Agenda item

 

Tackling Child Sexual Exploitation

 

·         To introduce the reality of CSE in Wiltshire and how we all can

 help to tackle it. Jackie Young – Social Worker, Child Sexual  Exploitation and Missing Children, Wiltshire Council.

 

 

Network Rail Update - Gabriela Stanciu – Communication and Stakeholders Engagement Officer, Network Rail

 

 

Older Peoples Events

 

·         Cricklade Older People’s Event - Report and outcomes.

 

·         Proposed Older People’s Event Royal Wootton Bassett October 14^th 2015.

 

 

 

PCC Annual Report and the new Police and Crime Plan 2015/17

 

·         To deliver the Annual Report on the outcomes of the previous Police and Crime Plan and to present the new Plan for 2015 – 17.

 

 

Working with our young people to provide positive leisure activities

 

·         Update from Pete Smith – Community Youth Officer, Wiltshire Council.

 

 

Supporting Community projects and facilities

 

·         Grant Funding and Financial statement – Alexa Smith - Community Engagement Manager, Wiltshire Council.

 

 

Campus updates

 

·         Alexa Smith – Community Engagement Manager.

 

Tackling Child Sexual Exploitation

 

Jackie Young – Social Worker, Child Sexual Exploitation (CSE) and Missing Children, Wiltshire Council gave a presentation on the reality of Child Sexual Exploitation and discussion on how it should be tackled in Wiltshire.

 

Points made included:

 

What are we doing about CSE in Wiltshire?

 

·       A multi-agency strategy and action plan is in place led by the Wiltshire Safeguarding Children Board (WSCB).

           (Prevent, Protect, Pursue).

 

·       The WSCB CSE sub-group includes the nominated leads from each

Agency.

 

·       Dedicated Multi Agency CSE Team located in Multi Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH).

 

·       The Council and Police employ missing co-ordinators to oversee data

           and return interviews inc ‘Missing People’.

 

·       CSE handbook and tool-kit for practitioners.

 

·       A multi-agency Wiltshire Risk Management Group, (WRMG).

 

·       Single agency and multi-agency training in place.

 

·       Ongoing operational development (Oxford and Rochdale visits).

 

What more do we need to do?

 

·       Increase awareness (general public, parents/carers, hoteliers, taxi

           drivers, park wardens, shopping centre staff, GPs, Area Boards, Town

           and Parish Council, fast food outlets, supermarkets).

 

·       Continue to engage all schools.

 

·       Use all available powers, eg abduction notices.

 

·       Commission a multi-agency peer review related to CSE.

 

·       Acknowledge that this is everyone’s business

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Cllr Jacqui Lay also advised that Wiltshire Council’s Child Select Committee had set up a task group to look at CSE. The task group hoped to publish an interim report in early 2016.

 

The Chairman thanked Jackie Young for her presentation.

 

 

Network Rail Update

 

David Wilson - Consents Manager, Network Rail gave a short update on the Great Western Route Modernisation Electrification Programme.

 

Points made included:

 

·       That Network Rail were in the process of constructing a link road between the A3102 and Marlborough Road.

 

·       The link road was expected to be completed by Christmas 2015, with the Marlborough Road work starting April 2016.

 

·       That work continues on the Skew bridges at Royal Wootton Bassett.

 

·       That Network Rail were still looking at what to do re the re-structure of the listed Chaddington Bridge. A temporary bridge would be installed whilst the bridge work was carried out.

 

·       That a public drop in session was to be held at the Lime Kiln Leisure Centre, Royal Wootton Bassett during October 2015.

 

·       That Atkins would be carrying out a review as to how the link road would potentially affect Royal Wootton Bassett pedestrians.

 

The Chairman thanked David Wilson for his update.

 

 

Older People’s Events

 

Extra Care Working Group

Terri Robertson gave a brief overview and outcomes of the recent older person’s consultation in Cricklade.

Points made included:

·       In January 2011 North Wiltshire District Council originally announced in its North Wiltshire Plan for a 40 bed Extra Care Unit in Cricklade, this proposal was subsequently withdrawn.

As the Extra Care facility was not going to happen, alternative options      were explored. Wiltshire Council recommended that the Working Group hold a consultation to better understand the needs of older people living in Cricklade, and whether there was a demand for a “virtual extra care provision.”

To maximise feedback, an event was held on the 15 May 2015 to promote the consultation and existing health, advice and support services. The Working Group would like to thank the community for taking part, all the organisations who attended and the volunteers for producing such a successful and informative session.

General Findings from the consultation event:

 

·       The majority of residents wish to remain in their homes for as long as possible, and would be prepared to pay for 24/7 care if available.

·       As a rural area with limited public transport, access to services is a real problem.

·       There is a need for local advice and sign posting e.g. CAB, WC officers, organisations who can help with day to day issues.

·       There is a need to plan proactive steps in a care process from living independently in the family home to a progression of downsizing or adaptation of properties to eventual supported living or nursing care.

