Agenda and minutes

There were no apologies of absence received at this meeting.

To confirm as a correct record the minutes of the meeting of the Leisure and Community Policy Development and Review Panel held on 18 January 2017.

It was AGREED that the Minutes of the Leisure and Community Policy Development and Review Panel held on the 18 January 2017 be confirmed and signed as a correct record.

There were no Chairman’s announcements made at this meeting.

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 Manager of Fareham Leisure Centre on a review of the Fareham Leisure Centre Performance in 2016/17.

At the agreement of the Chairman, Minute item 6 and 7 were presented together.

The Panel received a presentation from Everyone Active who manage both Fareham Leisure Centre and the new Holly Hill Leisure Centre.

The presentation started by highlighting the successful official opening of the new Holly Hill Leisure Centre and the subsequent Everyone Active open evening that saw over 600 people attend the centre.

The presentation then provided an overview of performance of both leisure centres, including: -

•      Facilities – Investment / Maintenance

•      Attendance / Demographic

•      Marketing & Communication

•      Events & Charities

•      Awards & Achievements

•      Training and Development

The Panel were shown detailed information regarding the attendance at both centres. This showed that Fareham Leisure Centre had seen a slight decrease in the numbers attending since Holly Hill opened. However, this was anticipated and Everyone Active were confident that the numbers would balance out in the near future. The combined attendance for both Holly Hill and Fareham Leisure Centre showed a clear need for the new facility in the Western Wards.

The demographic data was also of interest to the Panel, as it showed that over 80% of visitors live within two miles of the centres, which highlights the significant benefit to Fareham Borough residents.

Members commented that a hydrotherapy pool at either facility would be of benefit to residents.

It was AGREED that, Everyone Active be thanked for their informative presentation.

To receive a presentation by the Manager of Holly Hill Leisure Centre on the performance of the new Holly Hill Leisure Centre since its opening in October 2016.

Please see to Minute item 6.

To consider a report by the Director of Operations which finalises the Panel’s Work Programme for 2016/17 and Draft Work Programme for 2017/18.

The Panel considered a report by the Director of Operations which reviewed the work programme for 2016/17 and the proposed draft work programme for 2017/18.

Members requested that updates be brought to the Panel on; The Cams Alders and Park Lane Visions, the Titchfield Country Park and Community Facilities. The Head of Leisure and Environmental Services agreed that these items would be provided to the Panel during the next municipal year as appropriate and would be added to the unallocated items on the work programme for 2017/18.

It was AGREED that the Panel: -

(a)  approve the current years’ work programme for 2016/17; and

(b)  with the addition of items on the Cams Alders Vision, Park Lane Vision, Titchfield Country Park and Community Facilities being added to the unallocated items section of the work programme, submit the draft work programme for 2017/18 to Council for endorsement.