Venue: The Pavilion, Valens Terrace, Box, Wiltshire, SN13 8NT
Contact: Marie Todd
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Chairman's Welcome and Introductions Supporting documents: Minutes: The Chairman welcomed everyone to the meeting and stated that he was happy to host the area board meeting at the Box Pavilion for the first time. |
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Apologies for Absence Minutes: Apologies for absence were received from Councillor Jennie Hartless from Box Parish Council. |
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Minutes To approve and sign as a correct record the minutes of the meeting held on 19 October 2010. Supporting documents: Minutes: The minutes of the meeting held on 19 October 2010 were confirmed and signed by the chairman subject to the following amendment:
Under the list of those people in attendance it should be made clear that David Martin is the Clerk to Corsham Town Council and not a councillor. |
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Declarations of Interest To declare any personal or prejudicial interests or dispensations granted by the Standards Committee. Minutes: Councillor Peter Davis declared a prejudicial interest in the grant applications submitted by Corsham Town Council as he was a member of the town council. Councillor Davis did not speak or vote on these grant applications and left the meeting while they were considered. |
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Chairman's Announcements Supporting documents: Minutes: The chairman made the following announcements:
(a) Local Flood Protection
In order to help communities protect themselves from flood risk, Wiltshire Council was introducing a scheme to supply gel sacs, these were similar to sandbags but inflated when in contact with water.
Parish and Town Councils would be able to purchase a stock which they could hold in the community for distribution during a flood event or purchase the gel sacs on behalf of householders.
The gel sacs were available to Parish and Town Councils for £2.50 each and anyone wishing to purchase them should complete and email the form attached to the agenda papers to Sarah Peterson (sarahpeterson@wiltshire.gov.uk) or telephone 01225 713377.
(b) Results of Waste Consultation
The waste consultation finished on 20 August 2010. There was a report on the full results of the consultation on the Council’s website.
Over 10,000 people responded to the consultation and just over 70% were in favour of the proposal.
A report on the consultation was considered by the Cabinet on 19 October 2010 and it was decided to go ahead with the proposal, subject to the detail contained in the Comprehensive Spending Review.
The proposed service changes were planned for summer 2011 and residents would be kept informed throughout the process.
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Town Parish and Partner Updates To receive any updates from the following partners:
(a) Wiltshire Police (b) Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service (c) NHS Wiltshire (d) Town and Parish Council Nominated Representatives (e) Corsham Area Young People’s Issues Group (f) Chamber of Commerce Supporting documents:
Minutes: (a) Wiltshire Police
An update report was circulated with the agenda papers.
(b) Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service
An update report was circulated with the agenda papers.
(c) NHS Wiltshire
An update report was circulated with the agenda papers. It was noted that a number of changes would be made to the NHS in the coming months with more responsibility being given to GPs. Public health responsibilities would be transferred to local authorities. The PCT had to make 40% savings in management costs and this would lead to staff reductions.
(d) Corsham Town Council
The Christmas lights would be switched on this Friday from 5.30pm outside the Town Hall.
The Corsham Community Area Network had given a presentation to the Town Council regarding the review of street lighting. The Town Council thanked the local volunteers for their work on this project which would save money.
A meeting was to be held at the Corsham Community Centre to consult on the community campus.
Basil Hill was now occupied and there were moves to sell the old Copenacre site which would have an impact on the local area.
(e) Box Parish Council
Local residents were concerned about the development of a community campus for Corsham as they did not wish to lose Box Library or to see this service diminish.
The outcome of the car parking review was awaited and the Parish Council hoped that when a decision was made it would be favourable to grade 4 parking areas. It was noted that a decision would be made on the car parking strategy at the Cabinet meeting on 14 December.
The Parish Council noted that the old MoD sites were being sold and hoped there would be support for housing on these sites rather than industrial use.
(f) CAYPIG
The next CAYPIG meeting would take place on Weds 8 December at 6pm at the Mansion House.
(g) Chamber of Commerce
Georgina Fairbrass introduced herself as the new president of the Chamber. She state that anyone in the community area was very welcome to contact her if there was anything they wished to discuss.
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Corsham Community Area Network (CCAN) Update To receive a progress report and forward work plan from the Corsham Community Area Network (CCAN) and to consider the network’s request for its second tranche of funding. Supporting documents:
Minutes: CCAN was now in its second year and was working very well in partnership with the area board and Wiltshire Council. New members had joined the group and closer links were now being forged with parish and town councils which was welcomed.
A mid-year report was submitted setting out the work that CCAN had carried out along with a workplan for 2010/11 and a claim for running costs for consideration.
The following work was currently being undertaken:
New projects included:
· A public transport partnership to enable better integration in the community area. This would include face to face contact with providers. · Publicity for transport matters. · Exploring how CCAN could be involved in the effectiveness of subsidised bus routes. · Cycle networks · Bus stop audit · Timetables
In response to a comment made at the meeting the Transport Group agreed to consider the problems caused by buses when stopping at the smaller bus stops and whether these could be enlarged to provide more space for the vehicles.
