Agenda and minutes

The Chairman welcomed everyone to the Woodborough Social Club and introduced the Area Board Members and the Wiltshire Council officers.

Apologies for absence had been received from Caroline Brailey – Community Area Manager, Ian Gibbons – Wiltshire Council, Insp Matthew Armstrong – Wiltshire Police and Annie Whitcher, Grafton Parish Council.

To confirm the minutes of the meeting held on 12 January 2015.

Decision

·       The minutes of the meeting held on Monday 12^th January 2015 were agreed as a correct record and signed by the Chairman with the following amendment:

·       (Page 15 - f) Pewsey Area Campus Team

There had been 8 expressions of interest received from contractors but two did not fulfil the criteria. Tender documents were to be sent to 6 bidders and are due to be returned by the end of April 2015, with an appointment made around May/June 2015.

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

·       Canal & River Trust seeking groups to adopt sections of the Kennet & Avon Canal.

·       Universal Credit.

·       Health and Care at Community Area Level.

·       Canal & River Trust seeking groups to adopt sections of the Kennet & Avon Canal – the written report was noted.

·       Universal Credit – the written report was noted.

·       Health and Care at Community Area Level – the written report was noted.

·       Pewsey Litter Pick – that good work had been carried out, well done to all those who took part.

Presentation From Ariane Crampton – Head of Service, Account Management, Wiltshire Council.

To encourage the Pewsey community area to promote further public engagement on fuel poverty and carbon technologies.

Ariane Crampton – Head of Service, Account Management, Wiltshire Council gave a short presentation and interactive session to promote further public engagement on fuel poverty and carbon technologies.

Question raised included:

Why do small businesses pay 50% more for their energy than big businesses?

a.Larger businesses can negotiate better deals with the energy companies.

Its good to promote sustainable transport, but the bus service covering the Pewsey community area is not good, and with the review happening its not likely to get any better.

a.A very good point, difficult to give a positive answer with the bus services cuts etc. Car sharing is an option that could be considered.

Will there be EV charging points situated at the Pewsey Campus?

a.With the current funding from OLEV Wiltshire Council wanted to put some EV charge units in Pewsey Campus but due to the timescale of completion it wasn’t possible, however Wiltshire Council would certainly keep that in mind for any future successful funding that it receives from OLEV.

Is Wiltshire Council promoting Low Carbon Heating?

a.Yes, The Council is currently looking at several feasibility studies.

Do Wiltshire Council intend to replace street lighting with a more environmentally friendly design?

a.Yes, The Council currently rolling out new street lighting in the Trowbridge area, with other areas to follow in due course.

Could a future Area Board meeting look at the science of energy saving etc?

A.Yes, this could be possible.

The Chairman thanked Ariane Crampton for her presentation.

To receive a presentation on the work of the Trust.

Martyn Callow and Dee Nix – South Western Ambulance Trust gave a presentation on the work of the Trust and showed a short film of the Trust’s 2014 achievements.

Points made included:

·       That the South Western Ambulance Trust was the largest trust in the UK.

·       That the Trust takes approx 2,400 calls per day.

·       The Trust was working with the Hospital Trusts to improve hospital turnaround times.

·       That the Trust had to provide both an urban and rural service.

·       That the Trust was committed to the community defibrillator programme.

·       Was investing in more clinical staff in its call centres.

Questions included:

·       That the public need more education on when to use the 999 number.

a.Yes, The Trust continues to have a presence at public events and works alongside the Clinical Commissioning Groups to get the 999 message across

·       Why does the public have the perception that the Trust is not doing very well?

a.Response times have big part to play in the public’s perception of the service provided, although our First Responders aim to get to a patient in 8 minutes.

The Chairman thanked Martyn Callow and Dee Nix for their presentation.

To launch the Brighter Futures Radiotherapy Appeal in the local area.

A short presentation on the work of the Brighter Futures Radiotherapy Appeal in the local area was given by a representative of the charity.

Points made included:

·       That Brighter Futures was the charity for Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.

