  It was important for people to ensure that their chimneys were swept at this time of year.

NHS Wiltshire

The area board received an update report from NHS Wiltshire.

CAYPIG

Councillor Pip Ridout reported that ideas were currently being discussed regarding the skate park and events in the park next year.