Was a couple of hours trying to work out how to run a new Advisory Group in addition to open Fans Forum 3-4 times a year a twice yearly Fans Engagement Forum. Last 20 mins was table readouts of top five issues. Notes will be sent round.
Yes but they couldn't decide between Participants' United Football Federation or Barnsley Union of Members, Making Everyone Responsible.
Fans Forum. (All) Fan engagement group. (As present) Fan advisory group.(new) All 3 to continue. Last night tbf was how the group would be structured/represented. With a panel of 8-12 to be representative of various elements within the fanbase. Which those I imagine at the meeting and others in the fanbase can put forward ideas to set an agenda for each meeting. With all advisory group members able to attend when a meeting is to take place. Not a closed shop. (Everyone to my knowledge were able to apply) But obviously numbers controlled. Then it was about what are the major pressing concerns of those present (put in groups) to put forward. A few examples. Fanzone Facilities. Safe standing. Stewarding. Disabled facilities. Communications Police advice West stand Etc. Not team affairs questions. Fans forum covers that. But good luck with that one. Some questions that are sensitive will be treat as that Eg in talks with other parties eg council. Until decisions are reached. That applies in any walk of life. All were taken away and to be addressed. As in replies. As you can imagine. time meant every question couldn't be addressed there and then in full. Some snippets. But a few positives now the lease has been sorted and looking at priorities and investment. In turn. Have to say it was well organised, and the structure hopefully. Once set. means not a free for all. But with a set agenda. And when time permits, A.O.B.
