Bus services review - Local Transport Plan
Wiltshire Council is reviewing its Local Transport Plan (LTP) Public Transport Strategy and service delivery (i.e. Council supported bus services). The review is being undertaken because of continuing and growing pressures on the Council’s budgets that mean that funding is no longer available to continue delivering supported bus services at the level that was envisaged when the LTP was published in 2011.
The review of the Public Transport Strategy is part of a wider review of all areas of Wiltshire Council’s passenger transport remit (except rail and taxis). The wider review will include re-examining policy and spending in home-to-school and college transport, Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) transport and social care client transport.
As a first stage in the review, a pre-consultation exercise was undertaken during July and August 2015 to provide key stakeholders and partners (e.g. town councils and bus operators) with an opportunity to shape the scope of the review.
We are now keen to hear the views of bus users, residents, stakeholders and other interested parties to help us shape a new Public Transport Strategy. The Council has made no decisions as yet and would like to see how far you agree or disagree with the options presented in the consultation questionnaire available from http://consult.wiltshire.gov.uk/portal/ltp/wiltshire_local_transport_plan_-_public_transport_strategy_review
From the above link you can also obtain further information on the review including a PDF version of the questionnaire together with other review documents (including Frequently Asked Questions).
Paper copies of the questionnaire are also available on request by telephoning 0300 456 0100. Copies of the questionnaire will also be available: on buses operating Wiltshire Council contracted services; in libraries; and in main Council offices.
Questionnaire and comments need to be submitted by 5pm on 4 April 2016.
The findings of the review and public consultation will be reported to the Council’s Cabinet in the summer of 2016. It will then be necessary to develop detailed implementation proposals. The timescale for this will depend on the nature of the changes approved by Cabinet and the lead time necessary for their implementation.
Wiltshire Council is reviewing its Local Transport Plan (LTP) Public Transport Strategy and service delivery (i.e. Council supported bus services). The review is being undertaken because of continuing and growing pressures on the Council’s budgets that mean that funding is no longer available to continue delivering supported bus services at the level that was envisaged when the LTP was published in 2011.
The review of the Public Transport Strategy is part of a wider review of all areas of Wiltshire Council’s passenger transport remit (except rail and taxis). The wider review will include re-examining policy and spending in home-to-school and college transport, Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) transport and social care client transport.
As a first stage in the review, a pre-consultation exercise was undertaken during July and August 2015 to provide key stakeholders and partners (e.g. town councils and bus operators) with an opportunity to shape the scope of the review.
We are now keen to hear the views of bus users, residents, stakeholders and other interested parties to help us shape a new Public Transport Strategy. The Council has made no decisions as yet and would like to see how far you agree or disagree with the options presented in the consultation questionnaire available from http://consult.wiltshire.gov.uk/portal/ltp/wiltshire_local_transport_plan_-_public_transport_strategy_review
From the above link you can also obtain further information on the review including a PDF version of the questionnaire together with other review documents (including Frequently Asked Questions).
Paper copies of the questionnaire are also available on request by telephoning 0300 456 0100. Copies of the questionnaire will also be available: on buses operating Wiltshire Council contracted services; in libraries; and in main Council offices.
Questionnaire and comments need to be submitted by 5pm on 4 April 2016.
The findings of the review and public consultation will be reported to the Council’s Cabinet in the summer of 2016. It will then be necessary to develop detailed implementation proposals. The timescale for this will depend on the nature of the changes approved by Cabinet and the lead time necessary for their implementation.
Public consultation on the cost of policing in 2016-2017
I have today begun a public consultation on the cost of policing in 2016 -17. I am considering an increase of 1.9%, which amounts to £3.12 per year or 6p per week for the average home (Band D property). At present, band D homes pay £163.98 a year.
Out of the 43 forces in England and Wales, only two receive less funding per head of population than Wiltshire.
The police grant settlement that we received from the Home Office in December showed a slight reduction in the central government grant for Wiltshire Police.
Initial indications are that a further saving will need to be made in 2016 -17 of between £2.7m and £3.5m.
The proposed £3.12 a year increase would provide me with an additional £769,000 of local income for 2016-17. This would help to cover rising costs, including £2m worth of National Insurance contributions from which we have previously been exempt.
