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Cudworth – held on 15^th January 2018

Monk Bretton – held on 2^nd February 2018

North East – held on 21^st February 2018

Royston – held on 15^th January 2018.

The meeting received notes from the Cudworth, Monk Bretton, North East and Royston Ward Alliances held throughout January and February 2018.  The following updates were noted:-

Cudworth – A new member has been welcomed to the Ward Alliance.  The dates for Cudworth Tea in the Park and the Cudworth Proms, which will take place in the Pocket Peace Garden, have been agreed.  The Ward Alliance members are considering community projects for the new financial year.  It was highlighted that two standard rose trees had been purchased for Cudworth's Pocket Park to commemorate Paul Jolley and Ernest Oliver.

Monk Bretton – The meeting was informed that the Ward Alliance had recently supported Redfearns Football Club and now has a limited amount of money left.  Work is ongoing with groups in preparation for applications in the new financial year.

North East – Christine Key of the Barnsley Dementia Alliance had visited to discuss organisational aims to improve the lives of sufferers.  It was reported that there is a possibility of someone taking over ‘ The Dell’ and restoring it.   ASOS volunteers have been active in Grimethorpe and Milefield Community Farm has been well supported.  The wheel at Willowgarth school is now in situ.

Royston – All 4 primary schools took part in the achievement awards and the children visited the Mayor’s Parlour.  The  litter pick in March was cancelled and will now take place on 11^th May, with 30 children from Carlton Academy also taking part.  The budget has been spent and it has been decided that existing priorities will remain, tied in to NEAC priorities.  A busy period is coming up with the Greenspaces community group, events planning group and steering group for S106 funding.  There will be a Royston in Bloom entry this year,  the park has been transformed and hopefully the skate park will be finished.  The initial scope of works to restore the Pavilion is positive.  The   outstanding success of the DIAL service was highlighted and information from the project will be helpful in future planning.  National Grid are working on power lines in the area and have damaged a safe route to school.  Remedial work will be carried out to the bridge over the canal. 

RESOLVED that the notes from the Ward Alliances be received.