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Strengthening our Communities

 

 

Men’s Shed Association – Guest Speaker

 

Brian Cooke - Chair of Andover Men’s Shed will provide information about this community project which helps combat social isolation in our older male population.

 

 

Dorset and Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service

 

A presentation and short video from Darran Gunter, Chief Fire Officer of Dorset and Designate Chief for the new Dorset and Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service to outline the progress towards their combination and an update on the future role of the service in working with partners to address those vulnerable in terms of safety, health and wellbeing.

 

 

Working with our Young People to Provide Positive Leisure Activities

 

Update and youth grant funding applications 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.

Minutes:

Dorset & Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service

 

Mick Stead - Dorset and Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service gave a presentation on the progress towards their Combination and an update on the future role of the Service in working with partners to address the vulnerable in terms of safety, health and wellbeing.

 

A film was shown which outlined the combination of the new Dorset and Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service.

 

Points made included:

 

·       That both Dorset and Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Services faced significant funding pressures.

 

·       That both services were not currently well funded.

 

·       That by combining services, Dorset and Wiltshire would save around £6.5m.

 

 

Questions raised from the floor included:

 

Would the new combined service re-introduce the co-responders scheme?

a.Yes, discussions were already underway with the Ambulance Service, with a view to looking at co-responding in the more rural areas.

 

Will you continue to recruit retained firefighters?

a.Yes, retained firefighters would continue to be recruited.

 

Would crews be expected to cover larger areas?

a.No, crew models would remain in place, at least in the short term.

 

The Chairman thanked Mick Stead  for his presentation.

 

 

Men’s Shed Association

 

Brian Cooke - Chair of Andover Men’s Shed gave a presentation that  highlighted a community project which looks to help combat social isolation in our older male population etc and would help meet some of the objectives that came out of the older persons workshops.

 

Points made included:

 

·       Originally an Australian idea.

 

·       Over 400 sheds established in four years.

 

·       Around 20% of shed members are disabled.

 

·       Sheds range from 6-180 per group.

 

·       Each shed has its own constitution.

 

·       Around 90% of equipment used in sheds has been donated.

 

·       That local sheds if set up could approach the Area Board for funding.

 

The Chairman thanked Brian Cooke for his presentation.

 

 

Working with our Young People to Provide Positive Leisure Activities

 

Youth grant funding applications from Pete Smith – Community Youth Officer, Wiltshire Council.

 

Decision

Be a Bassett Star requesting £260 – application deferred.

 

Decision

Rural North – proposed youth activities and projects for procurement awarded £11,244

 

Decision

RWBAF November Concert Project awarded £900

 

Decision

Lyneham Power Lifting and Weightlifting Club awarded £2,295

 

Decision

Summer Sports Programme -2016 awarded £1,340 + VAT

 

Decision

Royal Wootton Bassett Skate Project requesting £2,956.25 – application deferred.

 

Decision

Swindon Storm North Wiltshire League Expansion awarded £2,800

 

Note

 

That the youth grants were agreed subject to sufficient staffing levels.

 

 

Supporting Community Projects and Facilities

 

Grant funding – Alexa Smith - Community

Engagement Manager, Wiltshire Council.

 

Decision

Cricklade Bloomers awarded £5,000 for Cricklade Bloomers Community Garden Project.

Reason

This application meets the grants criteria and has been classified as a capital project.

 

Decision

The parish of Marston Meysey awarded £1,000 for Marston Meysey Save a Life Project.

Reason

This application meets the grants criteria and has been classified as a capital project.

 

Decision

Cricklade Open Door awarded £1,000 for Cricklade Open Door lunch provision.

Reason

This application meets the grants criteria and has been classified as a capital project.

 

Decision

Oak & Furrows Wildlife Rescue Centre awarded £804.94 for Oak and Furrows Wildlife Rescue Events Marquee.

Reason

This application meets the grants criteria and has been classified as a capital project.

 

Decision

Royal Wootton Bassett Scouts awarded £2,000 for Camping Project.

Reason

This application meets the grants criteria and has been classified as a capital project.

 

Decision

Wootton Bassett Netball Club awarded £944.90 for Netball kit for new WBNC juniors team.

Reason

This application meets the grants criteria and has been classified as a capital project.

 

Decision

Royal Wootton Bassett Town FC awarded £700 for Wiltshire County Football Pitch Improvement Programme.

Reason

This application meets the grants criteria and has been classified as a capital project.

 

Decision

Old Court Community Preschool awarded £1,000 for Old Court Community Preschool outdoor storage and toys.

Reason

This application meets the grants criteria and has been classified as a capital project.

 

Decision

Wootton Bassett Bowls Club awarded £675 for Wootton Basset Bowls Club new signage.

Reason

This application meets the grants criteria and has been classified as a capital project.

 

Decision

Busby Bees Baby & Toddler Group. awarded £1,000 for toddler group storage and equipment.

Reason

This application meets the grants criteria and has been classified as a capital project.

 

Decision

Thames Pre-School awarded £1,435 for Thames Pre-School sensory garden.

Reason

This application meets the grants criteria and has been classified as a capital project.

 

 

Wiltshire Police requesting £1,401.43 to fund 3 x pedal cycles for Police to use. One for the Town Centre, one for Rural Bassett and one for Cricklade and PurtonAs there were no police present for this item, it was deferred until the 18 May Area Board, giving the Police the opportunity to address the Area Board.

 

 

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