Issue - meetings

To receive any updates from partner organisations:

·        Healthwatch Wiltshire

·        NHS Wiltshire Clinical Commissioning Group

·        Older People’s Champion and Partnership for Older People (POPP)

·        Pewsey Community Area Partnership

·        Wiltshire Police

·        Dorset and Wiltshire Fire and Rescue

·        Pewsey Dementia Action Alliance

·        Others

There was an update from Pewsey Community Area Partnership, who raised concerns for the Pewsey Area Bus Review and the lack of Wiltshire Council’s response to the concerns raised. It was maintained that there had been a 40% cut in bus services in the area. Cllr Stuart Wheeler said that the Area Board would follow up these concerns and seek a representative to attend a future meeting and explain the cuts.

Cllr Paul Oatway gave an update on behalf of Inspector Nick Mawson. The Board were advised that there had been an increase in dwelling burglaries, with 9 instances since 1 July 2017. He urged attendees to adopt crime preventative measures. He also said that theft from motor vehicles was still an issue, but that the police were conducting pre-planned operations, and tracking offenders. Attention was also drawn to instances of hare coursing and poaching, stating its significance and connection with other crime.

Cllr Paul Oatway also gave an update on behalf of District Commander Thomas Brolan, stating that the service had recently been restructured. Cllr Oatway informed the Board that he had visited the Fire Station and observed Fire Service Officers performing some of their drills. Cllr Oatway praised Commander Brolan for his enthusiasm and professional engagement in his duties.