Agenda item

Central – held on 24^th January, 2018

Dodworth – held on 21^st November, 2017 and 23^rd January, 2018

Kingstone – held on 10^th January, and 21^st February, 2018

Stairfoot – held on 11^th December, 2017, 8^th January, 2018, and 12^th February, 2018

Worsbrough – held on 7^th December, 2017 and 24^th January, 2018

The meeting received the notes of the meetings of the following Ward Alliances within the Central Area: Central Ward Alliance, held on 24^th January, 2018; Dodworth Ward Alliance, held on 21^st November, 2017 and 23^rd January, 2018; Kingstone Ward Alliance, held on 10^th January, and 21^st February, 2018; Stairfoot Ward Alliance, held on 11^th December, 2017, 8^th January, 2018 and 12^th February, 2018; and Worsbrough Ward Alliance held on 7^th December, 2017 and 24^th January, 2018.

With regards to recent discussion at the Dodworth Ward Alliance, Councillor P. Birkinshaw asked whether an update could be provided on the Principal Towns Programme.  The Chair and Area Council Manager agreed to make enquiries about this.

Councillor Clarke praised the work of the Community Development Officer for their support of the Worsbrough Ward Alliance, which had recently recruited a number of new members.

Members heard how a Health Event organised by the Kingstone Ward Alliance had been postponed until 9^th June, 2018 and would be focused on families.  Members were encouraged to forward the details of any groups potentially interested in taking part to Councillor Williams.

Councillor Johnson praised the work of over 45 volunteers, and a number of agencies, taking part in the Great British Clean Up event in the Stairfoot Ward, where over 60 bags of rubbish had been collected.

Members were made aware of the success of the Christmas event in the Dodworth Ward, which was so well received that those involved were already asking for the diary date for the event this year.  Praise was given to the Ward Alliance and the businesses involved.

RESOLVED that the notes and feedback from the Ward Alliances be received.