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Cudworth – held on 4^th March 2019

Monk Bretton – held on 29^th March 2019

North East – held on 14^th March 2019

Royston – held on 18^th March 2019

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

Cudworth – Councillor Hayward highlighted the success of the ‘Our Town, Our Roots’ project.  The Academic Achievement Awards are to be held on 11^th June at the Town Hall.  Nominations are being sought for the Pride of Cudworth awards, which pay tribute to the people of Cudworth who have achieved great things at national or international level across a range of categories and which will be celebrated through lamp post banners being erected on Cudworth High Street.  The ‘Lest We Forget’ memorial bench will be dedicated on Saturday 15^th June at the Peace Garden in Cudworth Park.  Judging for Yorkshire in Bloom will take place on 17^th July – 32 hanging baskets have been approved for funding and volunteers will be planting up tubs to put outside shops.  Exodus are to provide three sessions of inflatables and games as part of the summer holiday activities.

Monk Bretton – The Review has been completed and priorities for 2019/20 have been agreed.  Monk Bretton Priory’s Medieval May-Hem event takes place on 25^th May.  40 hanging baskets have been approved for funding.  A planting session will take place at the War Memorial on 24^th May in preparation for ‘In Bloom’.  The BIADS Dementia café is doing well and is well attended.  Positive feedback has been received on the Achievement Awards, which demonstrates the importance of engaging children and their families.  A new Mother and Toddler group as started at St Pauls Church, supported by volunteers.

North East – Cllr Higginbottom reported that the Reading Room Project at Great Houghton is working well, helping to combat social isolation.  The Defgibrillator will be installed outside Shafton Working Men’s Club shortly.  Monthly volunteer litter picks have been set up in Grimethorpe.  Yorkshire in Bloom judging will take place at the Grimethorpe War and Mining Memorial and Grimethorpe Community Farm on 11^th July.  The Summer Holiday programme is being put together in conjunction with Reds in the Community for 10-19 year olds. 

Royston – Cllr Cheetham also commented on the success of the Tour de Yorkshire.  There was a massive turnout and a really good day all round.  A number of projects have been supported with funding including the Royston Greenfingers Club, Yorkshire Dance Fusions (based in Royston) and DIAL, which continues to be extremely successful.  Planning is underway for Yorkshire in Bloom and the Gala, which is to be held on 6^th July and will be opened by the Mayor with Worsborough Brass Band also in attendance.  Planting in Royston Park is gong very well, with 3 junior schools attending, supported by NEET young people and volunteers.

RESOLVED that the notes from the Ward Alliances be received.