A comment was also made that the bus service numbers 82, 83 and 84 needed more publicity.
It was noted that CCAN had found officers at Wiltshire Council to be very positive and the group had been greatly encouraged by this. The Area Board felt that the work undertaken with CCAN had been very successful and was an excellent example of partnership working in the local community.
Decision That the funding request from CCAN for £5,500 be agreed. |
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Dog Control Orders To receive a presentation from Graham Steady, Environmental Protection Team Leader, and to comment on the proposals to consolidate Dog Control Orders across Wiltshire. Minutes: The Area Board received a presentation from Graham Steady, Environmental Protection Team Leader, regarding proposals to consolidate Dog Control Orders across Wiltshire.
The following issues were discussed:
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Parish Steward Scheme To view a DVD on the Parish Steward Scheme. Adrian Hampton, Head of Local Highways and Streetscene, will be available to answer any questions. Minutes: The Area Board viewed a DVD giving information about the Parish Steward Scheme. Adrian Hampton, Head of Local Highways and Streetscene, then answered questions relating to the role.
The following issues were discussed:
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2011 Census - Local Perspectives To receive a presentation from Doug Anderson, Demography Researcher, regarding the 2011 Census and to find out how local people can be involved. Minutes: This item was withdrawn from the agenda as the officer due to make a presentation was unable to attend. It was likely that the census would be discussed at the next meeting if time allowed. |
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Minerals Extraction - Local Perspective To discuss the initial site options for the aggregate minerals site allocations. Minutes: A consultation regarding the initial site options for the aggregate minerals site allocations was currently taking place.
There were three sites which had been put forward as possibilities in the Corsham Community Area. These sites were all in the Lacock area and plans were available to view at the meeting.
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Cabinet Representative - Councillor Dick Tonge The Cabinet representative, Councillor Dick Tonge, will talk about his responsibilities for Highways and Transport and will invite questions Minutes: Councillor Dick Tonge, Cabinet Member for Highways and Transport, talked about his portfolio and answered questions.
It was noted that there was likely to be a 28% reduction in the government grant for next year and that this was likely to be front-loaded. This meant that a larger proportion of the savings would have to be made in the first year. A number of managers were to be made redundant in order to make some savings.
The Localism Bill was also due to be published in December. This was likely to mean that there would be more local delegation of services but the detail was not yet clear.
Councillor Alan Macrae also talked about his responsibilities as Portfolio Holder for Schools. There were likely to be a number of new academies in Wiltshire as schools had now been given more opportunity to change their status. This meant that school funding would be provided directly from the government and not from local authorities. There were also likely to be changes to the school transport system but the details were not yet clear. |
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Community Area Grants The Wiltshire Councillors will consider the following applications to the Community Area Grants Scheme:
(a) Box Rovers Football Club – To consider an application for £944 to purchase football equipment. (b) Corsham Primary PTA – To consider an application for £1,000 to purchase a play den and shelter that can also be used by parents attending after school activities. (c) Corsham Town Council – To consider an application for £1,780 to purchase and install new play equipment at Dicketts Avenue Play Area. (d) Corsham Town Council – To consider an application for £3.307 to install lighting at the skate park facility to increase safety.
Supporting documents:
Minutes: The Area Board considered four applications for 2010/11 community area grant funding.
Decision
(1) To award Box Rovers Football Club £944 to enable the group to purchase equipment.
Reason for Decision The application demonstrates a link to the Corsham Area Community Plan by providing activities for young people.
(2) To award Corsham Primary School PTA £1,000 to purchase and install a large play den and sun shelter.
Reason for Decision The application demonstrates a link to the Corsham Area Community Plan by providing education and lifelong learning and places to meet.
(3) To award Corsham Town Council £1, 780 to purchase and install new play equipment at Dicketts Avenue Play Area.
Reason for Decision The application demonstrates a link to the Corsham Area Community Plan by providing facilities and activities for people in the community area.
(4) To award Corsham Town Council £3,307 to install lighting at Springfield Recreation Ground Skatepark subject to the successful planning application and the balance of funding being in place.
Reason for Decision The application demonstrates a link to the Corsham Area Community Plan by offering facilities and activities for people in the community area and improving facilities which will enhance the community as a whole.
It was noted that there was now a balance of £19,103.12 in the budget for community area grants and local organisations were advised to apply as soon as possible as there was only one further funding round before the end of the financial year.
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Corsham Heritage and Information Centre Minutes: It was noted that the staff at the Corsham Heritage and Information Centre had been nominated for the Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service. They had passed the first stage and had been visited by referees for the second stage on Monday 22 November. Whether or not they gain the Award, the Area Board agreed to congratulate them on getting this far in the process. |
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Future Meeting Dates and Forward Plan To note that the next meeting will take place on 1 February 2011 at Corsham Town Hall. The forward work plan for the area board is attached for information. Supporting documents: Minutes: It was noted that the next meeting would take place on 1 February 2011 at Corsham Town Hall. |