Agenda and draft minutes

The Chairman, Cllr Sven Hocking welcomed everyone to the meeting of the Salisbury Area Board and invited the members of the Board to introduce themselves.

 

There were none.

 

To confirm the minutes of the meeting held on Monday 4^th November 2019.

Decision

The minutes of the meeting held on Thursday 4 November 2019 were agreed as a correct record and signed by the Chairman.

 

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

 

There were none.

An update from the Chairman on outcomes and actions arising from previous meetings of the Area Board and upcoming news and events for the area, including:

 

·       New Carers Champion – Helen Dowse

·       Salisbury Train Station – Parking development 

·       Salisbury Joint Strategic Needs Assessment Event (JSNA)

New Carers Champion

 

Helen Dowse had been appointed as the new Carers Champion for the area, working as a volunteer with Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust, Salisbury Medical Practice and Carers Support Wiltshire (CSW). 

 

Involved in the two Carers Cafes at Salisbury District Hospital and Salisbury Medical Practice.  The cafes are primarily to provide help, support and information for adult Carers. 

 

• Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust (SDH) – open every Thursday from 2.30 – 4pm.

 

• Salisbury Medical Practice (SMP) - held on the first Tuesday of the month in Fisherton House on Wilton Road from 10.30 to 11.30am.

 

 

 

Salisbury Train Station

 

South West Railway would like to add an additional level to the car park on the south side of the station which was already in the lease. This would be part of the Franchise Commitment to create additional car parking.

 

 

 

Salisbury Joint Strategic Needs Assessment (JSNA)

 

Every two to three years the Salisbury Area Board hosts an event to bring together partners and interested people, to discuss and set the priorities for the area by combining service led data with local insight and opinion. The next JSNA event for Salisbury will take place on Thursday 21^st May, 7.00pm at City Hall Salisbury.

 

Bus Shelters

 

A contactor has been appointed and remedial works on the five shelters would follow in due course.

 

Salisbury Climate Change Forum

 

At the Area Board meeting on 4^th November 2019, the Board called for people to come forward to form a working group to look at Climate Change issues.

 

The first meeting of this newly formed group would be held as a public event on 26^th February 2020, 6.00pm at the Guild Hall, where everyone was welcome.

 

a.     Wiltshire Council Updates

b.     Healthwatch

c.     Clinical Commissioning Group

d.     Police

e.     Fire

f.       SCC – link (written update attached)

g.     Salisbury BID - link

The Chairman drew attention to the written information items, attached to the agenda or circulated at the meeting. These were:

 

a.     Wiltshire Council Updates

b.     Healthwatch

c.     Clinical Commissioning Group

d.     Police

e.     Fire

f.       SCC

g.     Salisbury BID

h.     PCC precept consultation

 

The Board congratulated Amanda Newbery and the Purple Flag Team for securing the accreditation.

 

Information on Network Rail’s plans for the closure of Gramshaw Road Level Crossing, and replacement with a stepped footbridge.

 

Speaker: Pam Elkington, Liability Negotiations Adviser Wessex

 

Pam Elkington, Liability Negotiations Adviser for Network Rail, and Colin McGowan, Level Crossing Manager for the area presented information and answered questions on the plans for the closure of Gramshaw Road Level Crossing, and replacement with a stepped footbridge, as part of an early stage consultation.

 

It was noted that: -

 

The residents in the closest houses would be consulted prior to the general public consultation, mobility access would assessed but due to the site layout a ramp may not be possible. 

 

A copy of the presentation is attached to the minutes

Information on the changes to Waste and Recycling collections planned to take effect in February 2020.

 

Officer: Tracy Carter, Waste Management & Carbon Reduction Lead Officer

Tracy Carter, Waste Management & Carbon Reduction Lead Officer, gave a presentation on the proposed changes to the Waste & Recycling service for 2020.

 

A copy of the presentation slides are attached to the minutes.

