NRN APB Minutes 12th July 2012 - West Cheshire Together

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http://www.westcheshiretogether.org.uk/area_partnership_boards/northwich_and_r ural_north_apb.aspx Chris thought that there is now a need to re-consider the principles of funding and rationale for the future possible guidelines which may come about from the Altogether Better initiative. Steve Newson was congratulated on his award of Directorate ‘Unsung Hero’. 2. Fire and Police Updates Fire: There are no major concerns in the area currently. The work around boarding up premises, where required, is working well. Visits to households is continuing and both fire alarms and slow cookers are being given out to over 65’s. The reading scheme at Rudheath Primary School is also progressing well and will be rolled out to a school in Winsford. Police: Crime is decreasing and the police are exceeding their targets. ASB has shown no critical pinch points. McDonalds continues to be a venue for young people to hang around and some engagement work is being undertaken. Drugs pose the biggest issue at specific locations and there will be a focus on this area over the next 6 months. Regular callers to the police are being addressed differently with the aim of directing people to other services on the first point of contact. A contact booklet is being put together which will be shared with partners. 3. Area Action Plan Mark gave an update on the refreshed Area Action Plan this is now available to partners. AGREED: APB agreed the refreshed action plan be adopted. 4. Ward Plans Mark gave an update on the process of developing Ward Plans. Draft versions have been discussed with Ward Councillors and further discussions will take place regarding Councillors becoming the champions for the Ward Plans. Discussions with Parish Councils have started and will continue so that where possible Parish Councils can take the lead on local actions. Mark would like APB members to adopt the Ward Plans and help support there delivery through the sub-group work. 2
AGREED: APB agreed the Ward Plans be adopted. 5. Voluntary, Community and Faith Action Plan An update was given on the draft Voluntary, Community and Faith Action Plan for Northwich and Rural North and an outline of the proposed way of working across our Communities of Interest. The plan also incorporates the development and promotion of Volunteering. Agreed: The APB agreed the updated VCF Action Plan and for updates to be presented at future meetings. 6. Community Engagement Plan An update was given to the APB on key achievements in relation to Community Engagement in Northwich and Rural North. Information on the use of the Tracker Survey was also presented and an outline of the planning cycle was explained and discussed. Agreed: APB partners agreed to use the Tracker Survey at their events / community meetings. APB agreed to promote the calendar of events and to pass information on future events to Fiona. 7. APB Funding Mark outlined the funding allocation for 2012/13 for the APB. The APB has £30k as per previous years plus an additional £40k Kick Start Funding which is for new projects / initiatives. New Initiative Steve Newson presented a business case for funding for an initiative new to N&RN; Achievement for All supported by the Economy and Education Sub Group to be delivered by The University of Chester Academy Northwich. Agreed: The APB agreed to fund this initiative from their Kick Start Funding. It was agreed that Training the Trainers should be looked at to make the initiative sustainable in the future. It was also agreed that work with primary schools should be considered as a second phase. It was agreed that the initiative should look at links with the Fire Service reading project. 3
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