Agenda and minutes

i.Election of the Chairman

To elect a Chairman for the forthcoming year.

 

ii.Election of the Vice Chairman

To elect a Vice Chairman for the forthcoming year.

 

iii.Appointments to Outside Bodies and Working Groups.

To note that appointments to outside bodies which were made

by the Board last year along with any changes as detailed in

the attached document will continue for 2013/14.

Cllr Chris Williams was elected Chairman of the Tidworth Area Board.

 

Cllr Mark Connolly was elected Vice-Chairman of the Tidworth Area Board.

 

 

Appointments to Working Groups and Outside Bodies

 

·       Community Area Transport Group – Cllr Mark Connolly.

 

·       Shadow Campus Operations Board – Cllr Mark Connolly.

 

·       Tidworth Community Area Partnership – Cllr Chris Williams.

 

·       Tidworth Leisure Centre Executive Committee – Cllr Charles Howard.

 

·       Youth Advisory Group – Cllr Chris Williams.

 

·       Wellington Academy Governing Body – Cllr Charles Howard.

 

The Chairman welcomed everyone to the Collingbourne Ducis Village Hall for the meeting of the Tidworth Area Board and gave everybody in attendance the opportunity to introduce themselves.

 

The Chairman thanked Col Paddy Tabor for his support of the Area Board and the local community.

 

The Chairman congratulated Sgt Mark Freeman on his promotion to Police Inspector and PCSO Philippa Royston who was now training to become a Police Constable.

 

The Chairman thanked Betty Dobson who was retiring for her support of the Area Board and children’s services in the community.

Apologies for absence were received from Maurice Betteridge – Tidworth Town Council and David Wildman – Chamber of Commerce.

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

 

There were no declarations of interest.

To confirm the minutes of the meeting held on 18 March 2013.

Decision

 

·       The minutes of the 18 March 2013 meeting were agreed as a correct record and signed by the Chairman.

 

·       Matters Arising.

          There were no matters arising.

 

The Community Partnership agreement (CAPA) 2013/14 was signed by Col Paddy Tabor – Chairman, Tidworth Community Area Partnership and Cllr Chris Williams – Chairman, Tidworth Area Board.

To receive a presentation from the committee of Tidworth Mums.

 

Representatives from the Tidworth Mums Group outlines the work carried out by their group and achievements over the last year.

 

Points made included:

 

Aims of the Tidworth Mums

 

•           To provide parents and carers, both civilian and military with better information of what services are available to them in Tidworth.

 

•           To create additional and structured pre-school activities and encourage parental participation.

 

•           To create volunteering opportunities that will reap benefits to the wider community.

 

•           To welcome new families into the area and provide useful and relevant information on the local area.

 

•           To organise social evenings and events to encourage interaction and provide the opportunity to learn new skills.

 

 

Web site

 

•           2000+ unique visitors since launch end August 2012.

 

•           Being actively used by regular visitors for local information on groups, activities, volunteering opportunities and other community events and news.

 

•           Eight Paying advertisers with several more showing interest.

 

•           Goal to be self funding within one year.

 

 

Social Media

 

•           740 Facebook Group members.

 

•           Group used in new, inventive ways by members.

 

•           Twitter account.

 

•           Community Blog.

 

 

Funding

 

•           March 2012 – Wiltshire area board donate £1,500 for the soft play area.

 

•           September 2012 – Tidworth Town Council donate £184.00 for storage.

 

•           September 2012 - Wiltshire area board donate £2,000 towards play equipment and Tidworth Mums’ set up costs.

 

•           May 2013 - The Community Foundation £730 towards play equipment and story sacks.

 

•           Continued donations received towards children’s snacks.

 

 

Tidworth Mums visit to Whitehall

 

·       In March 2013 we were invited to attend a meeting with The Minister of State for Defence, Welfare and Veterans the Rt Hon Mark Francois MP.

 

•           We have been asked to produce a DVD to be distributed to other Garrisons with the potential to replicate our model in other towns.

 

•           We are working with a company called “Fixers” who will be filming with us this month.

 

What next?

 

•           Filming with Fixers.

 

•           The Glass House Project.

 

•           Regular events conducted – Once every 4-6 weeks.

 

•           Use local resources for active and affordable days out.

 

•           Support other groups and encourage a proactive approach in our community.

 

·       Volunteering opportunities.

 

 

The Chairman thanked the Tidworth Mums on behalf of the Area Board for the good work that they had achieved so far in the community.

