Agenda item

Darton East – held on 9 May 2023

Darton West – held on 24 May 2023 and 21 June 2023

Old Town – held on 13 April 2023 and 11 May 2023

St Helen's – held on 20 April 2023 and 1 June 2023

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

9 May 2023; Darton West Ward Alliance held on 24 May 2023 and 21 June 2023; Old Town Ward Alliance held on 13 April 2023 and 11 May 2023; and St Helen's Ward Alliance held on 20 April 2023 and 1 June 2023.

Councillor Denton referred to the work undertaken by the Darton East Ward Alliance which included updates on resolving the anti-social behaviour in Darton Park and grants issues including funding for a children’s film club at Darton Village Hall over the summer holiday period.

Councillor T Cave referred to the work undertaken by the Darton West Ward Alliance.  He was pleased to observe the developing relationship between the Gawber History Group and Gawber Primary School.  Work continued to make improvements around Darton Park.  Unfortunately, a long respected member of the Ward Alliance had recently passed away, and new members were actively being sought.

Councillor Lofts provided an update as the Chair of the Old Town Ward Alliance.  The last meeting had been held as an informal Members update due to no community members being present, and a discussion had ensued regarding increasing the membership.

Councillor Wright provided an update on the St Helen’s Ward Alliance.  Planning arrangements were coming together for the upcoming gala.

Councillor Tattersall referred to the email received from the North Area Manager regarding refreshing the logos for the Ward Alliances, and she queried when the rebranding would be undertaken.

In response, the North Area Manager commented that there was not a timeline in place.  There was an opportunity to consider whether more uniform logos were required for the Ward Alliances.

Councillor Leech commented that the St Helen’s Ward Alliance Secretary had recently resigned.  It was hoped to recruit into the vacancy as soon as possible.

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