Agenda item

Partners and Members are available prior to the start of the meeting to discuss specific maters. Written updates are attached for information.

Partners and Community Groups which have been invited to provide a verbal update are:

a)    Silver Salisbury Update - Irene Kohler

b)     A36 Working Group Update – Cllr Ricky Rogers

c)     Underpasses Working Group Update – Cllr Paul Sample

d)    Air Quality Management Group Update – Cllr Hocking

Note: Speakers are reminded that they each have a 3 minutes slot, unless they have previously discussed alternative arrangements with the Chairman.

Written updates attached are:

·       Police

·       Fire

·       Salisbury BID

Partners and Members were available prior to the start of the meeting
between 5.30 – 6.00pm to discuss specific maters.

The Board noted the written updates available in the agenda pack from:

·         Police

·         Fire & Rescue

·         Salisbury BID

The Chairman then invited the following verbal updates:

The Chairman expressed his disappointment that, yet again, either a verbal or written update from Salisbury City Council was not provided.

Silver Salisbury Update - Irene Kohler

The Silver Salisbury Initiative provided a brochure of free or low-cost activities to older people, which included 113 activities and 68 events in Salisbury.

A selection of 36 one-off events and 77 ongoing activities with taster sessions were available. The programme had been well received by those that had engaged with the offer, with great appreciation for the hardcopy format of the programme, with around 5000 copies distributed across the community area.

It was acknowledged that it was difficult to reach those that were isolated, this would be addressed as part of a review and a fuller update would be provided at a future area Board.

Irene thanked the Board for the funding that had supported the project and welcomed any ideas for inclusion in next year’s programme.

A36 Working Group Update – Cllr Ricky Rogers

The Group was awaiting further information once this had been received, a further update would be available to the Board.

Chris Hilldrup, National Highways was looking at five possible scenarios to improve the A36 from College roundabout to the Peters Finger junction. The preferred model would need to ensure that it did not impact negatively on the other sections of the road networks through the city. A full update would be provided in due course. 

Cllr McClelland, in his role as Cabinet Member for Transport, Waste, Street Scene and Flooding, noted that he was please the workstream was ongoing and looked forward to seeing the outcome.

Underpasses Working Group Update – Cllr Paul Sample

The groups focus was to bring about the improvement of the general condition of underpasses around the city, which included engagement between councils and agencies. National Highways was involved and would be making improvements to those underpasses within their control. The Group was working on establishing current ownership and responsibility information.

The volunteers involved were thanked for their input, which would result in proposed changes to barriers to improve access for disabled users and cyclists.

Part of the work included the lighting aspect, which required a balance between adequate lighting and consideration of light pollution/ecological issues.

Air Quality Management Group Update – Cllr Hocking

Met a few weeks ago, readings of the air monitors were noted. The nitrogen dioxide levels at set points were reported as all being below the target, in all but one of the locations.

Minutes of the AQMG are attached for reference.

Schools did not have current School Travel Plans; this was hoped would be reviewed in the new year.

Comments and questions:

·         Where were the air readings taken?

Answer: A copy of the data can be provided.