Agenda item

Police –  Inspector Martyn Sweett

Highlighted some of the points detailed in the report attached to the agenda , some of these were:

• There had been a large percentage increase in the number of dwelling burglaries reported. People were urged to do all they could to prevent their homes being targeted, as prevention was better than cure.
  • Report any suspicious activity to police
  • Always close and lock all windows and doors when out of the house
• Three warrants had been executed simutaniously the previous Friday in Tidworth, working hand in hand with the MOD Police to recover vast amounts of stolen property.
• A new PCSO would soon be recruited for the Academy.
• Current Priorities were:
  • Tidworth – Traffic related
  • Ludgershall – Mini moto nuisance
  • Netheravon – Anti Social Behaviour at the Millennium Park

Inspector Sweett also gave congratulations to the Enford Community Speed Watch team for their efforts.

Garrison – Colonel Paddy Tabor

Gave an update on recent and forthcoming events, which included:

• A cycle ride around the Plain had raised a lot of money for SSAFA– FH (Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen and Families Association - Forces help).
• On 13^th June 2011 there had been a social event to say goodbye to Alex Bostock, who had provided an enormous amount of work over the past 20 years at the primary school for children of army families, Colonel Paddy gave a public thanks for all of his efforts.
• The Rundle Cup annual polo match between the Royal Navy and Army had recently taken place in the grounds of Tedworth House, with guest appearances from Katy Price, who played in a guest match and Prince Harry,playing for the victorious Army team.  
• The Blue Light Day had been badly affected by bad weather, however all of the emergency services who did take part had done an amazing job. It was hoped that next year there would be a Garrison open day too.
• Poppies nurserywas due to open a new venue in Perham Down in the old Londis Shop.
• In September command of 43 (Wessex) Brigade would pass from Brigadier Steve Hodder to Brigadier Piers Hankinson.
•  The majority of the garrison would be away in July and August on block leave,and there would be two major deployments over the next 2 years: 12 Mechanised Brigade from Bulford from April to October 2012 and 1^st Mechanized brigade from Tidworth between April and October 2013.
• It was expected that all of those deployed to Afghanistan would be out by 2014.
• Central Government had announced that there would befurther reductions in the strength of the Army to those already announced so that overall Army numbers would be about 82,000 by 2020.
• The next TCAP meeting would be on 19^th September 2011.

TCAP – Tony Pickernell

Gave an update for the Community Area Partnership:

• Thanks to all involved with the Blue Light Day, including the MOD Police , Royal Military Police and the Civilian police also The British Forces Broadcasting Service  who had provided free ice cream on the day Thanks also goes to The Wiltshire Fire Service. This year The Army Primary Health Care Service also provided displays 
• TCAP are moving forward with the Community Area survey. Survey forms were made available at the over 60s Band Concert and Blue Light Day.
• TCAP had now purchased a gazebo to take to various events to promote the Community Area Survey. 
• Alex Bostock would remain  as Chairman of The Education – Life Long Learning group.
• There would be a schools Music workshop in September.
• The Proms concert would be on 19^th October 2011.
• The Schools Christmas Concert would be on 7^th December 2011.

Chamber of Commerce – David Wildman

Were continuing with their fight against the Hills Waste Development.

Youth – Wendy Higginson and young people

Recent and forthcoming activities and events included:

• On 28^th May a creative juice workshop was held at the Wellington Academy, activities included:
  • Break dancing
  • T-shirt painting
  • Photography
  • Music making
  • Performances from local young people

• Summer projects would start on 24^th July and run until 22^nd September 2011, these would include:
  • Come dine with me
  • Dodgeball
  • Rugby
  • Slack lining
  • Wakeboarding
  • Go carting
  • Mini moto
  • Wall climbing
  • Archery
  • High ropes
  • 3G swing
  • Mountain boarding
  • Rounders & BBQ
  • Ice skating & bowling
  • Street based youth work

Wellington Academy

• There had been two performances of Oliver, where they had been sold out and received standing ovations.
• Over the summer break there would be a free drop in service, from 10am – 2pm where people could use the IT equipment. Young people entitled to free school meals could attend these sessions free of charge.
• The official opening of the Academy would be on 18^th October 2011.
• Places were still available for year 7.
• The Academy had been represented at 10 Downing Street the previous week in am aim to raise the schools profile.

Core Strategy - Stan Bagwell

He read a statement out regarding the core strategy document not including the A345. This statement is attached to the back of the minutes.

Alistair Cunningham added that the consultation was open and that the council wanted people to take part and register their concerns.

Tidworth Town Council

• Resurfacing work had taken place at Station Road
• Litter picking had been commissioned on Saturdays and Sundays
• There had been a purge on anti social parking
• Ram Bridge was being built from Euro money which would be finished by early 2012.

Casteldown Radio

They had moved to a new site at the Academy, with the first broadcast from there going out last Thursday.