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Monk Bretton – held on 2^nd December, 2022

Royston – held on 5^th December, 2022

The meeting received notes from the Monk Bretton and Royston Ward Alliances held throughout December 2022.  The following updates were noted:-

Cudworth – Members were reminded that a storage container located in Pocket Park had been broken into last year causing significant damage to the gazebos stored in the container.  With a full summer programme scheduled for 2023, Councillor Hayward stated that it would be important to purchase new gazebos. 

It was suggested that other Ward Alliances may wish to contribute towards the purchase of new gazebos for future use at events in their Wards. 

On behalf of the North East Ward Alliance, Councillor Peace stated that the Ward Alliance would be interested in making a contribution. 

In relation to the summer events programme, Senior Officers were being asked to complete a schedule sheet which would allow the Ward Alliance to consider which events it would support. 

Lisa Phelan, informed Members that all Area Teams are considering procurement options for the purchase of hanging baskets (collectively) to meet the requirement for procurement threshold rules from the financial year starting April 2024.  A discussion took place around the sponsorship of hanging baskets, noting that the Council’s Advertising and Sponsorship Policy guidelines must be adhered to. 

Members were informed that Joanne Smith, the new Community Development Officer, would be commencing in post shortly.  Joanne would be working part-time at Bow Street, Cudworth.  It was suggested that Members could meet with Joanne on 9 February, if she was available. 

Monk Bretton – The Christmas events held at St Paul’s Church and at Carlton Church had been very well attended. 

‘More Money in Your Pocket’ events had been held today (26 January 2023) at Burton Grange Community Centre and on 25 January 2023 at Monk Bretton WMC. 

The Ward Alliance had agreed a programme of activity for the year. 

North East – A meeting was scheduled to be held during week commencing 30 January 2023. 

Royston – The Christmas tree lights switch on and Christmas Carol Service at St John the Baptist Church, Royston had been well attended. 

The Ward Alliance had developed a summer 2023 activity list and were reviewing events which had taken place in 2022 to see where improvements could be made in 2023. 

RESOLVED that the notes from the Ward Alliances be received.