To consider any communications to be submitted by the Mayor or the Chief Executive.
Minutes:
South Yorkshire and Humber Building Excellence Awards
On behalf of the Chief Executive the Director of Legal and Governance reported that five new building developments had been shortlisted for the recently held South Yorkshire and Humber Building Excellence Awards. These annual awards showcased the high quality of building projects delivered through Local Authority Building Control across the Region.
Of the five shortlisted Barnsley projects, two had won in their respective categories, namely Rectory Gardens, Wombwell (Best Large Housing Development) and Barnsley Sixth Form College (Best Education Project). The three other shortlisted projects had each been highly commended.
As well as winning Best Education Project, Barnsley Sixth Form College had also won the prestigious ‘Winner Amongst Winners’ award. The two winning projects would now be shortlisted to represent the Yorkshire Region in the National Grand Finals of the 2016 Local Authority Building Control Building Excellence Awards being held in London later on this year.
These awards not only evidenced the excellence of new building development within Barnsley but also encouraged others to deliver high quality developments within Barnsley. The Building Control function had been instrumental in supporting these developments and special mention was given to Joe Jenkinson, the Head of Planning, Policy and Building Control who was in the Council Chamber this morning.
The Mayor and Members of the Council expressed their congratulations to all concerned in the usual manner.