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Agenda and minutes

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Contact: Kevin Fielding  (Democratic Services Officer)

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20.

Chairman's Announcements, Welcome and Introductions

Minutes:

The Chairman welcomed everyone to the meeting of the Tidworth Area Board.

 

It was noted that local people had become frustrated with vehicles using local byways on the Army ranges. Concerns were raised re issues when trying to telephone Landmark to highlight the byways issue. It was agreed that MOD Police were aware of the situation, but that a better hotline to Landmark would be useful.

21.

Apologies for Absence

Minutes:

Apologies for absence were received from Lt Col Nick Turner – Tidworth Garrison and Station Manager Dave Adamson – Dorset & Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service

22.

Declarations of Interest

To receive any declarations of disclosable interests or dispensations granted by the Standards Committee.

 

Minutes:

There were no declarations of disclosable interests.

 

23.

Minutes

To confirm the minutes of the meeting held on Wednesday 23 September 2020

Supporting documents:

Minutes:

Decision

 

·         The minutes of the meeting held on Wednesday 23 September 2020 were agreed as a correct record and signed by the Chairman

 

24.

Police Update

Inspector Dean Knight

Minutes:

Inspector Dean Knight gave the Police update

 

Points made included:

 

·         That statistics for crime, domestic violence and burglaries were all down

 

·         That a dedicated car patrol had been assigned for army covid breaches

 

·         MOD and Wiltshire police were working well, with the intention to work more closely when current lookdown ends

 

·         Drugs and youth engagement – work ongoing on this important issue.

 

·         Rural crime team carrying out joint ops with MOD police.

 

·         That the local Community Policing Team had recently caught four people hare coursing.

 

·         It was noted that the Area Board members would like a neighbourhood tasking meeting to be arranged

 

The Chairman thanked Inspector Knight

 

25.

Fire & Rescue Update

Station Manager Dave Adamson

Supporting documents:

Minutes:

The written update contained in the agenda pack was noted

 

26.

Future Direction of Area Board meetings

To discuss when the Area Board should meet in future, with the potential of dovetailing recovery meetings

 

Minutes:

A discussion ensued as to when the Area Board should meet in future, with the potential of dovetailing recovery meetings.

 

It was agreed that the Chairman, Community Engagement Manager and the Democratic Services Officer would look at dates, with a view to dovetailing Area Board meetings with the Recovery meetings sometime in the new year.

 

 

27.

Community Engagement Manager Update

Richard Rogers Community Engagement Manager

 

Minutes:

Richard Rogers Community Engagement Manager gave a brief update

 

Points made included:

 

·         That the next Census would be taking place during March 2021. War veterans would be included on the form under the armed forces covenant. Richard Rogers was keen to speak to community groups & minority groups etc to encourage these group to fill out their census forms and get involved so that their voices could be heard.

 

·         That the Leisure centre would re-open on the 3 December after lockdown ended with lots of activities already planned.

 

The Chairman thanked Richard Rogers

 

28.

Thematic Group Updates

·         Health & Wellbeing Group Reia Jones

·         Older Person & Carers Champion Tony Pickernell

·         Multi Agency Forum Richard Rogers

·         Multi Faith Group Rev’d Tim Laundon

·         Sports and Leisure Group - Col Jamie Balls

 

Supporting documents:

Minutes:

·         Health & Wellbeing Group Reia Jones – The written update was noted

 

·         Multi Agency Forum Richard Rogers – That good work had been carried out by local groups looking after vulnerable people etc

 

It was hoped that the Acting Garrison Commander would be able to attend future Area Boards.

 

The Chairman thanked everybody for their updates.

 

29.

Community Area Transport Group Update

To note the CATG report attached to the agenda, and consider any

recommendation arising from the last meeting

 

Cllr Mark Connolly

 

Minutes:

 

Cllr Mark Connolly presented the CATG report attached to the agenda, and asked the Area Board members to consider any recommendation arising from the last meeting Monday 12 October 2020

 

Decision

 

·         That the Area board notes the report of the meeting dated Monday 12 October 2020 and agrees the recommendations

 

The Chairman thanked Cllr Connolly for his report

30.

Updates from Town and Parish Councils, the Army, NHS and other Partners

To receive any updates

 

Supporting documents:

Minutes:

Everleigh PC – the written update was noted

 

 

Chute PC

 

·         That the remembrance service was held in a scaled down format

 

·         That three Christmas trees were to be planted in the village

 

 

Tidworth TC

 

·         That the remembrance service was held in a scaled down format

 

·         That some repairs were being carried out to play parks

 

·         That Christmas lights were being put up where appropriate due to the pandemic

 

 

Ludgershall TC

 

·         That Christmas lights were being put up where appropriate due to the pandemic

 

·         That the remembrance service was held in a scaled down format

 

The Chairman thanked everybody for their updates

31.

Community Area Grants

To determine any applications for Community Area Grants.

 

Grant application packs for the Community Area Grants Scheme are available from the Community Area Manager or electronically at:

 

http://www.wiltshire.gov.uk/communityandliving/areaboards/areaboardscommunitygrantsscheme.htm.

Supporting documents:

Minutes:

Decision

Chute Village Hall awarded £332 for Chute village hall WI-FI installation and security camera

32.

Date of Next Meeting

The next meeting of the Tidworth Area Board will be on Monday 25 January 2021

Minutes:

The next meeting of the Tidworth Area Board will be held on Monday 25 January 2021

 

33.

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