Trust For Devizes News Articles http://trustfordevizes.info Trust For Devizes News Articles Heritage Open Day 2023 <p><img alt="Leaflet page 1" src="https://groupbuzz-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/pro/photos/11715/responsive_sports.jpg" style="height:320px; width:227px"><img alt="Leaflet page 2" src="https://groupbuzz-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/pro/photos/11716/responsive_sports.jpg" style="height:320px; width:446px"><img alt="Leaflet page 3" src="https://groupbuzz-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/pro/photos/11717/responsive_sports.jpg" style="height:320px; width:452px"></p> Declan McSweeney Mon, 28 Aug 2023 12:17:20 +0100 http://www.trustfordevizes.info/news/heritage_open_day_2023 http://www.trustfordevizes.info/news/heritage_open_day_2023 Trust News 172 - May 2023 <p><a href="https://groupbuzz-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/pro/documents/1945/172.pdf?1687964746">Issue 172 May 2023</a></p> Philippa Morgan Wed, 28 Jun 2023 16:05:58 +0100 http://www.trustfordevizes.info/news/trust_news_172__may_2023 http://www.trustfordevizes.info/news/trust_news_172__may_2023 Assize Court News <p><strong>We are delighted to announce a major step towards revitalising Devizes Assize Court as the new home of Wiltshire Museum</strong><br> <br> Wiltshire Museum has received initial support from The National Lottery Heritage Fund for an ambitious and exciting project ‘Assizes for Devizes: Unlocking Wiltshire’s Stories’.  Made possible by National Lottery players, the project aims to revitalise the derelict Devizes Assize Court into a vibrant community hub and iconic new home for Wiltshire Museum and its world class collection.<br> <br> Development funding of £300,748 has been awarded by The National Lottery Heritage Fund to help Wiltshire Museum, working closely with the Devizes Assize Court Trust, to progress plans for the project before applying for a full National Lottery grant in 2025.  If successful, work would start on the Assize Court building in three- or four-years’ time, with a target opening date of 2030.<br> <br> ‘Assizes for Devizes’ aims to create a cultural and community destination at the heart of Wiltshire, supporting tourism and the regeneration of the local area.<br> <br> We will, of course, keep you informed as the project application progresses.</p> Philippa Morgan Wed, 28 Jun 2023 15:54:53 +0100 http://www.trustfordevizes.info/news/assize_court_news http://www.trustfordevizes.info/news/assize_court_news Trust News 171 - Feb 2023 <p><a href="https://groupbuzz-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/pro/documents/1944/171.pdf?1687964573">Issue 171 Feb 2023</a></p> Philippa Morgan Thu, 12 Jan 2023 11:24:07 +0000 http://www.trustfordevizes.info/news/trust_news_171__feb_2023 http://www.trustfordevizes.info/news/trust_news_171__feb_2023 Heritage Open Day 2022 <p><a href="https://groupbuzz-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/pro/documents/1891/A4poster2022a.pdf?1661869354">HeritageOpenDay2022</a></p> Philippa Morgan Tue, 30 Aug 2022 15:23:23 +0100 http://www.trustfordevizes.info/news/heritage_open_day_2022 http://www.trustfordevizes.info/news/heritage_open_day_2022 Minutes of Trustee Meeting - July 2022 <p><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:medium"><strong>The Trust for Devizes</strong></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:medium"><strong>Minutes of the meeting of the Trustees held at Wiltshire Museum at 7:30pm on Monday 11</strong></span></span><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:medium"><strong>th</strong></span></span><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:medium"><strong> July 2022</strong></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:medium"><strong>Present: </strong></span></span><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:medium"> Philippa Morgan (PM) Hon Secretary, James Flood (JF) Hon Treasurer, John Girvan</span></span><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:medium"><strong> (</strong></span></span><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:medium">JG), Mark Boden (MB), David Dawson (DD)</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:medium"><strong>Apologies: </strong></span></span><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:medium"> </span></span><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:medium"><strong> </strong></span></span><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:medium">Ian Sharp (IAS), Inez Skinner (IS), Richard Ormerod (RO) </span></span></p> <p><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:medium"><strong>Chairman:</strong></span></span><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:medium"> MB</span></span></p> <p> </p> <ol> <li> <p><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:medium"><strong>Minutes </strong></span></span><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:medium">of the meeting held on 13</span></span><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:medium">th</span></span><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:medium"> June 2022 were discussed and agreed. </span></span></p> </li> <li> <p><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:medium"><strong>Matters Arising – </strong></span></span><span style="color:#222222"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:medium">There were none.</span></span></span></p> </li> <li> <p><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:medium"><strong>Correspondence –</strong></span></span><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:medium"> PM reported that there had been no correspondence.</span></span></p> </li> <li> <p><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:medium"><strong>Honorary Treasurer's Report: </strong></span></span><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:medium">JF reported that the bank balance on the date of meeting was </span></span><span style="color:#000000"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:medium">£8524.65. No problems reported.