Issue - meetings

The Chairman welcomed everyone to the fifth meeting of the Trowbridge Area Board and thanked all of the town, parish and partnership representatives who were in attendance.

The Chairman then introduced Cllr Jane Scott, Leader, Andrew Kerr, Chief Executive and Martin Donovan, Chief Finance Officer of Wiltshire Council who were in attendance for the meeting.

The Chairman advised:

Flood Packs – Completed flood packs should be handed in to the Community Area Manager or arrange with her a time to deliver them.

Air Quality Strategy for Wiltshire – Your views on the Air Quality Strategy would be welcomed.  Consultation on the document remains open until 18^th June 2010. To contribute your views please contact Gary Tomsett, Environmental Protection Specialist Team Manager, on 01722 434340 or gary.tomsett@wiltshire.gov.uk.

Contaminated Land Strategy for Wiltshire – Your views on the Contaminated Land Strategy would be welcomed.  Consultation on the document remains open until 18^th June 2010. To contribute or to access more information contact Gary Tomsett, Environmental Protection Specialist Team Manager, on 01722 434340 or gary.tomsett@wiltshire.gov.uk.

Residential Canal Moorings – There will be a public meeting on Tuesday 1^st June, 6.30pm at the Corn Exchange, Devizes. People wishing to attend should contact Rachel Efemy, Rachel.efemy@wiltshire.gov.uk.

Highways Programme for 2010-11 – The annual programme for highways maintenance and improvement schemes have been approved.  Enquiries should be addressed to Spencer Drinkwater, Principal Transport Planner, on 01225 713480, spencer.drinkwater@wiltshire.gov.uk.

Meeting Locations for the Area Board – In light of the Cabinet meeting held 23^rd March 2010 the Board will need to review the earlier decision to meet at Bradley Road in order to encompass rural and urban communities.