Agenda item

Councillors Markham and Saunders gave a presentation on the achievements of Darfield Ward Alliance over the past 12 months.

Members were made aware of the priorities of the Ward, and it was noted that work to address these was undertaken by funding activity and by organising activity.

The meeting heard about projects the Ward Alliance had undertaken, which included litter picks in the community, events for ‘Clean for the Queen’, and developing an Emergency Resilience Plan.   Members noted that the Alliance had organised a summer gala, which was to be held on 23^rd July, 2016.

Members heard of the work undertaken to improve Parkhill Nature Reserve, and it was noted that this did not require any finance, but was undertaken through volunteer efforts.

The meeting also noted the work of the Ward Alliance in ensuring each village in the Ward had its own community notice board, and that these were regularly updated.  Members heard about the food safety and first aid training organised to ensure the appropriate level of knowledge was on hand for community events.

The work with volunteers, assisted by the Tidy Team, to establish ‘love your village’ days in Billingley was acknowledged.  Noted were the efforts to replicate this successful approach in other areas within the Ward.

Members heard of the plans over the next 12 months, which included taking forward a ‘green project’ and to distribute winter packs to older and more vulnerable residents.

RESOLVED that thanks be given for the presentation.