</span></span></span></p> </li> <li> <p><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:medium"><strong>Planning Matters: </strong></span></span></p> </li> </ol> <p><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:medium">RO's monthly planning report was discussed and the following issues were raised</span></span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="color:#222222"><span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:medium">PL/2022/04342 – The Isis, London Road – demolition of bungalow and construction of 5 terraced houses</span></span></span></p> <p><span style="color:#222222"><span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:medium">RO noted that the original proposal had been for a very bulky block of flats. The revised application was more like other developments on the London Road. It was agreed to submit 'No objection'.</span></span></span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="color:#222222"><span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:medium">PL/2022/04468 – The Coach House, Castle Grounds – remove beech tree to ground level</span></span></span></p> <p><span style="color:#222222"><span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:medium">RO reported that the tree appears to be terminally damaged. It should be replaced but if not then left to regenerate naturally.</span></span></span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="color:#222222"><span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:medium">PL/2022/04505 – 6 The Brittox – replacements of shopfront and signs</span></span></span></p> <p><span style="color:#222222"><span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:medium">No comment</span></span></span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="color:#222222"><span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:medium">The Trustees then discussed the outline proposals for the development of the former cottage hospital site on New Park Road. It was agreed that the Trust's submission should emphasise that there should be the maximum affordable houses, that the development should follow the principles of 'Build Beautiful' and that the development should be sympathetic with the Victoria Road conservation area.</span></span></span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="color:#222222"><span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:medium">PM advised theTrustees that she and RO had been tasked with working on a new design code for Devizes as part of the Neighbourhood Plan. This would I nvolve reviewing the Devizes Town Centre Design Code from 2007 but also looking at the need for a code to cover new developments. The Dorset design code was mentioned as a possible example to review. </span></span></span><span style="color:#222222"><span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:medium"><strong>NOTE This subject will be on the agenda for the August meeting.</strong></span></span></span></p> <p><span style="color:#333333"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:medium">6.</span></span></span><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:medium"><strong>Publications and website</strong></span></span><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:medium"> – </span></span><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:medium">Trust News for August was in development. PM asked for contributions.</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:medium"><strong>7. Membership and Marketing</strong></span></span><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:medium"> –</span></span><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:medium"><strong> </strong></span></span><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:medium"> No update</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:medium"><strong>8. Any other business – </strong></span></span><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:medium"> JG raised the question of pigeon feeding in the Market Place. This was under review by Town Council, with Cllr Greenwood in the lead.</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:medium">The issue of cycling on the pavement was also raised. This is an ongoiing problem.</span></span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:medium"><strong>The next meeting of the Trustees will be held at Wiltshire Museum – subject to availability - on Monday 8</strong></span></span><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:medium"><strong>th</strong></span></span><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:medium"><strong> August 2022 starting at 7:30pm. JG to chair.</strong></span></span></p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:medium"><strong>The next meeting of the Trustees will be held at Wiltshire Museum – subject to availability - on Monday 8</strong></span></span><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:medium"><strong>th</strong></span></span><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:medium"><strong> August 2022 starting at 7:30pm. JG to chair.