Agenda item

Notes from the meeting held on 27^th March 2017, with feedback from the Ward Alliance Chair

It was reported that recent committed projects include: DIAL Outreach sessions, Gala & Proms events; Adopt a Planter; the Working Fund; Hanging Baskets; Christmas Lights; Summer Activities and provision of cooking equipment for the Scouts. 

Other activities in the ward include the official opening of the allotments (21^st June), Gala (1^st July) and Yorkshire Military Band; Proms (30 July and 3^rd September) – Worsborough Brass and Love Where You Live activities with local primary schools and volunteers on 20^th June.  Royston S106 group are having regular meetings, looking at improvements to the skate park, bowling green and pavilion in the park.  

It was reported that a new noticeboard has been installed at the Wells and that West End Crescent allotments opened on 21^st July.  Preparations are underway for Royston in Bloom, including planning in the park involving local schools.  Employee Supported Volunteering (ESV) in the park filled two large skips of rubbish and recycling and the pavilion was deep cleaned.  The photographs which are part of the Urban art project in the park look great.

A recent walkabout with the Principal Towns officer was very productive and a number of potential sites for small industrial units were identified together with improvements to the public realm.  A Victoria Cross memorial paving flag to commemorate Albert Shepherd VC is to be installed in the Town Hall gardens on 20^th November.  An invitation list is being compiled and family members will

be contacted by Mayors office. 

RESOLVED that the notes of the Royston Ward Alliance meeting held on 27^th March 2017 and the verbal update be received.