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          Cudworth, held on 20^th January 2020 and 9^th March 2020

          Monk Bretton, held on 17^th January 2020

          North East, held on 16^th January 2020 and June 30^th, 2020

          Royston, held on 20^th January 2020

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

Cudworth – It was reported that it has been quiet recently.  The Principal Towns project is moving on with the off-road parking at Bow Street nearly finished.  The old toilet block site has been completed and just needs a few finishing touches.   Lots of work has been carried out by volunteers across the Ward litter picking and helping to keep the area tidy.  David Gill has now left the Council after working for BMBC for over 35 years, with the last 7 working with the North East Area Council and Ward Alliances.  Members and officers contributed towards a selection of leaving gifts for him, and he was thanked for his significant contribution and expertise to the community work of the North East Area Council. 

Monk Bretton – There was not a lot of additional information to report other than 3 out of 4 defibrillators have now been fitted and registered at locations across the Monk Bretton Ward.  Additionally, over 100 activity packs for local children were distributed across the Ward. 

North East – A successful ‘Zoom’ catch up meeting has been held with the Ward Alliance.  The hanging baskets have been put up and Principal Towns work is ongoing. 

Royston – The Ward Alliance held a successful ‘Teams’ meeting and agreed some funding to support groups that had been struggling because of the Covid-19 crisis.  Plans are in place to deliver a virtual Royston masterplan consultation.  Principal towns work has continued, 21 shop fronts have been completed, with a further 10 in the pipeline.  An ecological report for Rabbit Ings is awaited as part of the Principal Towns funding scheme.  Although the Great British Spring Clean was put on hold, there is a possibility that it may be reorganised for later in the year, although socially distanced weekly litter picks have continued, with equipment funded through the Ward Alliance.  It was highlighted that the Royston Pavilion project had won a Regional award and thanks were expressed to the Area Manager and the Team for their valuable contribution to the project. 

RESOLVED that the notes from the Ward Alliances be received.