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Cudworth – held on 29^th October 2018 and 10^th December 2018

Monk Bretton – held on 16^th November 2018

North East – held on 15^th November 2018

Royston – held on 12^th November 2018 and 17^th December 2018

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

Cudworth – It was reported that the Ward Alliance now has two new members, and that their induction session was very beneficial.  The Health Fayre was very successful, as was the pop up pantomime delivered by Age UK.  The clean-up event in the park was well attended on Monday.  This year the new Christmas Lights have been a great success and through working in partnership with Cudworth Businesses and Communities Together funding was raised for 32 motifs.  The businesses and community are extremely proud of what they have achieved and are now considering further projects for 2019-2020.  The Ward Alliance spend is up to date.

Monk Bretton – The Christmas lights switch on events at Carlton and Monk Bretton church were successful and well attended.  The Dementia café is running well, with new members each week.  The Academic Achievement Award ceremony for local schools is planned for March.  The budget is currently on target.

North East – The Age UK afternoon tea event in Shafton was very popular.  Funding for various projects itemised within the notes was agreed.  Shafton WMC has now raised £650 towards a defibrillator, in conjunction with Shafton Parish Council.  Brierley Residents’ Group is doing a fantastic job, actively promoting a number of projects.  Consideration is being given to putting up hanging baskets in Brierley over the spring and summer months.  Grimethorpe Community Farm has started to provide cook and eat sessions for local families.

Royston – The Christmas events were hugely successful and well attended, The Green Spaces group has planted 30 trees in the park, donated by Yorkshire Wildlife Trust.  It is anticipated that the Albert Shepherd gate should be installed by Easter in St. John’s Churchyard.  Work on the pavilion is progressing nicely, with a table tennis table; pool table and football table have been donated.  Extra activities are to be organised at Easter to promote the space being used and rooms in the Pavilion are now open and available for hire.  The bandstand will be repainted and the roof made vandal proof.  The skate park has also been refurbished.  The S106 bid for the skatepark is being developed.  The Tour de Yorkshire will pass through Royston and contact is being made with local schools, businesses and communities to promote this. Spring planning will take place in preparation for Yorkshire in Bloom.   

RESOLVED that the notes from the Ward Alliances be received.