Decision details

Further to Minute No. 55 of the meeting of the Cabinet held on 19th November 2018, consideration was given to the annual Ward updates for Anston and Woodsetts as part of the Thriving Neighbourhood Strategy.

Update reports had been provided as part of the agenda. However, each Ward Member was invited to speak.

Councillors Baum-Dixon, Tarmey and Wilson provided an update on Anston and Woodsetts Ward.

Councillor Baum-Dixon drew particular attention to:

·       He offered his thanks for the Neighbourhood ward officers, and the PCSO’s who helped deliver their ideas.

·       They had helped to fund play equipment at the primary school and assisted the Neighbourhood Watch with CCTV cameras, along with installation of Ring Doorbells.

·       He noted that road safety had been a key focus and consultation was being carried out on a wide-ranging speed reduction project.

·       Arranged for the removal of some trees and shrubs in areas where drug dealing, and anti-social behaviour was taking place and tidying up other areas.

·       He highlighted the issues of rural and wildlife crime in the area and how a WhatsApp group set up by locals was already having success in helping to catch criminals.

·       He was very proud of everything they had achieved.

Councillor Tarmey made the following points:

·       He thanked Nicky, Andrea, Kylie and council colleagues who helped implement their plans.

·       They had supported local scout groups amongst other community groups.

·       Road safety was a big priority for their ward.

·       A community orchard had been planted in North Anston.

Councillor Wilson highlighted the following:

·       She was pleased at the regeneration that was being carried out, that would help residents and businesses have a much more pleasant space to be in.

·       They had created a Covid memorial area for people to go and remember their loved ones.

·       Again, she thanked the neighbourhood co-ordinators and PCSO’s.

Councillor Bennett-Sylvester asked that information on purchasing Ring Doorbells be passed on to assist other members.