Agenda and minutes

The Chairman welcomed everybody to the Corsham Town Hall.

The Area Board members introduced themselves.

Apologies were received from Philip Wilkinson - Police and Crime Commissioner.

To approve and sign as a correct record the minutes of the meeting held on Thursday 21 July 2022

Decision

·         The minutes of the meeting held on Thursday 21 July 2022

 were approved as the correct record

To receive any declarations of disclosable interests or dispensations granted by the Standards Committee.

Corsham Connections Volunteer Test Run grant funding application – Cllr Ruth Hopkinson Declared an interest as a trustee of the organisation, she would not take part in the debate or vote on the application.

Inspector James Brain – Wiltshire Police

The written update contained in the agenda pack was noted.

Inspector James Brain – Wiltshire Police outlined the written report

Points made included:

Closure Order Vine Court – Following the arrests and executions of a drugs warrant the team had been able to secure a court closure order in order to prevent the ASB and drug use. Active patrols and regular checks would continue.

Speeding – That the team were working closely with Community Speedwatch and were actively enforcing in those hotspot areas. 

Local Licensing Checks – That convenience stores were being highlighted as being subject to the underage supply of ‘Puff Bars’, tobacco and alcohol. As such this was a priority for the Neighbourhood and Response Teams. Licensing and Trading Standards were being consulted to achieve a joint partnership solution.

That Pc Adam Neish had been appointed as the new Corsham beat officer working alongside PCSO Cory Mack.

That Inspector Brain had been promoted and that a new sector inspector would be appointed in due course to oversee the Corsham community area.  Inspector Brain advised that he would still be involved with Corsham which pleased the Area Board members.

The Chairman thanked Inspector Brain for his update and promotion.

Amy Smith - Manager, Shared Lives Service, Wiltshire Council

Amy Smith - Manager, Shared Lives Service, Wiltshire Council outlined her presentation.

Points made included:

That the SharedLives Servicehelped people tolive aspart ofa family, within thecarers home,where theyreceived thesupport orcare that they needed.

The serviceplaced adultswho hadmental healthneeds orlearning disabilities,physical impairments,or wereelderly, orthose who,for a variety ofreasons, could notmanage tolive withoutsupport.

The service had existed in Wiltshirefor over 40years, wherecare andsupport for up tothree people wasprovided in the homeof the Shared Lives carer.

Becominga Shared Livescarer

Asa SharedLives carer,you wouldwelcome anadult with careor supportneeds into yourhome ona shortterm orlong-term basis.Youwould supportthem todevelop theirskills, independence,and social inclusion.

Carerscould befamilies, couplesor individuals,the service welcomed peoplewith awide rangeof skillsets andlife experiences.

Noqualifications wereneeded, andcarers couldcombine thisrole withother work commitments. However, a willingnessto shareyour lifewith others,and provide care andsupport withenthusiasm, motivationand commitmentwas important.

As aShared Livescarer,following anapproval process,you wouldreceive aweekly fee(£371- £571per week)and workas a self-employedprofessional.

The Chairman thanked Amy Smith for her presentation.

The Wiltshire Councillors will consider the following applications to the Community Area Grants Scheme:

·         Corsham Connections Volunteer Test Run requesting £2,025

·         Celebrating Age Wiltshire requesting £1,500

Cllr Helen Belcher now in the chair.

Corsham Connections awarded £2,025 for Corsham Connections Volunteer Test Run

Note: Cllr Ruth Hopkinson declared an interest – she did not take part in the debate or vote on the application.

Cllr Ruth Hopkinson now back in the chair.

Wiltshire Music Centre awarded £1,500 for Celebrating Age Wiltshire

To receive the following chairman’s announcements:

·         Engagement and Partnership Team Structure

·         Electric Vehicle Charging Points

·         Building Bridges

·         Temporary Events Notices

·         VCSE Alliance

·         Climate Strategy Delivery Plans

·         Corsham Refugee Hub

·         Cost of Living Update

The following written chairman’s announcements contained in the agenda pack were noted:

·         Engagement and Partnership Team Structure

·         Electric Vehicle Charging Points

·         Building Bridges

·         Temporary Events Notices

·         VCSE Alliance

·         Climate Strategy Delivery Plans

·         Corsham Refugee Hub

·         Cost of Living Update

To receive any updates from the following partners:

 Dorset and Wiltshire Fire & Rescue Service

Corsham Climate Action

Town & Parish Councils

·         Corsham Town Council

·         Box Parish Council

·         Colerne Parish Council

·         Lacock Parish Council

CCG/Healthwatch

The following written updates contained in the agenda pack were noted:

·         Corsham Climate Action

·         Corsham Town Council

·         Box Parish Council

·         CCG/Healthwatch

·         Health and Wellbeing – Cllr Brian Mathew

·         Local Youth Network – Cllr Helen Belcher

·         Local Highways and Footpath Improvement Group – Cllr Ruth Hopkinson

·         Climate Group – Cllr Derek Walter

·         Supporting the local economy – Cllr Ruth Hopkinson

Local Highways and Footpaths Improvement Group – Cllr Ruth Hopkinson

• The notes of the meeting held on Wednesday 28 September 2022 were agreed by the Area Board.

Climate Group – Cllr Derek Walters

·         That a successful meeting with Lackham College had been held, with discussions re their intentions concerning carbon reduction and the robotic milking parlour.

·         That the group were looking to organise a visit to a local windfarm.

Supporting the local economy – Cllr Ruth Hopkinson

·         That meetings had been held with Corsham Mansion House and the Chamber of Commerce.

·         Was working with Corsham Town Council to set up a networking meeting with local businesses.

·         Corsham Means Business Networking Drop-In: Tues 15 November, 8.00 - 10.00am - Digital Mansion.  

·         Corsham Ukrainian Hub:  Saturday 15 October, 2 – 4pm - Pound Arts Centre.

Cllr Derek Walters advised that in the ongoing fight to combat rural speeding a meeting was to be held with Wiltshire Council Highways officers to look to try and bottom out if Wiltshire Council highways infrastructure could be used to site auto speedwatch cameras on.

Speed Indicator Devices – that data from these devices gave a good indication of where hotspots were, and where police resources could be perhaps better deployed. That it would be advantageous to get this SID data brought together to form a map for Police and Speedwatch groups to use.

Jan Morse introduced herself as the Area Board representative for GreenSquare Accord.