Agenda item

Members were reminded of previous discussion and agreement at South Area Council to produce and distribute a Community Magazine.  The Area Council Manager referred to the report circulated, which included  a list of suggested names for the publication.

After some discussion it was agreed to call the magazine #LoveBarnsley with a subtitle of ‘Brought to you by South Area Council’ and that the front cover detailing the towns and villages in the area.

The meeting discussed a proposed outline for the magazine, which included a Welcome from the Area Chair; details of the work of the Tidy Team, Environmental Enforcement, Advice, and Internship contracts; and information on the work of the Ward Alliances.  The outline was supported, with a suggestion that the piece on the Advice Sessions ought to include further information on the Credit Union, following a recommendation from the Scrutiny Committee that this ought to be more widely promoted.

Members discussed the possibility of convening an editorial group with representation from each Ward.  However, after discussion it was agreed for the Area Team to produce a draft magazine on which all Members could comment prior to publication.

RESOLVED:-

i) that ‘#LoveBarnsley – Brought to you by South Area Council’, be approved as the name for the Community Magazine;

ii) that the proposed content for the first edition of the magazine be approved;

iii) that the Area Team produces a draft of the magazine for South Area Council Members to comment on prior to publication.