</strong></span></span></p> <p> </p> <p> </p> Philippa Morgan Mon, 11 Jul 2022 12:18:59 +0100 http://www.trustfordevizes.info/news/minutes_of_trustee_meeting__july_2022 http://www.trustfordevizes.info/news/minutes_of_trustee_meeting__july_2022 Trust News 168- May2022 <p><a href="https://groupbuzz-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/pro/documents/1878/168.pdf?1653382281">Issue 168 May 2022</a></p> Philippa Morgan Tue, 24 May 2022 09:53:16 +0100 http://www.trustfordevizes.info/news/trust_news_168_may2022 http://www.trustfordevizes.info/news/trust_news_168_may2022 Minutes of Trustee Meeting - Apr 2022 <p><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:medium"><strong>The Trust for Devizes</strong></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:medium"><strong>Minutes of the meeting of the Trustees held online at 7:30pm on Monday 11th April 2022</strong></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:medium"><strong>Present: </strong></span></span><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:medium"> Philippa Morgan (PM) Hon Secretary, James Flood (JF) Hon Treasurer, Mark Boden (MB), Inez Skinner (IS), David Dawson (DD)</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:medium"><strong>Apologies: </strong></span></span><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:medium"> </span></span><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:medium"><strong> </strong></span></span><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:medium">John Girvan</span></span><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:medium"><strong> (</strong></span></span><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:medium">JG</span></span><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:medium"><strong>), </strong></span></span><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:medium">Ian Sharp (IAS), Richard Ormerod (RO)</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:medium"><strong>Chairman:</strong></span></span><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:medium"> James Flood</span></span></p> <ol> <li> <p><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:medium"><strong>Minutes </strong></span></span><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:medium">of the meeting held on 21</span></span><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:medium">st</span></span><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:medium"> March 2022 were discussed and agreed. </span></span></p> </li> <li> <p><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:medium"><strong>Matters Arising – </strong></span></span><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:medium">PM said that she had replied to the email from Andrew Guest at Wiltshire Council. IS noted that around 30 people had attended the AGM, including Trustees. Trustees thanked DD for standing in at the last minute with an interesting presentation about progress on the Assize Court project.</span></span></p> </li> <li> <p><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:medium"><strong>Correspondence –</strong></span></span><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:medium"> PM said that she had had a phone call from a non-member asking if the Trust as in favour of the proposal to put a duck house in the middle of the Crammer. DD advised that this was an April Fool joke. PM to pass this on to the caller. </span></span></p> </li> <li> <p><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:medium"><strong>Honorary Treasurer's Report: </strong></span></span><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:medium">JF reported that the bank balance on the date of meeting was </span></span><span style="color:#000000"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:medium">£8757.90.</span></span></span></p> </li> <li> <p><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:medium"><strong>Planning Matters: </strong></span></span></p> </li> </ol> <p><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:medium">RO's monthly planning report was discussed and the following issues were raised</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:medium">PL/2022/02060 – Angel Leisure, Market Place – proposed second storey to rear of the Palace Cinema</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:medium">It was agreed that the Trust should oppose this on the basis that the application was not clear on the purpose of the 'second story', when it would be used and if it would have any impact on neighbours. More detail was required. </span></span></p> <p><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:medium">PL/2022/02351 – The Yews, Bath Road – Crown reductions on various trees</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:medium">Some concern about the proposal for the lime tree. Further clarification needed.</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:medium">PL/2022/02472 – 34 Pans Lane – Reduce Beech tree</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:medium">Further clarification needed on this as the applicant doesn't own the tree and has not explained fully why this reduction is needed.</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:medium">PL/2022/01406 – Windsor Drive allotments – install 3 containers for storage of DOCA items</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:medium">Object on the basis that this is in conflict with Wiltshire Core Strategy. The applicants have not made a case for the need for using 3 shopping containers on an allotment site for storage. If permission is to be given, it should be for a limited time whilst other storage arrangements are made.</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:medium">PL/2022/02057 – Garage Court off Brickley Lane – Redevelopment of vacant garage site to provide 4 dwellings</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:medium">This is another attempt to build on this land, the previous applications having been dismissed on appeal. Concerns that this application will impact on the public open space and neighbouring dwellings. Object</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:medium">PL/2022/01510 – 55 Northgate Street – Conversion of existing building to form </span></span></p> <p><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:medium">single dwelling</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:medium">The proposed works appear to conserve the listed building. However, it is in the t own centre and, although, it's outside the primary shopping area, the ground floor has been a shop for many years. The change of use from a shop to a dwelling would be against the saved Kennet Plan. Object.