Agenda item

The meeting received the notes from the Penistone East and West Ward Alliance held on 30^th November, 2017 and 11^th January, 2018.

With regards to the 30^th November, 2017 notes it was noted that action points from the Ward Alliance celebration event had been followed up.

In relation to the 11^th January, 2018 notes it was noted that Springvale Community Garden were interested in maintaining a some of the planters, and that Neighbourhood Services had advised that there would be a cost to the removal of planters that were broken or no longer able to be maintained.

Members heard how the Police and Crime Commissioner was looking favourably on joining the Rural Crime Network.  Members commented on the positive impact of the Police Station in Penistone being staffed again, rather than being serviced from one of the four hubs.  It was noted that progress was being made on establishing a Barnsley wide community support volunteer programme, and that this could include volunteers for the Penistone area.

In relation to the Libraries Review, Members commented that consultation held locally was well attended, which highlighted that high usage of the service.  It was noted that wider public consultation was expected in the summer.

A brief update was provided in relation to Penistone Arts Week which was set to run 18^th - 24^th March, 2018. The Comedy Train from Huddersfield would be starting the proceedings on 18^th March, 2018, rappers would be performing in Penistone Market Barn, and authors such as Willy Russell and Milly Johnson had been engaged.

Members received an update on the alehouse project, and plans to commemorate the end of the First World War on Armed Forces Day and on Remembrance Sunday.

RESOLVED that the notes from the Penistone East and West Ward Alliance held on 30^th November, 2017 and 11^th January, 2018 be received.