·       It would shortly begin a Capital Fundraising appeal in order to provide the equipment needed for a new Radiotherapy Centre on Great Western Hospital site in Swindon.

·       This was a partnership with Oxford University Hospital who would build the facility at a cost of £14 million.

·       Donation would go into a Radiotherapy appeal account and the funds donated would be used to purchase two Linear Accelerators, the equipment required to provide local people with a radiotherapy centre in Swindon.

·       It was likely that the appeal would be launched publicly in spring 2015.

·       It was planned to open the centre by Spring 2017.

·       To find out more about Brighter Futures and you can get involved in the Radiotherapy appeal, please contact us on 01793 605631 or email fundraising@gwh.nhs.uk

The Chairman thanked the representativefor her presentation.

Caroline Brailey – Pewsey Community Area Manager.

To update the local community on activities since 2012 and plans for 2015.

Richard Rogers – Community Area Manager updated the Pewsey community area on activities and events since 2012 that Wiltshire Council had supported, these included:

·       Boosting the local economy.

·       Encouraging people to get active and healthy.

·       Bringing communities together.

·       Supporting Wiltshire's future Olympians and Paralympians.

•        4 Wealth of Wiltshire fayres – supporting 80 small businesses.

•        Organised EXPO event in Chippenham – 115 businesses exhibited – 500+ attendees.

•        Organised health fairs and checks at area boards.

•        Promoted the Big Pledge – Dementia campaign launched – all 18 community areas signed up.

•        Organised Cycle Wiltshire.

•        Tour of Britain – through 4 communities – 5,000 schoolchildren lined the route.

•        Supported The Big Walk in Melksham – raised £3,800 for charities.

•        First World War county-wide commemoration – Tidworth over 1,000 attendees.

•        First World War – Wall of Remembrance created and touring the county.

•        Support for Wiltshire's future Olympians and Paralympians.

•        Inaugural business and sports dinner raised £30,000.

•        Brought business and sport together.

•        Foundation fund for future funding and scholarship schemes established - supported 24 local sports stars.

Plans for 2015 include:

•        Business and sports dinner - 26 March.

•        The Big Pledge - launch May.

•        Cycling festival – w/c 3 May.

•        Cycle Wiltshire – 9 and 10 May.

•        Magna Carta – 800 years anniversary – 15 June.

•        Walking festival – w/c 6 September.

•        The Big Walk – 12 September.

The Chairman thanked Richard Rogers for his presentation.

Susie Brew - Coordinator for the Pewsey Community Area Partnership (PCAP).

To highlight what PCAP has achieved over the last year and what is planned for the future.

Dawn Wilson - Pewsey Community Area Partnership (PCAP) gave presentation to highlight what PCAP had achieved over the last year and what was planned for the future.

Points made included:

That a review of the Partnership had led to:

·       Constitution;

·       Logo;

·       Completely revised Action Plan;

·       Provided MyEnvolve training to Parish Councils;

·       Refreshed approach to working with partners to avoid duplication (e.g. PEAT);

·       Implementation of Parish Issues Report to provide an insight into where PCAP should prioritise efforts;

·       Website, Facebook and Twitter implemented.

·       Crime & Community Safety

–       Regular, quarterly PACCS meeting;

–       Canal meeting in April 2014 resulted in the Canal & River Trust regular meeting with stakeholders in order to progress issues;

–       Worked with Wiltshire FRS and others to find grant funding for canal alarm project (sadly unsuccessful).

·       That a great deal of hard work had been carried out by the various TCAP sub groups.

·       That Revenue funding was not available to the CAP from Wiltshire Council only Capital funds.

·       Revenue funding may be available elsewhere on a project by project basis, but there was significant work before a project was even identified, the grant processes were notoriously time-consuming and applications may not be successful (e.g. Canal Alarms project).

·       That the current CAP plan was not sustainable without revenue funding and so the effort and effectiveness of PCAP would be impacted.

The Chairman thanked Susie Brew on behalf of the Pewsey Community Area Partnership for their time and efforts in making the partnership a success.