</span></span></p> <p><span style="color:#000000"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:medium">6. </span></span></span><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:medium"><strong>Publications and website</strong></span></span><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:medium"> – </span></span><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:medium">The next Trust News would be in May. All contributions welcome. Trustees agreed a proposal to print envelopes with the Trust logo and return address – </span></span><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:medium"><strong>see attached example of a CPRE envelope</strong></span></span><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:medium">.</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:medium"><strong>7. Membership and Marketing</strong></span></span><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:medium"> –</span></span><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:medium"><strong> </strong></span></span><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:medium">IS and JF were reviewing the membership list details as there were inconsistencies between the website list and JF's list of members. The continuing use of Club Buzz for membership and website also needed to be reviewed.</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:medium"><strong>8. Any other business – </strong></span></span><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:medium">As Danny Kruger MP had not been able to attend the AGM due to parliamentary business, it was agreed that PM should write to him setting out the Trust's planning issues ie the length of time for which Neighbourhood Plans are valid and the problems related to the need for a 5 year land supply and the fact that this could allow developers to build anywhere in the County. These issues were raised at an earlier meeting with DK and he should be asked what progress had been made </span></span></p> <p><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:medium"><strong>The next meeting of the Trustees will be held at Wiltshire Museum – subject to availability - on Monday 9</strong></span></span><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:medium"><strong>h</strong></span></span><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:medium"><strong> May 2022 starting at 7:30pm. RO to chair.</strong></span></span></p> <p> </p> Philippa Morgan Thu, 12 May 2022 12:23:10 +0100 http://www.trustfordevizes.info/news/minutes_of_trustee_meeting__apr_2022 http://www.trustfordevizes.info/news/minutes_of_trustee_meeting__apr_2022 Annual Report 2021 <p><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:small">THE TRUST FOR DEVIZES ANNUAL REPORT FOR 2021</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:small">OBJECTIVES OF THE TRUST</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:small">The Trust for Devizes is a local civic society. It is a registered charity whose aim is to preserve and enhance the amenities of the Devizes area. That is principally the built environment of Devizes and the contiguous urban area which extends into Roundway and Bishops Cannings. The Trust does not oppose new developments but does campaign to ensure that new developments are in the right place, are built to a high standard, are compatible with the existing townscape and they are of a type and quality that enhances the street scene and are of benefit to the community. There are many factors which can affect local amenity, so the Trust is also concerned with matters such as traffic congestion and the lack of any planned new green spaces, which have serious adverse health effects for the community.</span></span></p> <p><span style="color:#000000"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:small">CONSTITUTION OF THE TRUST</span></span></span><span style="color:#000000"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:small"> – Please note that the Trust does not currently have a Chairman but this position is held open.</span></span></span></p> <ol> <li> <p><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:small">The name of the Society is 'The Trust for Devizes'.</span></span></p> </li> <li> <p><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:small">The objects of the Society are: To protect and maintain the character and amenities of the Devizes area.</span></span></p> </li> <li> <p><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:small">Membership of the Society shall be open to any person willing to support the objects of the Society.</span></span></p> </li> <li> <p><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:small">The minimum subscriptions for Annual membership and Life membership shall be as determined by the Committee and approved by a majority of members present and voting at an AGM. The Society shall have the power to accept donations for any purpose consistent with its objects and may make special appeals for funds to be used in connection with any such purpose.</span></span></p> </li> <li> <p><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:small">The Management of the Society shall be vested in a Committee consisting of the Chairman, The Honorary Secretary, The Honorary Treasurer and not more than seven other Members provided that the Committee may co-opt additional Members to the Committee. Five members of the Committee shall constitute a quorum.</span></span></p> </li> <li> <p><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:small">The Society shall at its first Meeting and at every Annual General Meeting elect a Chairman, Honorary Treasurer and Honorary Secretary together with seven other members to constitute the Committee for the ensuing year. The Members of the Committee shall take office at the end of the Meeting at which they are elected and shall hold office until the end of the next Annual General Meeting. All members of the Committee may be re-elected for a further term or terms of office. The Chairman for the time being of the Committee shall also be the Chairman of the Annual General Meeting.