Agenda item

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 Community Area Network (CCAN)

(f)   Chamber of Commerce

(g)  Shadow Corsham Community Operations Board (COB)

(a)  Police Update

The Police Authority was currently writing the Policing Plan for 2012/13.  This would be the last Plan before the election of a Police and Crime Commissioner for Wiltshire and Swindon in November.  Consultation would be undertaken in as many places as possible, (in addition to the public survey, meeting with MPs, Councillors and Youth Parliament), and feedback from Area Boards was key to understanding the issues that affect communities.  If people wanted to raise an issue of concern suitable for a strategic approach through the plan they could do so via the Police Authority on 01380 734022 or by emailing angus.macpherson@wiltshire.pnn.gov.uk

The Service to the Community Award recognises the exceptional service made by individuals within a Neighbourhood Policing Team.  This could be a Police Officer, Police Community Support Officer, Special Constable or volunteer.  Nominations were currently being sought for the award.

The closing date for nominations is Friday 2 March 2012 and nominations could be made using the following telephone number or email address:

Tel: 01380 734022

Email: police.authority@wiltshire.pnn.police.uk

Wiltshire was now officially the safest County in England.  In the Corsham area violent crime was down by 41% and dwelling burglary was down by 33%.  Total crime was down by 15%.

(b)  Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service

A written update was circulated with the agenda.

(c)  NHS Wiltshire

A written update was circulated with the agenda.

(d)  Box Parish Council

The Parish Council was currently undertaking a rolling programme of works including buildings; work to the cemetery and to the recreation ground.  The community payback team were now clearing the pond on the recreation ground. 

(e)  Colerne Parish Council

At the last Area Board meeting a grant was awarded to the Football Club which would be meeting on Saturdays at 11am.  Currently 28 children (both boys and girls) were participating.  Plans for the Jubilee celebrations were now underway.  The snow clearance plan was also progressing well.

(f)   Corsham Town Council

Corsham Town Council was currently seeking nominations for the Community Awards and would particularly welcome young people nominations.  The Town Council was very pleased to see that arrests had been made in relation to metal thefts in the area.

(g)  Lacock Parish Council

A Steering Group had been set up at the History Centre to consider how to proceed with the Lacock Abbey archives.

(h)  Corsham Community Area Network (CCAN)

CCAN was continuing to work with the Community Operations Board on the campus project.  Planning for the JSNA community planning event was also taking place.  People were being invited to the event to talk about how Corsham could be developed in the future.  The feedback would then be analysed and would help in developing the community plan.

(i)    Chamber of Commerce

The Chamber was planning an event in conjunction with the Town Council entitled “Corsham means business”.  The event would be taking place in May or June and aimed to promote less well known businesses in the area and to provide help and advice to businesses. 

The Chamber would also be meeting at the Methuen Arms at 7.30am on Weds 15 February for a breakfast meeting to discuss the Copenacre development and outcome of the public consultation.

(j)    Community Operations Board

A written report and minutes of recent meetings were circulated with the agenda papers.