Issue - meetings

To receive an update from the partners listed below:

·        Wiltshire Police

·        Dorset & Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service

·        NHS Wiltshire/ CCG

·        Town and Parish Councils

·        Calne Area Parish Forum

Police

Sgt Dom Pocock was in attendance and referred to the Police Update in the agenda. A criticism was raised at the lack of Police presence in Calne, namely that there was one PCSO covering the area. Sgt Pocock advised the Board that Calne would soon be receiving an additional PCSO and that staffing and allocation of resources was under constant review.

Fire & Rescue Service

Tom Burns- Station Commander for Calne was in attendance and referred to the Update in the Agenda.

Town and Parish Councils

Verbal updates were received from Town and Parish Councils. Notably, Cherhill Parish Council representatives informed the Board that a plan for a new village hall had been sent to Wiltshire Council for review and they were awaiting amendments. Compton Bassett Parish representatives asked the Board to visit its local church, and to consider making donations towards it maintenance. Hillmarton Parish representatives announced a successful GoatFest on 8 September 2017 and also drew attention to a recent Flower Festival that was held in the local church. Cllr Trotman, as the Mayor of Calne,  reported on a successful heritage week, and the upcoming Music & Arts Festival in Calne.