</span></span></p> </li> <li> <p><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:small">The Honorary Treasurer shall keep accounts of all moneys received and expended on account of the Society and shall present such accounts at the Annual General Meeting of the Society. A Banking Account shall be opened on behalf of the Society and all cheques drawn upon the said account shall require the signature of at least two Members of the Committee.</span></span></p> </li> <li> <p><span style="color:#000000"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:small">The financial year of the Society shall end on the 31st</span></span></span><span style="color:#000000"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:small"> </span></span></span><span style="color:#000000"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:small">day of December in each year</span></span></span><span style="color:#0000ff"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:small"> </span></span></span><span style="color:#000000"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:small">and a General Meeting of Members shall be convened by the Honorary Secretary as soon thereafter as possible and in any case within three months for the purpose of receiving the Annual Report and Balance Sheet, for electing the officers and the Committee for the ensuing year and to consider any other business as may be necessary. Fourteen days notice of such Meeting shall be sent to all Members. Fifteen Members present in person shall constitute a quorum at the Annual General Meeting. In the event of a quorum not being present the Meeting shall be adjourned to such place date and time within the ensuing fourteen days as the Chairman shall decide and the Members present at such adjourned Meeting shall constitute a quorum.</span></span></span></p> </li> <li> <p><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:small">An extraordinary General Meeting may be convened at any time by a resolution of the Committee or on the requisition of at least ten Members of the Society. A Meeting held on such requisition shall be held within twenty-one days of the receipt of such requisition by the Honorary Secretary and the Honorary Secretary shall give to the other Members of the Society fourteen days notice of such Meeting. A quorum shall be the same as a quorum at the Annual General Meeting.</span></span></p> </li> <li> <p><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:small">All matters not hereinbefore provided for and not involving amendment to this constitution may be dealt with by the Committee.</span></span></p> </li> <li> <p><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:small">The Society in General Meeting by a resolution passed by not less than three-quarters of those present and voting may amend this constitution save that there shall be no power to amend clauses. 2 or 3 or this clause.</span></span></p> </li> </ol> <p><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:small">COMMITTEE OF THE TRUST</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:small">The day to day business of the Trust is organised by its Committee in accordance with the Constitution of the Trust. The Committee Members meet at least once a month and are the Trustees of the Trust for Devizes, which is a charity registered with the Charities Commission.</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:small">The Committee members during 2021 were:</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:small">Mark Boden</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:small">David Dawson</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:small">James Flood (Hon. Treasurer)</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:small">John Girvan</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:small">Philippa Morgan (Hon. Secretary)</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:small">Richard Ormerod</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:small">Ian Sharp</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:small">Inez Skinner</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:small">All were elected unopposed. The Chairman’s role remained vacant with members of the Committee acting as Chairman on a monthly rotation basis.</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:small">The Trust is always eager to expand the skills and interests represented on the Trust Committee and members who would like to be more actively involved in the work behind the scenes are always welcome. Members can help by suggesting membership of the Trust to friends and neighbours. The larger our membership the more influence we have on local issues. It is the role of the Committee to decide on which local issues to pursue but we are always pleased to hear from members if they want to draw attention to anything of local concern. You do not need to wait for the AGM to become a committee member or to express an opinion. Members without access to the Internet who wish to contact the Trust should write to the Secretary at the address given in Trust News, which is distributed to all members.</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:small">SECRETARY’S REPORT</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:small">The Trust is a wholy voluntary organisation without any statutory powers but it is effective because it represents the combined voices of a large number of people. The Trust is politically neutral, but in its efforts on behalf of the community it does sometimes take local authorities and individuals to task. The Trust was formed in 1967 when the local council attempted to wall-in the historic Crammer pond against the wishes of local people. The petition against the Crammer wall collected over 3400 signatures and this opposition, organised by the Trust, caused the Council to promptly change its mind.</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:small">Today the Trust has a membership of around 260 people and continues to campaign and influence developments. We work with other Devizes-based organisations to safeguard, improve and develop our town.