Venue: Neston Memorial Hall, 19 Pool Green, Neston, Corsham, SN13 9SN
Contact: Marie Todd
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Chairman's Welcome and Introductions Supporting documents: Minutes: The Chairman welcomed everyone to the extraordinary meeting of the Corsham Area Board which had been convened specifically to discuss the Corsham community campus proposals. |
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Chairman's Announcements Minutes: Digital Inclusion
Wiltshire Council’s business plan for 2011/15 has prioritised a number of area for investment, of which digital inclusion and supporting the rollout of superfast broadband for both business and home users is a key area. A survey would take place between 26 April and 3 June 2011 to allow people to say what type of service they are currently able to access over the internet and how well the service performs.
The survey would have a link within it to an on-line speed checker so that people could check their current broadband speed, www.broadbandspeedchecker.co.uk
The survey would be available on-line and also available as a printed document. Details are available from:
www.wiltshire.gov.uk/digitalinclusion
Printed versions can be requested by calling and asking for the digital inclusion survey from the start date of the survey - 0300 456 0100.
ACTION The Community Area Manager, Dave Roberts, to send out an email about the survey to his community area network contacts.
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Apologies for Absence Minutes: Apologies for absence were received from:
Councillor Allan Bosley – Corsham Town Council Councillor Jennie Hartless – Box Parish Council |
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Declarations of Interest To declare any personal or prejudicial interests or dispensations granted by the Standards Committee. Minutes: Councillor Dick Tonge declared a personal interest in item 4 on the agenda – the community area transport funding request. Councillor Tonge was a member of the Colerne Parish Council and also the Cabinet member responsible for highways and transport issues. |
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Community Area Transport Funding Request To consider allocating a proportion of the 2011/12 community area transport funding to contribute to the construction of the proposed footpath adjacent to the C151 between Silver Street and the Recreation Ground, Colerne. Supporting documents: Minutes: The Area Board considered a report which provided an update on the position of the proposed footway adjacent to the C151 (between Silver Street and the Recreation Ground in Colerne). The Board was asked to consider allocating a proportion of the 2011/12 Community Area Transport Group funding to contribute to the construction of the proposed footway.
This project had been identified by the Area Board as a priority at its meeting on 15 September 2010. Colerne Parish Council had agreed to contribute £10,000 towards the construction cost.
DECISION To allocate £5,000 of the 2011/12 Corsham Community Area Transport Group (CATG) funding towards the construction prior to the next formal meeting of the CATG.
ACTION Gareth Rogers, Senior Engineer |
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Shadow Community Operations Board To confirm the membership of the Shadow Community Operations Board for the campus project. Minutes: At its meeting on 24 March 2011 the Area Board agreed to set up a Shadow Community Operations Board to be involved with the indirect management and strategic planning of the proposed campus facilities. Nominations had been invited from any interested parties who represented specific sectors, groups or organisations.
DECISION To confirm the membership of the Shadow Community Operations Board as follows:
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Outline, Background and Summary of the Corsham Campus Proposal To receive an update from Lucy Murray Brown – Campus and Operational Estate Management Lead. Supporting documents: Minutes: Lucy Murray Brown, Lead Officer on the Community Campus Project gave a presentation regarding the proposals to build a campus in the Corsham community area. The following issues were covered:
· In February the Cabinet had approved the development of community campuses across Wiltshire. If agreed, the Corsham campus would be one of the first in the county.
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Results of the Second Round of the Community Campus Consultation To receive an update from the Corsham Community Area Network (CCAN). Minutes: CCAN had undertaken a consultation which had consisted of:
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Questions and Discussion To consider any questions and comments regarding the campus proposal and consultation. Minutes: The Chairman then opened up the meeting for a question and answer session. The following questions and comments were raised:
Officers would look at the work already undertaken with the young people and the Shadow Community Operations Board would consider this. It was likely that some form of dedicated space for young people would be available along with use of flexible spaces within the proposed facility.
It has not yet been decided exactly what facilities would be included in the campus. The proposal is currently only a baseline. The detail will be discussed at the Shadow Community Operations Board. There are still choices to be made.
It was made clear by the Chairman of the Area Board that the Council was not prepared to subsidise a bar although a licensed catering facility was included in the current proposal.
Wiltshire Council could not build a new “pub” facility. The Chairman explained that the community centre had a membership so was able to subsidise drinks from their fees. He also stated that the community centre was being replaced because it was in a poor state of repair.
The new campus facility would be very environmentally friendly and this was easier to maintain in a new building which could be specially designed to save energy. A number of public meetings and consultations have taken place throughout the process of developing a campus proposal for Corsham ensuring many opportunities for people to have their say.
· Is the Pound Arts Centre to be considered ... view the full minutes text for item 9. |
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Councillor Deliberations and Recommendations To consider making the following recommendation to the Cabinet regarding the Corsham Community Campus proposal:
That based on an assessment of the overall service improvement possibilities and to ensure long term security of service delivery for the wider Corsham Community Area, the Corsham Area Board ask cabinet to:
(a) Support a community campus on the Springfield Site that will service the Corsham Community Area and ensure that this includes, as a minimum, all services outlined to the meeting.
(b) Develop this proposal so it is delivered with minimal disruption to the existing services and facilities. Minutes: Following the discussions at the meeting the Area Board members decided to put forward the following recommendation to the Cabinet regarding the Corsham community campus.
DECISION Based on an assessment of the overall service improvement possibilities and to ensure long term security of service delivery for the wider Corsham Community Area the Corsham Area Board ask Cabinet to:
(a) Support a community campus on the Springfield Site that will service the Corsham Community Area and ensure that this includes, as a minimum, the following services:
· Reception for all services and facilities and offering advice on other council services · Leisure centre – a refurbishment and enhancement of the existing facilities to incorporate 25m pool plus ancillary facilities, 4 court sports hall, multi-activity sports rooms, fitness suite, squash courts and associated ancillary facilities · Library including improved IT suite for community internet access · Facilities and services for young people, including community recording facilities · A variety of multi-purpose meeting/resource rooms for community, partner and council use · Community café and licensed catering facilities · Crèche · Personal care room(s) (i.e. for disabled people and their carers) · Desk and office space for community based Council and partner staff – to include provision for the community to meet with council officers by appointment, e.g. housing, revenues and benefits, planning etc · Large multi-purpose (sprung floor) community hall – to incorporate stage facilities with appropriate other wider community ancillary facilities, e.g. skittles, darts, snooker etc. · A variety of areas for dedicated storage – to be located across the facility and enough to cater for all needs · Appropriate car parking and bicycle storage facilities · Outdoor recreation and sporting facilities to include an all weather pitch
(b) Develop this proposal so it is delivered with minimal disruption to the existing services and facilities.
ACTION: Lucy Murray-Brown |