 

Key points included:

 

·         Plastic film, black plastic or plant pots of any colour would not be collected

·         Bins should be out by 7am on the day of collection

·         Some collection days would change – info available online

·         The black box would be for glass and textiles only

·         A reduction to the number of collection vehicles & reduced environmental impact

·         A new materials recovery facility

·         All collections would remain fortnightly

·         online email updates available

·         For larger or additional blue-lidded bin register via the council’s website via the following link

·         Wiltshire Council is a signatory to the End Destination Charter and publishes an annual return on its website

 

Notes: -

 

There were no electric vehicles with the capacity/range currently on the market to replace the current diesel offering but Wiltshire Council would review the market on a regular basis.

 

The new vehicles collect both blue and black bins at the same time so reducing the number of vehicle runs.

 

Residents urged to report when bins are not returned to the house from which they were taken so that the contractor / collection team could be advised.

 

The blue recycling bags blow around the streets when empty.

 

A copy of the presentation is attached to the minutes.

 

To receive updates from Victoria Moloney, Head of South Wilts Economic Recovery Team, and Tom Dobrashian, Programme Director for Economic Recovery.

Victoria Moloney, Head of South Wilts Economic Recovery & Tom Dobrashian, Programme Director for Economic Recovery presented updates on:

 

Salisbury Central Area Framework (CAF)

 

•        A consultation would run from 16 January to 28 February 2020

•        Exhibition about the CAF and other projects would be on 29 January, 2:30 to 7.00pm, at the United Reformed Church.

•        Displays also available at the Library 16 January - 28 February

 

High Street Fund (HSF)

 

•        Draft business case due in March

•        Full business case in June

•        Decisions anticipated in Autumn 2020

•        Emerging proposals include:

o   Fisherton Street City Gateway Enhancements

o   Station Quarter

o   Transport Accessibility

o   Illuminating Salisbury

o   Heritage Artisan Arcade

 

 

Area Board current financial position:

 

	Community Area Grants	Young People	Health and Wellbeing
Opening balance 2019/20	£73,150.67	£29,047.33	£7,799.02
Awarded to date	£42,875.18	£13,360.00	£9,572.00
Current Balance	£30,275.18	£18.785.00	£4835.36
Balance if all grants are agreed based on recommendations	£4962.68	£5568.00	£1140.36

 

 

Community Area Grants:

 

Applicant	Amount requested
Applicant: Sarum Academy Project Title: Sarum Academy Climbing Wall View full application	£5,000.00
Applicant: Able Hands Together CIC Project Title: Able Hands Together CIC Barn View full application	£5,000.00
Applicant: CMS Project Title: River Bourne Island Project View full application	£1,000.00
Applicant: Hoodwink Theatre Project Title: Seniors Silent Disco View full application	£3,055.00
Applicant: Safer & Supportive Salisbury Project Title: Salisbury’s Hidden Figures Pilot Project View full application	£5000.00
Applicant: Salisbury BID Project Title: Empty Shop Window Dressing View full application	£5000.00
Applicant: Community Transport South Wiltshire Project Title: Community transport computer replacement and upgrade View full application	£1257.50

 

 

Youth Funding:

 

Applicant	Amount requested
Applicant: South Wilts Grammar School Project Title: The Hearing Project   View full application	£1050.00
Applicant: Area Board Initiative Project Title: Sarum Ward Xmas   View full application	£250.00 Awarded under delegated powers
Applicant: Wiltshire Creative Project Title: Take Over Festival   View full application	£5,000.00
Applicant: Salisbury Live Project Title: Salisbury Live 2020   View full application	£2,900.00
Applicant: Harnham Schools Association Project Title: Harnham Slope Fun Run   View full application	£430.00
Applicant: Barford Hornets Project Title: Barford Hornets Football Club   View full application	£987.00
Applicant: Family Counselling Trust Project Title: Family Counselling Trust Wiltshire. - Mental Health View full application	£2600.00

 

Health & Wellbeing Funding:

 