</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:small">ACTIVITIES DURING 2021</span></span></p> <p><span style="color:#000000"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:small">The Trust's activities during 2021 were again affected by the Covid pandemic which curtailed activities. However, the Trustees quickly adapted by holding online meetings and emails. We were able to return to holding 'live' meetings in October 2021. Most of the Trust’s activities in 2021 have been reported to members in our regular newsletter Trust News. Back numbers of Trust News can be viewed on the Trust web site </span></span></span><span style="color:#000080"><a href="http://www.trustfordevizes.info/"><span style="color:#0000ff"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:small">www.trustfordevizes.info</span></span></span></a></span><span style="color:#000000"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:small">.</span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:small">Meetings and Public Events</span></span></p> <p><span style="color:#000000"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:small">Committee members attended meetings (both online and in person) of other community based organisations, such as the Devizes </span></span></span><span style="color:#222222"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:small">Air Quality and Transport Strategy Group and the Neighbourhood Plan review group</span></span></span><span style="color:#000000"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:small"> </span></span></span><span style="color:#000000"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:small">to present the views of the Trust. We were unable to hold any public events, including our AGM, during 2021.</span></span></span></p> <p><span style="color:#000000"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:small">Planning Applications</span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:small">The Committee regularly reviews the planning applications submitted to Wiltshire Council that concern the Town and its environs. It does this to support the right sort of development as well as to put forward fact-based logically argued objections to inappropriate development. 2021 was a very busy year, with around 170 planning applications being reviewed. We are grateful to Richard Ormerod for all the work he does on planning applications.</span></span></p> <p><br>  </p> <p><span style="color:#000000"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:small">FINANCIAL REPORT FOR THE PERIOD 1st</span></span></span><span style="color:#000000"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:small"> </span></span></span><span style="color:#000000"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:small">JANUARY TO 31st</span></span></span><span style="color:#000000"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:small"> </span></span></span><span style="color:#000000"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:small">DECEMBER 2021</span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:small">The draft financial accounts for the year 2021 are attached.</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:small">The annual family membership fee continues to be £15.00.</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:small">Members are invited to put any questions to the Honorary Treasurer.</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:small">Reserves Policy</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:small">Charities are required to maintain reserves in order to be able to meet any outstanding liabilities in the event of their being wound up or for any appropriate reason identified by the trustees. Liabilities could include rents or utility bills due, redundancy payments or outstanding bills. The Trust for Devizes has no employees or freehold or rented property.</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:small">Money donated to a charity has to be used for the purposes of the charity. In addition, money donated for specific purposes should normally be used only for that purpose. The Trust was given money specifically to establish and maintain the blue plaques on certain buildings of historical interest. The major part of the reserve funds have been that money but very little expenditure on the blue plaques has been required since they were established. In recent years, it has not been possible for the Trust to obtain interest on money in deposit accounts, consequently the reserve funds have been losing value due to inflation.</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:small">The Committee has decided that the objectives of the Trust would be better met by using the reserve funds, as appropriate opportunities for meeting the Trust’s objectives arise, rather than keeping funds for unlikely eventualities, whatever the original purpose of the donation.</span></span></p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:small">Philippa Morgan</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:small">Secretary</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:small">March 2022</span></span></p> <p><br>  </p> <p><br>  </p> <p><br>  </p> <p><br>  </p> <p><br>  </p> <p><br>  </p> <p><br>  </p> <p><br>  </p> <p><br>  </p> <p> </p> <p><br>  </p> Philippa Morgan Tue, 29 Mar 2022 12:45:39 +0100 http://www.trustfordevizes.info/news/annual_report_2021 http://www.trustfordevizes.info/news/annual_report_2021 Trust AGM - 24th March <p>The Trust AGM will be held on Thursday 24th March at 7pm in the Assembly Room at the Town Hall. The meeting will start with our speaker Danny Kruger MP. Trust business will follow. If you have any questions for our MP, please bring them with you and hopefully we can make the most of the opportunity. We are always looking for new committee members so if you are interested in finding out more about what is involved, please contact us at info@trustfordevizes.info</p> Philippa Morgan Thu, 24 Feb 2022 12:11:47 +0000 http://www.trustfordevizes.info/news/trust_agm__24th_march http://www.trustfordevizes.info/news/trust_agm__24th_march