Agenda item

To receive any updates from partner organisations:

a.            Wiltshire Police;

b.            Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service;

c.            NHS Wiltshire;

d.            Pewsey Community Area Partnership (PCAP);

e.            Parish Councils

f.             Pewsey Community Area Young People Issues Group (CAYPIG); and

g.            Extended Services.

(a)       Wiltshire Police

Inspector Andy Noble referred the meeting to the written update at pages 35-36 of the agenda.

It was hoped that rural non-residential burglaries should fall following the recent successful prosecution and imprisonment of a local offender. This had been achieved through a number of measures, including partnership working, and targeted surveillance of suspects.

As the spring months were approaching, an increase was anticipated in beauty spot crime, specifically theft from parked cars.  An estimated 80% of these offences were due to valuables being left on display and so measures were being taken to educate drivers regarding this.

Inspector Noble also gave an update on recent staffing changes in the team – the new team composition was set out at the top of page 35 in the agenda.

Further to a question regarding increased metrocounts, it was noted that Community Speedwatch sites were reviewed each year, via a metrocount, to monitor the on-going impact of the scheme.

Pewsey Parish Council raised a suggestion that existing Community Speed Watch volunteers be accredited to train other volunteers.  This would help give the system more flexibility and save time for police staff.  Inspector Noble supported this idea and undertook to take it forward.

ACTION: Inspector Andy Noble

(b)       Wiltshire Fire and Rescue

            There were no representatives present from the Fire and Rescue Service.  The Chairman referred to the written update at pages 37-38 of the agenda, an updated copy of which was available at the back of the room.

(c)        NHS Wiltshire

The Chairman referred to the written update at pages 39-40 of the agenda, an updated copy of which was available at the back of the room.

(d)       Pewsey Community Area Partnership

Bob King, Chairman of the Pewsey Community Area Partnership (PCAP) gave an update on behalf of PCAP.

Road Safety and speeding continued to be issues of high priority at PCAP meetings.  The other current issue was the future of the Information Shop and Voluntary Action Kennet.  Further information on this would be forthcoming under item 9 (Library Service Review).

The next meeting of PCAP would take place on 24 March at Rushall; requests for agenda items would be welcomed.

(e)       Parish Councils

Woodborough Parish Council were reprinting the Householders’ Guide for Emergencies in an A5 format, and distributing this to homes in the area.  Copies of the document could also be provided for other Parish Council to distribute in their areas at 35 pence per copy.

Pewsey Parish Council continued to work with Wiltshire Council on two on-going major projects: Car Parks and Leisure Centres.  Parish Councillors had recently met with Wiltshire Councillor Dick Tonge regarding the Parish Council taking over the running of the car parks in Pewsey.  Similarly, discussions were ongoing with Wiltshire Council officers regarding a community group taking over the running of the Wilcot Road Leisure Centre.  Initial feedback was very positive.

(f)        Pewsey Community Area Young People’s Issues Group (CAYPIG)

Daniel from the CAYPIG gave an update on a number of trips and events which were coming up, including go-karting and ice-skating.

(g)       Extended Services

            Noted the information contained in the report set out at page 45-46 of the agenda.