NRN APB Minutes 12th July 2012 - West Cheshire Together
NRN APB Minutes 12th July 2012 - West Cheshire Together
NRN APB Minutes 12th July 2012 - West Cheshire Together
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NORTHWICH & RURAL NORTH AREA PARTNERSHIP BOARD <br />
MINUTES <br />
Wednesday 12 <strong>July</strong> <strong>2012</strong>, 1:30pm<br />
Weaverham Community Centre<br />
In Attendance<br />
Chris Rowbottom (Chair) - Weaver Vale Housing Trust <br />
Mark Simmons - <strong>Cheshire</strong> <strong>West</strong> & Chester Council <br />
Fiona Dunning - <strong>Cheshire</strong> <strong>West</strong> & Chester Council <br />
Barry Rose - <strong>Cheshire</strong> Fire & Rescue Services <br />
Councillor Gaynor Sinar - <strong>Cheshire</strong> <strong>West</strong> & Chester Council <br />
Insp. Paul Loughlin - <strong>Cheshire</strong> Police <br />
John Heselwood - <strong>Cheshire</strong> Community Action <br />
Steve Newson - <strong>Cheshire</strong> <strong>West</strong> & Chester Council <br />
Debra Brown - <strong>Cheshire</strong> <strong>West</strong> & Chester Council <br />
Derek Bowden - Northwich Town Council<br />
Jackie Thornhill - WCPCT <br />
Apologies<br />
Mark Palethorpe - <strong>Cheshire</strong> <strong>West</strong> & Chester Council <br />
Pat Johnson - WCPCT <br />
Catherine Fox - <strong>Cheshire</strong> <strong>West</strong> & Chester Council <br />
Councillor Julia Tickridge - <strong>Cheshire</strong> <strong>West</strong> & Chester Council <br />
Councillor Helen Weltman - <strong>Cheshire</strong> <strong>West</strong> & Chester Council <br />
Terry O’Neill (Vice-Chair) - Parish Council Representative <br />
Helen Bailey - CWAC<br />
Note:<br />
It is advisable to read these minutes in conjunction with the appropriate report<br />
circulated with the agenda (or on <strong>APB</strong> website) as info contained in the reports is<br />
not duplicated in the minutes.<br />
1. Introduction by the Chair<br />
Chris said that he was please to see so many people / partners attending the <strong>APB</strong><br />
action plan workshop and that a summary will be produced in the next few days.<br />
Chris has invited the Chair of the CWAC Scruitiny Committee to come to the next<br />
<strong>APB</strong> to outline their findings and discuss the work of the N&RN <strong>APB</strong>.<br />
The Annual Report is now completed and there is a good mix of achievements<br />
highlighted. This will now be circulated and put on the Partnership website<br />
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http://www.westcheshiretogether.org.uk/area_partnership_boards/northwich_and_r<br />
ural_north_apb.aspx Chris thought that there is now a need to re-consider the<br />
principles of funding and rationale for the future possible guidelines which may<br />
come about from the Altogether Better initiative.<br />
Steve Newson was congratulated on his award of Directorate ‘Unsung Hero’.<br />
2. Fire and Police Updates<br />
Fire: There are no major concerns in the area currently. The work around boarding<br />
up premises, where required, is working well. Visits to households is continuing and<br />
both fire alarms and slow cookers are being given out to over 65’s. The reading<br />
scheme at Rudheath Primary School is also progressing well and will be rolled out to a<br />
school in Winsford.<br />
Police: Crime is decreasing and the police are exceeding their targets. ASB has<br />
shown no critical pinch points. McDonalds continues to be a venue for young people<br />
to hang around and some engagement work is being undertaken.<br />
Drugs pose the biggest issue at specific locations and there will be a focus on this<br />
area over the next 6 months.<br />
Regular callers to the police are being addressed differently with the aim of directing<br />
people to other services on the first point of contact. A contact booklet is being put<br />
together which will be shared with partners.<br />
3. Area Action Plan<br />
Mark gave an update on the refreshed Area Action Plan this is now available to<br />
partners.<br />
AGREED:<br />
<strong>APB</strong> agreed the refreshed action plan be adopted.<br />
4. Ward Plans<br />
Mark gave an update on the process of developing Ward Plans. Draft versions have<br />
been discussed with Ward Councillors and further discussions will take place<br />
regarding Councillors becoming the champions for the Ward Plans. Discussions with<br />
Parish Councils have started and will continue so that where possible Parish Councils<br />
can take the lead on local actions. Mark would like <strong>APB</strong> members to adopt the Ward<br />
Plans and help support there delivery through the sub-group work.<br />
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AGREED:<br />
<strong>APB</strong> agreed the Ward Plans be adopted.<br />
5. Voluntary, Community and Faith Action Plan<br />
An update was given on the draft Voluntary, Community and Faith Action Plan for<br />
Northwich and Rural North and an outline of the proposed way of working across our<br />
Communities of Interest. The plan also incorporates the development and promotion<br />
of Volunteering.<br />
Agreed: The <strong>APB</strong> agreed the updated VCF Action Plan and for updates to be<br />
presented at future meetings.<br />
6. Community Engagement Plan<br />
An update was given to the <strong>APB</strong> on key achievements in relation to Community Engagement<br />
in Northwich and Rural North. Information on the use of the Tracker Survey was also<br />
presented and an outline of the planning cycle was explained and discussed.<br />
Agreed: <strong>APB</strong> partners agreed to use the Tracker Survey at their events / community<br />
meetings. <strong>APB</strong> agreed to promote the calendar of events and to pass information on future<br />
events to Fiona.<br />
7. <strong>APB</strong> Funding<br />
Mark outlined the funding allocation for <strong>2012</strong>/13 for the <strong>APB</strong>. The <strong>APB</strong> has £30k as<br />
per previous years plus an additional £40k Kick Start Funding which is for new<br />
projects / initiatives.<br />
New Initiative<br />
Steve Newson presented a business case for funding for an initiative new to N&RN;<br />
Achievement for All supported by the Economy and Education Sub Group to be<br />
delivered by The University of Chester Academy Northwich.<br />
Agreed: The <strong>APB</strong> agreed to fund this initiative from their Kick Start Funding.<br />
It was agreed that Training the Trainers should be looked at to make the initiative<br />
sustainable in the future.<br />
It was also agreed that work with primary schools should be considered as a second<br />
phase.<br />
It was agreed that the initiative should look at links with the Fire Service reading<br />
project.<br />
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8. Regeneration<br />
Mark gave an update on regeneration projects for the N&RN Area.<br />
9. AOB<br />
Paul Loughlin outlined a growing issue of Child Exploitation specifically through the<br />
use of new technology, online and mobiles. Consideration should be given to safe<br />
guarding training for a wide range of agencies.<br />
Website link to be shared with partners.<br />
10.Date of Next Meeting<br />
The next meeting of Northwich & Rural North Area Partnership Board will be October<br />
<strong>2012</strong>.<br />
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