Agenda and 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.

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

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

There were no declarations of disclosable interests.

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

Decision

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

Inspector Dean Knight

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

Station Manager Dave Adamson

The written update contained in the agenda pack was noted

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

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.

Richard Rogers – Community Engagement Manager

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

·         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

·         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.

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

recommendation arising from the last meeting

Cllr Mark Connolly

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

To receive any updates

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

Decision

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

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

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