Agenda and minutes

Apologies of absence were received from Councillor Mrs S M Bayford and Councillor S Dugan.

To confirm as a correct record the minutes of the meeting of the Leisure and Community Policy Development and Review Panel held on 07 March 2018.

It was AGREED that the Minutes of Leisure and Community Policy Development and Review Panel held on the 07 March 2018 be confirmed and signed as a correct record.

The Chairman invited the Executive Member for Leisure and Community, Councillor S Bell to address the Panel to give an important announcement.

Councillor S Bell addressed the Panel to advice that One Community received the highest accolade for voluntary groups in the UK, The Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service, earlier this month.

It was explained to the Panel that this is an incredible achievement for One Community and Members should be very proud that the charity has received this prestigious award in recognition for the work they do for Fareham Borough residents.

To receive any declarations of interest from members in accordance with Standing Orders and the Council’s Code of Conduct and disclosures of advice or directions received from Group Leaders or Political Groups, in accordance with the Council’s Constitution.

There were no declarations of interest made at this meeting.

To receive any deputations of which notice has been lodged.

There were no deputations made at this meeting.

To receive a presentation by the Citizens Advice Fareham on the services they provide in the Borough.

The Panel received a presentation by Biddy Mayo and Deborah Stringfellow from Citizens Advice Fareham.

After the delivery of the presentations Members took part in in-depth question and answer session.

The presentation has been appended to these Minutes.

It was AGREED that Biddy Mayo and Deborah Stringfellow from Citizens Advice Fareham be thanked for their very good, informative presentation.

To receive a presentation from the Head of Leisure and Corporate Services on an induction to the Leisure and Community Portfolio services.

The Panel received a presentation from the Leisure and Community Manager on an overview of the Leisure and Community Portfolio Services.

The presentation, which is provided Annually to the Panel, covered all aspects of the Leisure and Community Portfolio and provided Members with; highlights from last year as well as a look forward to the plans for the coming year.

Members enquired about the name of the Access All Areas service for young people, they were concerned that the name doesn’t give any suggestion about the activities that are provided. The Leisure and Community Manager agreed that this is something that can be investigated further as they move forward with plans for next year.

The presentation has been appended to these Minutes.

It was AGREED that the Leisure and Community Manager be thanked for her informative presentation.

To consider a report by the Head of Leisure and Corporate Services which reviews the Panel’s proposed Work Programme for 2018/19.

The Panel considered a report by the Head of Leisure and Corporate Services, which reviews the Panel’s work programme for 2018/19.

A question was raised concerning the situation regarding Cams Alders and the Head of Leisure and Corporate Services addressed the Panel to confirm that things are still moving forward with the Cams Alders vision and things are on track to bring a detailed update to the 25 July 2018 meeting.

The Chairman asked Members to give some thought to items that they may wish to be brought to the Panel to assist them with their role to develop and review policies.

It was AGREED that Members:

(a)  review and agree the Work Programme for 2018/19; and

(b)  as appropriate, add to the programme any additional items agreed generally by the Panel or put forward by individual members and accepted by the Panel