Agenda item

Cudworth – held on 7^th September 2015

Monk Bretton – held on 8^th August 2015 and 9^th October 2015

North East – held on 23^rd September 2015

Royston – held on 21^st September 2015

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

Cudworth – The Christmas Event was very successful, attended by over 400 people. 

Monk Bretton – 94 poppies are to be placed at the War Memorial, one for each fallen soldier.  The History Group will meet at the Community Centre early in the New Year to collate the history of the soldiers.  Christmas events will take place at Burton Grange tonight and at St Paul’s tomorrow.

North East – It was reported that a community payback scheme had led to the replacement of the paving slabs on the walk to the Cenotaph, which had been well received by the Royal British Legion.  Three of the community notice boards have been replaced, with the Great Houghton notice board to be installed imminently. 

The Christmas Tree switch on community events have been held in Brierley and Grimethorpe and were supported and enjoyed by the local residents.  The events included Choirs from the local Primary Schools singing Christmas carols.  Shafton Ward Alliance has appointed 2 new members and it is hoped that the Ward Alliance will now work more closely with Shafton Parish Council.

Royston – It was reported that schools have been involved in planting bedding plants.  Work on the community orchard is ongoing.  Recently funded projects include Royston Canal Club and a new Guide group.  The ‘Adopt a Planter’ scheme will be entering Yorkshire in Bloom next year.  The Christmas event at the Albert Shepherd centre took place last Monday, with local schools, a band, a choir and Santa in attendance. It was reported that there are ongoing problems with fly-tipping at Carlton, which have been highlighted in the Barnsley Chronicle.  The Scrutiny Task and Finish Group are looking at the issue of fly-tipping, the outcomes from which will be considered by Cabinet for implementation Borough-wide at Area Council/Ward Alliance level.  It was highlighted that the problem is reaching ‘epidemic’ proportion in some areas. 

RESOLVED that the notes from the Ward Alliances be received.