To introduce Imogen Dallimore – Tidworth Community Co-ordinator, Highways & Street Scene Services, Wiltshire Council.

Imogen Dallimore was introduced as the new Tidworth Community Highways & Street Scene Services co-ordinator. Her role would be to pull together a range of services from one central point, giving local communities better street scene services.

 

It was agreed that as littering appeared to be a recurring theme, the Area Board could have a litter themed agenda item at a future meeting, with Imogen coming back to the Area Board to present this.

 

The Chairman thanked Imogen Dallimore for attending the meeting.

Alistair Cunningham to update.

Alistair Cunningham - Service Director Economy & Regeneration, Wiltshire Council and Cllr Fleur de Rhe-Philipe gave a presentation that outlined “Army 20/20”, and the role of Wiltshire Council.

 

Points made included:

 

Key messages

 

•        Through the MCI Partnership Wiltshire was optimising the economic and social benefits of the military presence, and aligning council and partners services to meet the changing needs of the military.

 

•        Wiltshire Council would continue to support the military, their families and veterans.

 

•        Keeping balanced, sustainable communities on Salisbury Plain.

 

 

Ministry of Defence relocation in context

 

•        Move of Defence Technical Training units to Lyneham.

 

•        Regular Army Basing Plan, including troops returning from Germany to Salisbury Plain area.

 

 

Points made from the floor included:

 

·       Stakeholder groups being set up, would be welcomed, as it was important that there was local involvement in the process.

 

·       It was vital that information was available for the local parishes, who were keen to be involved in the process.

 

·       Concerns as to where the water would come from to service the proposed housing and infrastructure expected to be delivered.

 

·       The Area Boards would have a vital role to play in the process.

 

 

It was agreed that Alistair Cunningham and Cllr Fleur de Rhe-Philipe would seek MCI approval for local stakeholder groups to be set up in areas where Army 20/20 and basing requirements would occur.

 

The Chairman thanked Alistair Cunningham and Cllr Fleur de Rhe-Philipe for the presentation.

Cllr Charles Howard to present.

Cllr Charles Howard gave a brief overview of the setting up of the Shadow Campus Operations Board (SCOB), and advised that the SCOB had held regular meetings since its inception on the 19 March 2012. Work carried out during this time included:

 

·       Consultation with the local community on the composition of the Campus. The results of the comprehensive Tidworth Community Area Partnership consultation were currently being reviewed.

 

·       The SCOB had identified a number of target groups that they would be contacting for their specific views on the possible facilities that a Campus could offer the community.

 

·       Following informal meetings with both Ludgershall and Tidworth Town Councils, Wiltshire Council had reiterated its aspiration to continue the building of a close working relationship with the two Councils to deliver the best possible solution for both Tidworth and Ludgershall.

 

·       There have been extensive discussions on the various siting options for Campus facilities in both Tidworth and Ludgershall. The decision making process on this is complicated because details are awaited of any community facilities that may or may not be provided by the Ministry Of Defence as part of “Army 20/20” plans for the Tidworth area. If the Army is to provide facilities, it is important that these are tied in to fit with the facilities provided by Wiltshire Council. In view of the importance of any input and contribution by the MOD it is likely that there would be some delay before the details of the Tidworth Campus could be settled, and it is not possible at the moment to say when the Campus would be completed and come into operation.

 

·       The SCOB was very mindful of the fact that the needs of rural parts of the Tidworth community area, and not just the towns of Tidworth and Ludgershall should be satisfied, this was being taken into account in the discussions that were being held.

 

 

Membership of the SCOB

 

Two members of the board have now finished their appointments and require replacement, these are:

 

·       Col Paddy Tabor, who had recently retired as the Tidworth Garrison Commander. He had been a board member representing the Army as a community group.

 

·       Insp Mark Freeman, who has now moved out of the Tidworth community area. He had been a board member representing the wider community.

 

The Area Board are happy to consider volunteers to fill these two posts, potential candidates which had been suggested are:

 

·       Lieut Col David Barron, Deputy Commander of the Tidworth Garrison to fill the post until Col Tabor’s replacement arrives later this year.

 

·       Sgt Martin Phipps, Wiltshire Police who had been appointed to take over from Insp Freeman, and was due to start work in Tidworth shortly.

 

Any other nominations for these vacancies should be submitted to Mary Cullen, the Community Area Manager, before Tuesday 4^th June.

 

 

The Chairman thanked Cllr Howard for his update.

