Agenda item

Old Town – held on Tuesday 12th December 2023

St Helen's – held on Thursday 30th November 2023

The meeting received the notes from the Darton East Ward Alliance held on 14 November 2023 and 12 December 2023; Darton West Ward Alliance held on 15 November 2023; Old Town Ward Alliance held on 14 November 2023 and 12 December 2023; and St Helen's Ward Alliance held on 30 November 2023.

Councillor Denton referred to the work undertaken by the Darton East Ward Alliance.  Funding applications had been approved for St John’s on stage, Opal’s Women’s Institute and FOMAS Christmas lights.  Members noted the Christmas events that had been held which included visits by Santa Claus and the Maple Bear, which were hoped to feature on an annual basis.

Councillor Howard provided an update on the work undertaken by the Darton West Ward Alliance.  Members noted the Christmas events that had been held with the main focus at Priestley Avenue, Darton which had received a very good turnout with children singing from Kexborough Primary School and a visit from Santa Claus.  The Ward Action Plan continued to be discussed and updated at each meeting.

Councillor Lofts provided an update on the Old Town Ward Alliance which had included the Christmas light switch on events at Huddersfield Road and Summer Lane.  The community pantry had been the main focus of attention and good progress was being made.

Councillor Wright provided an update on the work undertaken by St. Helen’s Ward Alliance which had included a number of church events, the Christmas light switch on which had been well attended, and the Santa sleigh ride around the residential properties within the Ward which had been a great success.

Councillor Howard expressed her thanks to Councillor Wright and his wife for providing the sleigh for display at the Christmas event held in the Town Hall, which had proved to be very popular.

Councillor Leech referred to the plans in place for a sleigh to be made available within the St. Helen’s Ward, which could be borrowed by the other Wards.  The sleigh would be purchased through personal funds rather than through the Ward Alliance.

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