Agenda item

Darton East – held on 14 February 2023 and 14 March 2023

Darton West – held on 6 February 2023, 6 March 2023 and 17 April 2023

Old Town – held on 13 April 2023 and 12 March 2023

St Helen's – held on 23 March 2023 and 20 April 2023

The meeting received the notes from the Darton East Ward Alliance held on

14 February 2023 and 14 March 2023; Darton West Ward Alliance held on

6 February 2023, 6 March 2023 and 17 April 2023; Old Town Ward Alliance held on 13 April 2023 and 12 March 2023; and St Helen's Ward Alliance held on

23 March 2023 and 20 April 2023.

Councillor Denton referred to the work undertaken by the Darton East Ward which included an action plan in a similar format to last year.  In March 2023 the Ward had awarded a grant to the Barnsley Youth Theatre which was now positioned in Mapplewell.  Work continued in the village hall following the National Lottery funding which was due to be completed mid to late summer 2023.

Councillor Howard referred to the work undertaken by the Darton West Ward.  There had been a successful Stars Awards 2023 event held in the Town Hall in March 2023, which had included a performance from the Darton Community Choir.  Work had been undertaken with the neighbourhood wardens regarding the dog fouling problem on the green land across from Vets4Pets, which had now been resolved.

Councillor Lofts referred to the work undertaken by the Old Town Ward.  The Ward Plan outlined the visions and goals of the Barnsley 2030 plan for health,

learning, growth and sustainable, which would be developed further once there were more Ward Alliance members.  A possible event had been discussed at Honeywell Community Centre with the Mental Health Hub.  Additional membership to the Ward Alliance was sought, with a requirement for six members with at least three members attending the meetings.

Councillor Tattersall referred to the work undertaken by the St Helen’s Ward.  Councillor Leech had hosted the memorial bench unveiling which had been attended by Dan Jarvis MP and various military guests.  The bid for the Roundhouse Library health and wellbeing garden had been agreed by members for a community project to create a garden to grow plants/vegetables, and the relaunch celebration had been held on 4 April 2023.  A celebratory event had been held for former Councillor Platts to thank her for her commitment and support to the Ward Alliance.

In response to a query raised by Councillor Hunt for guidance on recruitment for new Ward Alliance Members, the North Area Manager commented that every opportunity should be taken to promote the work undertaken by the ward alliances including the 10 year celebration event, displaying information on the community noticeboards and speaking with the families at engagement events.  The Darton East Ward Alliance is currently well represented by private businesses.  It was hoped to broaden and diversify the representation on all the ward alliances in the coming months because few new members had joined in the last couple of years. 

RESOLVED that the notes of the respective Ward Alliances be noted.