Thanks were also paid to Steve Matthews for his hard work with the parishes.

Karen Brown – Community Youth Officer, Wiltshire Council.

Karen Brown – Community Youth Officer, Wiltshire Council gave a short update.

Points made included:

·       That there were four vacant seats on the LYN committee for any interested young people.

·       That then LYN Facebook page was now up and running.

·       That a youth grant was currently being worked up for Upavon young people.

·       Would be meeting young people from Grafton to find out their views on what’s important to them.

The Chairman thanked Karen Brown for update.

To receive any updates from partner organisations:

·       Wiltshire Police

·       Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service

·       Wiltshire Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG)

·       Health Watch Wiltshire

·       Pewsey Community Area Partnership

·       Parish Councils

·       Pewsey Area Campus Team

·       Army Rebasing

The following Partner updates were given:

Wiltshire Police – the written report was noted.

Wiltshire Fire & Rescue Service – Mike Franklin

Points made included:

·       That four retained fire fighters had now been recruited to join the team at Pewsey Fire station.

·       That the consolidation order for the proposed merger of Wiltshire and Dorset Fire & Rescue Services was now with Central Government.

Health Watch Wiltshire – the written report was noted.

Pewsey Community Area Partnership (PCAP) – the written report was noted.

Parish Councils

Pewsey Parish Council – that seven community defibrillators were now situated around Pewsey, with an eighth to be installed at Pewsey Football Club.

Rushall Parish Council – that BT fibre optic cabling work installing a relay box at the junction of the A342 was causing an obstruction for drivers pulling out into the road. It was noted that Wiltshire Council officers were in discussions with BT about this issue.

North Newnton Parish Council – the written report was noted.

Woodborough Parish Council – the written report – the written report was noted.

Wilcot and Huish (with Oare) Parish Council – the written report was noted.

Pewsey Area Campus Team – Curly Haskell

Points made included:

·       That campus planning permission had now been granted.

·       Tenders had now been sent out.

·       Caroline Brailey and John Rogers were thanked for their hard work and efforts re the campus.

Army Rebasing – the written report was noted.

The Chairman thanked everybody for their updates.

Decision

The minutes of the Community Area Transport Group meeting held on Wednesday 4^th February 2015 were agreed by the Area Board.

The following recommendations were agreed by the Area Board:

·       Issue no 3238 – Completion of footway from Old Barnyard to Church lane, Rushall Recommendation to Pewsey Area Board for approval of £450 towards trial holes -  Approved.

·       Crossing, Goddard Road, Pewsey - The Area Board agreed against adding to the priority list. 

·       Issue no 2885 – Speeding on Wilcot Road Nr Schools – the school warning sign has been moved Recommend to the area board to close this issue -  Approved.

·       Issue 3169 – Traffic from Devizes regularly overshoots the Rushall junction.  Works are now all done Recommend to the area board to close this issue -  Approved.

·       Issue 3676 – Request for pavement on North Newnton Road from Woodborough towards Upavon Recommend to the area board to add to the priority list -  Approved.

·       Issue 3723 – Request for pavement on C261 Broad Street, Woodborough. Recommend to the area board to add to the priority list -  Approved.

·       Issue 3731 – Request for dropped kerb at The Knapp, Great Bedwyn. Recommend to the area board to approve and budget of £750 -  Approved.

·       Issue 3805 – Request for double white lines A342 Chirton Recommend to the area board to close this issue -  Approved.

·        Issue 3817 – Speeding past junction Katherine’s Church Burbage. Recommend to the area board to close this issue -  Approved.

There was none.

·       Monday 11 May – Coronation Hall, East Grafton.

·       Monday 6 July – Bouverie Hall, North Street, Pewsey.

·       Monday 14 September – Woodborough Social Club, Smithy Lane, Woodborough.

·       Monday 11 May – Coronation Hall, East Grafton.

·       Monday 6 July – Bouverie Hall, North Street, Pewsey.

·       Monday 14 September – Woodborough Social Club, Smithy Lane, Woodborough.