Applicant	Amount requested
Applicant: Community Transport South Wiltshire Project Title: Supporting Isolation and Loneliness for Vulnerable People View full application	£1000.00
Applicant: TEDx Salisbury Project Title: TEDx Salisbury View full application	£1000.00
Applicant: Dance Six-0 Project Title: DANCE SIX-0 Dancing for Health Project for Elderly People View full application	£1440.00
Applicant: Salisbury Older People’s Champion Project Title: Silver Salisbury 2020 Steering Group & Programme Planning View full application	£975.00

 

 

 

The Board considered the following funding bids:

 

Community Area Grants Budget 2019/20:

 

Sarum Academy – Climbing Wall – requested £5,000

 

The Board supported part funding towards this project, on the understanding that there would be a concession for young people from locally deprived areas, and suggested the applicant approach two neighbouring Area Boards for additional funding contributions.

 

Decision

Sarum Academy was awarded £3000 towards the Climbing Wall project.

Reason – The application met the Community Area Grants Criteria 2019/20

 

Able Hands Together CIC – Barn Project – requested £5,000

 

The Board supported part funding of 80% of the requested amount, to reflect the 80% of participants which were reported to come from the Salisbury area.

 

Decision

Able Hands was awarded £4000 towards the Barn Project.

Reason – The application met the Community Area Grants Criteria 2019/20

 

Milford Preservation Group – River Bourne Island Project – requested £1,000

David Lovibond.

 

Decision

Milford Preservation Group was awarded £1000 towards the River Bourne Island Project.

Reason – The application met the Community Area Grants Criteria 2019/20

 

Hoodwink Theatre – Seniors Silent Disco – requested £3055

 

Decision

Hoodwink Theatre was awarded £3055 towards the Seniors Silent Disco project.

Reason – The application met the Community Area Grants Criteria 2019/20

 

Safer & Supportive Salisbury – Salisbury’s Hidden Figures Pilot Project – requested £5,000

 

Decision

Safer & Supportive Salisbury was awarded £5000 towards Salisbury Hidden Figures project.

Reason – The application met the Community Area Grants Criteria 2019/20

 

Salisbury BID – Empty Shop Window Dressing – requested £5,000

Robin McGowan

 

Decision

Salisbury BID was awarded up to £5000 towards the Empty Shop Window scheme.

Reason – The application met the Community Area Grants Criteria 2019/20

 

Community Transport South Wiltshire - Community Transport computer replacement and upgrade – requested £ 1257.50

 

Decision

Community Transport South Wiltshire was awarded £1257.50 towards a Computer replacement.

Reason – The application met the Community Area Grants Criteria 2019/20

 

 

Youth Funding Budget 2019/20:

 

South Wilts Grammar School – The Hearing Project – requested £1050

Our goal is to make Salisbury the first deaf friendly city in Europe.

 

Decision

The Board supported the Recommendation of the LYN to award £1050 to the Hearing Project – SWGS.

 

Area Board Initiative – Sarum Ward Xmas – requested £250

 

Decision

The Board noted that an awarded of £250 had been made under Delegated Powers on 14 November 2019, to the Sarum Ward Christmas Initiative, due to the project taking place before the next Area Board meeting.

 

Wiltshire Creative – Take Over Festival – requested £5,000

 

Decision

The Board supported the Recommendation of the LYN to award £5000 towards the Take Over Festival 2020.

 

Salisbury Live – Salisbury Live 2020 – requested £2900

 

Decision

The Board supported the Recommendation of the LYN to award £2900 towards Salisbury Live 2020.

 

Harnham Schools Association – Harnham Slope Fun Run – requested £430

(12^th July – all ages welcome. 1k 3k 5k runs available)

 

Decision

The Board supported the Recommendation of the LYN to award £430 to the Harnham Slope Fun  ...  view the full minutes text for item 10.

The date of the next meeting is Thursday 26^th March 2020, 7.00pm at City Hall, Salisbury.

 

2020/21 meeting dates:

 

26 March / 21 May / 2 July / 1 October / 26 November / 21 January / 4 March

 

The Chairman thanked everyone for attending and noted that the next meeting of the Salisbury Area Board would be held on Thursday 26^th March 2020, 7.00pm at City Hall, Salisbury.