Agenda item

Cudworth – held on 6 March 2023

Monk Bretton – held on 24 February 2023

Royston – held on 27 February 2023 and 17 April 2023

The meeting received notes from the Cudworth, Monk Bretton and Royston Ward Alliances: Cudworth – 6 March 2023, Monk Bretton – 24 February 2023,

Royston – 27 February 2023 and 17 April 2023. 

The following updates were noted:-

Cudworth – It was reported that work continues on the Principal Towns project.  Tea in the Park would be held on Saturday 22 July 2023 with regular planning meetings taking place in the run-up to the event.  A new young member had been welcomed to the Ward Alliance who had been assisting with litter picks and gardening in the area. 

New costs for putting up hanging baskets around the area had now been provided to those interested in sponsoring a hanging basket. 

Councillor Cherryholme had attended her first Ward Alliance meeting and had been introduced to Members of the Ward Alliance. 

A discussion took place in relation to the purchase of four new gazebos.  It was suggested that other Ward Alliances may wish to contribute toward the purchase of these 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.

Monk Bretton – It was reported that the Ward was now back up to full strength with three Labour Councillors, following the Local Elections.  Father Darren Percival from St Paul’s Church in Monk Bretton was now a member of the Ward Alliance. 

Members were informed that a small number of funded litter picks had been undertaken in the area. 

The Medieval Mayhem festival had taken place at Monk Bretton Priory over the weekend of Saturday 20 and Sunday 21 May 2023.  The festival had been extremely successful with over 2,500 visitors attending on Saturday 20 May 2023.  The Mayor and Mayoress of Barnsley had visited the festival on Saturday 20 May 2023. 

Members wished to place on record their sincere thanks to the festival event organiser, Victoria Agnew, to all the volunteers, and to the Friends of Monk Bretton Priory Group who had helped to support the festival. 

Jon Finch reported that Members of Barnsley MBC’s Culture and Visitor Economy Team had been present at the festival and would be working closely with Victoria Agnew regarding future events at Monk Bretton Priory. 

North East – It was reported that the North East Ward Alliance had met once following the Local Elections held on 4 May 2023, where Councillor Ruth Booker had been welcomed to Ward Alliance. 

The Brierly Residents Group Fete would be held on Saturday 27 May 2023, between 11am - 4pm.  The Fete had been part-funded by the Ward Alliance. 

Royston – The Achievement Awards had taken place in the Town Hall, which had been a fantastic event for all that attended and something which parents and pupils will always remember. 

The Ward Alliance was currently focusing its attention on the In Bloom entries.  There had been lots of interested received regarding hanging baskets.

The Ward Alliance were looking to invest in a project on the Royston Canal which would encourage and teach children and young people how to fish.

The Royston Gala would be held on 1 July 2023.  Development was currently taking place at the Rabbit Ings country park. 

RESOLVED that the notes from the Ward Alliances be received.