Cllr Mark Connolly to present.

The Community Area Transport Group update/minutes dated 13 May 2013 are attached to these minutes.

 

The Area Board members gave approval to fund the following schemes:     

 

 

·       Levell Court, Ludgershall Horse warning signs, Tidworth (partner scheme with Polo Club).

 

·       Street light, Manor Bridge Court, Tidworth Contribution toward footpath in Enford.

 

·       Fund survey for possible light controlled crossing in Collingbourne Ducis on A346/A338 near Cadley Road junction.

 

The Chairman thanked Cllr Mark Connolly for his update.

The issues report dated 20 May 2013 was tabled and noted, it is attached to these minutes.

Wiltshire Police – Insp Christian Lange

 

The written update distributed with the agenda was noted.

 

 

Wiltshire Fire & Rescue Service

 

The written report was noted.

 

 

NHS Wiltshire

 

The written report was noted.

 

 

Tidworth Garrison - Col Paddy Tabor

 

Points made included:

 

·       That a development of over three hundred houses had been proposed on land at Area 19, with an expected completion during 2017.

 

 

Tidworth Community Area Partnership – Tony Pickernell.

 

Points made included:

 

·       That TCAP were working with Castledown Radio, the station was now transmitting more live programmes.

 

·       The Partnership was to hold a free community event at the Tattoo Ground, on Saturday 15 June. The event would have both spectator events and trade stalls.

 

·       The next Partnership meeting was planned for Friday 7 June.

 

 

Ludgershall Town Council – Owen White

 

Points made included:

 

·       Town Council bench marking is ongoing.

 

·       There were concerns that the make up of the SCOB was becoming un-balanced.

 

·       That the Parishes should have representations on the SCOB.

 

 

 

Tidworth Town Council

 

·       Tidworth Town Council was now started its meetings to plan for the next four years.

 

 

Everleigh Parish Council – Denis Bottomley

 

·       The Everleigh Summer Fete would be held on Saturday 1 June.

 

 

Netheravon Parish Council – Ian Blair-Pilling

 

Points made included:

 

·       The pedal car race had been organised for Saturday 25 May 2013, entrance open to all villages with the pedal cars provided.

 

 

CollingbourneDucis Parish Council – Keith Cockerton

 

·       That the Parish Council was to carry out a letter drop in the parish which highlighted “Bringing democracy back to the village”.

 

 

Extended Services – Julie Tremlin.

 

·       That the Summer Programme had now been finalised, with lots of activities scheduled both at the Wellington Academy and across the parishes.

 

·       Claire Perry MP had recently visited Extended Services, with coverage from the national media.

 

 

Youth Service – Wendy Higginson

 

Points made included:

 

·       The newly recruited assistant youth workers would soon be taking up their appointments.

 

·       Tidworth Dance had now re-started and would be performing at the Community Day event.

 

·       Was working with the Army Welfare Service to get youth work provision in Perham Down.

 

 

 

Wellington Academy – Andy Scofield

 

·       The Wellington Academy would be holding an Arts Festival during the first week in July.

 

·       The Wellington Academy would be submitting a bid to run the new school to be built on land at the North East quadrant.

 

·       The Wellington Academy was seeking approval from its governors to appoint a school chaplin.

 

 

The Chairman thanked everybody for their updates.

 

 

 

i.To determine any applications for Community Area Grants.

 

Grant application packs for the Community Area Grants Scheme are available from the Community Area Manager or electronically at:

 

http://www.wiltshire.gov.uk/communityandliving/areaboards/areaboardscommunitygrantsscheme.htm.

 

 

ii.Area Board Grant Funding  - 2013/14

I.There were no applications for Community Grant Funding.

 

 

II.Area Board Grant Funding - 2013/14

 

Mary Cullen – Tidworth, Community Area Manager outlined changes to the community area grants scheme for the period 2013/14:

 

• There would be an online applications process.

 

• Funds in the forthcoming financial year would be for Capital projects.

 

• There would be a small area board revenue budget.

 

• Funds to support the operation of the Community Area Partnership would continue to be available this year.

 

• All applications for projects over £500 would need to find match funding.

 

• The small grants scheme, for projects costing up to £350 had been abolished.

 

The Chairman thanked Mary Cullen for her update.

 

The next meeting of the Tidworth Area Board will be on Monday 15 July 2013 at Enford Village Hall.

 

The next meeting of the Tidworth Area Board will be held on Monday 15 July 2013 at Enford Village Hall.