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Darton East – held on 12^th May and 9^th June 2016

Darton West – held on 6^th June and 11^th July 2016

Old Town – held on 8^th June 2016

St Helen's – held on 9^th June 2016

 The meeting received the notes from the Darton East Ward Alliance held on 12^th May and 9^th June 2016; Darton West Ward Alliance held on 11^th July 2016; Old Town Ward Alliance held on 8^th June 2016 and St Helen's Ward Alliance held on 9^th June 2016.

Darton East – Comments were made about the success of the schemes in which the Ward Alliance had been involved.  Thanks were expressed to all involved, particularly the volunteers.  A problem was identified with the benches, which are smaller than envisaged.  Greenworks have been working in the ward and the benches have been painted blue.  Plaques have been donated as part of the project.  120 elderly people attended the Queen’s 90^th Birthday tea on 12^th June, which was a great success.

Darton West – The Barnsley based Yorkshire Military Band has applied for funding, some of which will be granted on the proviso that the band support local community events such as Christmas lights/galas etc.  Problems have been experienced with litter being thrown from cars on to the verges despite visible signs that this is an offence.  The Mayors Parade was a great success.    

Old Town – Nothing to add to the notes provided from the meeting held on 8^th June 2016.

St. Helens – Clean and Green have been doing some excellent work in the Ward. The Gala will take place on Friday 29^th July from 11 a.m. until 3 p.m. on the Memorial Field.  The Mayor is attending for the opening.  More active games are now provided at the Twilight Club.  Cook and Eat sessions are held twice a week at Athersley TARA, at which fruit kebabs proved particularly popular.  It was reported that John Hallows has been awarded the British Empire Medal in the Queen’s Birthday Honours list for his work with the Neighbourhood Watch.

It was reported that copies of the area magazine will be distributed later in the week through Royal Mail.  Members were asked to report back if they didn’t receive a copy.  There may be duplication across some areas.  Thanks were expressed to the Area Team for the preparation and production of the magazine.  The Autumn/Winter edition will go out around Christmas time and Members were asked to think about what could be included so that as much local information as possible is captured and included.

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