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Cudworth – held on 27^th July 2020

Monk Bretton – held on 14^th August 2020

North East – held on 27^th August 2020

Royston – held on 13^th July 2020

The meeting received notes from the Cudworth, Monk Bretton, North East and Royston Ward Alliances held throughout July and August 2020.  The following updates were noted:-

Cudworth - PPE and hand sanitising equipment has been sent out to organisations across the ward.  It was reiterated that help is available to all organisations.  Veg boxes have been distributed and seasonal activities such as pumpkin carving/soup making are planned – these will be live streamed.  Preparations are underway for winter warming packs.  Thanks were expressed to all volunteers and staff from Bow Street for the wonderful work they have done in such difficult times.  

Monk Bretton – All 4 defibrillators have now been installed.  Thanks were expressed to Vicky for help with the appliance at Sainsburys.  The winter warmer packs are being put together.  Work is underway to the memorial gates.  It is hoped that the service on Remembrance Sunday will be live streamed.

North East – A few funding applications have been received as thoughts turn to Christmas.  Tree planting has taken place in Grimethorpe.  Lots of plans are on hold until the current situation becomes clearer, although some planning for next year is taking place.  120 iris bulbs are to be planted in the shape of a rainbow as a thank you to all key workers. Thanks were expressed to Gt Houghton Youth group who had organised a scheme to deliver fish and chips, cream teas etc to local residents. 

Royston–  At the last ward Alliance meeting the Young People’s ‘Make our mark 2019’ report was shared.  The report is broken down into ward level and documents young people’s thoughts, wishes and priorities.  Work is underway with the targeted support youth scheme and the Youth Council to explore how this can be taken forward.  Hanging baskets are now in place with winter bedding, with volunteers planting beds and planters up.  Funding has been agreed for Christmas lights. Two Section 106 steering group meetings have taken place and went very well, with funding approved for Royston MUGA improvements, new litter bins and access steps for football at Rabbit Ings.  The Scarecrows project in the village this year has been very well received by the local residents. 

RESOLVED that the notes from the Ward Alliances be received.