Agenda item

Cudworth – held on 9^th September 2019

Monk Bretton – held on 13^th September 2019

North East – held on 5^th September 2019

Royston – held on 16^th September 2019.

The meeting received notes from the Cudworth, Monk Bretton, North East and Royston Ward Alliances held throughout September 2019.  The following updates were noted:-

Cudworth – It was reported that the Winter Health Fayre on 23^rd November was very well attended.  34 Christmas motif lights have been put up, with businesses in Cudworth contributing towards the costs of erection, dismantling and insurance alongside the Ward Alliance. The Local Businesses  and Communities Together group picked up an award for their ‘Bunny Run’ project in the Proud of Barnsley awards. A number of local projects have been funded, including CAB and a parents’ dance group.  On 1^st November an illuminated poppy was erected outside The Star public house, which raised £511 .

Monk Bretton – It was reported that Monk Bretton Memorial Gardens achieved the Gold Award in Barnsley in Bloom.  The flags at the War Memorial have been power washed and the tubs and flower beds have been planted up.  The Winter Health Fayre was well attended.  Christmas events are to take place at both Carlton and St Paul’s Church.  Lang Avenue had been affected by the recent floods and food donations and cleaning equipment had been provided by the Ward Alliance, which were gratefully received.  Bow Street had been inundated with donations, all of which have been delivered.  Unfortunately some residents are still not back home.  Area Council Staff were congratulated on a job well done.

North East – It was reported that flowering bulbs have been planted across the area.  Brierley S106 money has been received and a meeting will be held to discuss what it should be spent on.  It was reported that Grimethorpe now has a Residents’ Association, with the first meeting to be held at the beginning of December.  All 4 villages are to have Christmas lights this year.  Next year the possibility of planting real trees will be considered as a greener alternative, incorporated within the Council’s tree planting programme. 

Royston – It was reported that the 6ft tree planted last year was used but that it is still quite small.  The Christmas lights switch on took place last night and all 4 primary schools attended.  Thanks were expressed to Cllr Richardson.  Autumn planting has taken place in the park and other areas, which helped to achieve the Barnsley in Bloom Level 5 award and the Platinum award for the canal.  The long awaited Albert Shepherd VC event was well attended.  A Halloween event and various children’s activities took place in the Royston Pavilion and provided a consultation opportunity regarding use of the facility, which   NPS used to compile a ‘snapshot’ social value report.  

RESOLVED that the notes from the Ward Alliances be received.