35 businesses started up earlier this year Ralph remembered with walk
MORE than 30 new businesses have opened across the town between April and June, a council report has revealed.
Discussed by ruling cabinet members on Wednesday, 58 businesses have also expanded during the year’s first quarter.
A total of 35 start-ups have also been registered. Coun Alan Gardiner, said: “In Barnsley, we have bold ambitions for what we want our borough to be.
“We see it as a place which fosters and grows ambition, where everyone can lead healthy lives, live in quality homes, and be the best they can be.
“Our latest performance report highlights the fantastic progress we’re making towards our vision for the borough, which is a testament to the continued hard work of our employees with the support of our partners, and you, our communities.”
Coun Chris Lamb added: “We’re seeing a rise in inflation. I think there is hope for the people of Barnsley, and that’s with the opening of new businesses, and the expansion of existing businesses.
“I look forward to the next quarter to see further improvements in our borough.”
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FAMILY and friends of Carlton man Ralph Slater gathered on August bank holiday Sunday to pay tribute to him with a memorial walk.
The group met at Carlton Park before setting off on the canal walk from Carlton to Wintersett, which Ralph had researched for Royston Local History Group.
Ralph, who died earlier this year, aged 90, was interested in walking and history throughout his life and his family and friends thought it would be a fitting tribute as well as making people aware of their local history.
Along the route, walkers exchanged memories of things which Ralph had done and his daughter, Sue Burton, said that these made the occasion enjoyable and meaningful.
The youngest walker was his great grandson, Oliver.
A collection for Cancer Research raised £300, thanks to generous donations by members of Carlton Bowling Club.