 

 

General Recommendations from consultation:

 

·       There is a need for a mix of support services in the centre of the Town (for accessibility), also support in individual's homes and latterly a nursing/care facility.

·       Any new housing provision should take account of the need for smaller and adaptable units.

·       There needs to be a local group, coordinating the service requirements and creating a “virtual” extra care facility using all current appropriate facilities.

·       Wiltshire Council to work with the Working Group and care agencies, in  coordinating the service requirements and creating a “virtual” extra care facility using all current appropriate facilities.

 

Decision

 

·       That the Royal Wootton Bassett and Cricklade Area Board support the report and the recommendations outlined and work through the SCOB/Extra Care Working Group to aid the process with the help of the new Community Engagement Officer role.

 

The Chairman thanked Terri Robertson for her presentation.

 

Alexa Smith – Community Engagement Manager advised that an Older People’s event would be held on Wednesday 14 October, with help from Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service.

 

 

PCC Annual Report and new Police and Crime Plan 2015/17

 

Pam Gough – Office of the Wiltshire Police & Crime Commissioner gave a presentation that outlined the Annual Report on the outcomes of the previous Police and Crime Plan and to present the new Plan for 2015 – 17.

 

Points made included.

 

Achievements: 2014/15

 

·       2.7% reduction in crimes (885 fewer than last year).

·       4.2% reduction in anti-social behaviour incidents.

·       Wiltshire Police rated Good by HMIC in PEEL.

·       95% of people feel safe during the day.

 

Aim

·       Keep Wiltshire and Swindon as one of the safest places in

           the country.

 

Three commitments to the public

                        

·       Neighbourhood teams are at the centre of policing in Wiltshire.

·       Neighbourhood policing will be protected by shifting resources to

           the front line.

·       Any increase in police element of council tax will be used to reduce the impact of central funding reductions on neighbourhood policing.

 

Four Priorities

 

Priority 1: Prevent Crime and anti-social behavior.

Priority 2: Protecting the most vulnerable in society.

Priority 3: Putting victims and witnesses at the heart of everything we do.

Priority 4: Secure high quality, efficient and trusted services.

 

Questions raised included:

 

·       What was the future of Cricklade Police Station?

a.Pam Gough advised that she would take this question back for the Police & Crime Commissioner to give an answer.

 

 

·       Speedwatch volunteers in Cricklade have been advised by Wiltshire Police that there would be no further Speedwatch training until July 2016.

a.     Pam Gough advised that she would take this question back for the Police & Crime Commissioner to give an answer.

 

·       Lyneham & Bradenstoke residents had concerns that it only had one PCSO, and would this be adequate with the opening of the Defence College?

a.Pam Gough advised that she would take this question back for the Police & Crime Commissioner to give an answer.

 

Following the presentation by the Police Commissioners representative, Pam Gough, a question and answer session took place with those present.  At the end of the session a motion of "no confidence" was proposed on the level of rural policing currently being offered by Wiltshire Police. 

An overwhelming number of those present indicated their support for the motion by a show of hands.

 

The Chairman thanked Pam Gough for her presentation.

 

 

Working with our young people to provide positive leisure activities

 

Pete Smith – Community Youth Officer.

 

The written report was noted.

 

Youth Grant Funding.

 

Decision

Cricklade and District Community Association awarded £750 for the Cricklade Sunday sport and social project.

 

 

Supporting Community Projects and Facilities

 

Alexa Smith – Community Engagement Manager.

 

Decision

Swindon and Cricklade Railway awarded £2,950 for Norwegian coach re-roofing.

Reason

This application meets grant criteria 2015/16

 

 

Campus Updates

 

Alexa Smith – Community Engagement Manager gave the campus updates.

 

Points made included:

 

Cricklade

 

·       Work was continuing on developing a scheme that would secure investment in the Stones Lane leisure site. Wiltshire Council was working with the C&DCA to look at options for transferring the centre to C&DCA ownership. C&DCA currently run the leisure site but the freehold was held by the council. Transferring the site would give the community control over the asset and provide them with the ability to raise funds and generate income that could be reinvested. The proposal was to transfer the freehold with a dowry to ensure immediate investment and future sustainability. 

 

·       Since the Area Board last convened Wiltshire Council and C&DCA had met on a number of occasions to progress discussions around the transfer. Officers from Wiltshire Council were supporting the C&DCA with the development of a business case that would offer the best possible outcome for the local community.

 

·       Recognising that these discussions are continuing, it was proposed that a mapping and gapping exercise, against the original Cricklade Campus service proposals, was carried out by the existing SCOB. The aim of the exercise to identify the possibilities of bridging any identified service gaps with the best use of all local facilities and to review if there was an ongoing wider community role for the SCOB in Cricklade.

 

 

Royal Wootton Bassett

 

·       In RWB productive talks had been held with the Town Council and the council was exploring the viability of several options for a community hub which was likely to be across multiple sites. It was hoped to be able to provide more information from the delivery team at the next Area Board meeting in November.