The money raised from the police part of the council tax will also be used to protect community policing which I believe is greatly valued by people in Wiltshire and Swindon.
The consultation is now open and runs until Tuesday 2nd February 2016. I have approached every Area Board and Locality that are meeting during this period and asked for the opportunity to make a presentation about my proposal. A copy of this presentation will be available on my website along with further information.
I would encourage you to give your feedback on my proposal and to promote this consultation amongst your community. Feedback can be given through my website or by following this link:
http://www.wiltshire-pcc.gov.uk/Transparency/Policeandcrimeelementofcounciltax2016-17.aspx
Yours sincerely
Angus Macpherson
Commissioner
Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner
London Road
Devizes
Wiltshire
SN10 2RD
Telephone Number (External): 01380 734 022
Telephone Number (Internal): 720 2293
Fax Number: 01380 734025
Email: pcc@wiltshire.pnn.police.uk
Website: www.wiltshire-pcc.gov.uk
Facebook: www.facebook.com/Wiltshireandswindonpcc
I have today begun a public consultation on the cost of policing in 2016 -17. I am considering an increase of 1.9%, which amounts to £3.12 per year or 6p per week for the average home (Band D property). At present, band D homes pay £163.98 a year.
Out of the 43 forces in England and Wales, only two receive less funding per head of population than Wiltshire.
The police grant settlement that we received from the Home Office in December showed a slight reduction in the central government grant for Wiltshire Police.
Initial indications are that a further saving will need to be made in 2016 -17 of between £2.7m and £3.5m.
The proposed £3.12 a year increase would provide me with an additional £769,000 of local income for 2016-17. This would help to cover rising costs, including £2m worth of National Insurance contributions from which we have previously been exempt.
The money raised from the police part of the council tax will also be used to protect community policing which I believe is greatly valued by people in Wiltshire and Swindon.
The consultation is now open and runs until Tuesday 2nd February 2016. I have approached every Area Board and Locality that are meeting during this period and asked for the opportunity to make a presentation about my proposal. A copy of this presentation will be available on my website along with further information.
I would encourage you to give your feedback on my proposal and to promote this consultation amongst your community. Feedback can be given through my website or by following this link:
http://www.wiltshire-pcc.gov.uk/Transparency/Policeandcrimeelementofcounciltax2016-17.aspx
Yours sincerely
Angus Macpherson
Commissioner
Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner
London Road
Devizes
Wiltshire
SN10 2RD
Telephone Number (External): 01380 734 022
Telephone Number (Internal): 720 2293
Fax Number: 01380 734025
Email: pcc@wiltshire.pnn.police.uk
Website: www.wiltshire-pcc.gov.uk
Facebook: www.facebook.com/Wiltshireandswindonpcc
NADFAS Church Trail
Holy Trinity Church, Easton Royal has recently launched a NADFAS Church Trail for children of all ages.
The illustrated trail which guides children around the Church has been designed and produced by villagers Vivien Swift, Liz Johnson and Tricia Duncan with help from NADFAS.
Do you know the difference between a pew and a bench, what does IHS and XPC mean when you see it in a Church, which pipes on the organ make the high notes - these are just a few of the questions in the trail.
Groups of children from schools, cubs, guides, youth organisations, as well as families and children of all ages can come to Holy Trinity Church, to enjoy having fun finding out about the architecture, history and furnishings of the Church. The Trails along with the answers will be left in the church for anyone to use.
Go to the Download page for a copy of the trail Here but you will only find the answers in the Church!
For details contact Vivien Swift 01672 810363
The illustrated trail which guides children around the Church has been designed and produced by villagers Vivien Swift, Liz Johnson and Tricia Duncan with help from NADFAS.
Do you know the difference between a pew and a bench, what does IHS and XPC mean when you see it in a Church, which pipes on the organ make the high notes - these are just a few of the questions in the trail.
Groups of children from schools, cubs, guides, youth organisations, as well as families and children of all ages can come to Holy Trinity Church, to enjoy having fun finding out about the architecture, history and furnishings of the Church. The Trails along with the answers will be left in the church for anyone to use.
Go to the Download page for a copy of the trail Here but you will only find the answers in the Church!
For details contact Vivien Swift 01672 810363
