Decision details

This report seeks to provide members of the Executive with details of the proposed new management arrangements for the Genesis Young People’s Centre in Locks Health.

Genesis is a Youth Centre for young people in the Western Wards.  The Centre opened in 1997.  It was developed and is owned by Fareham Borough but since opening seventeen years ago, has been operated under a joint management agreement with Hampshire County Council.  Under the terms of the agreement, Fareham Borough Council is responsible for the maintenance of the building, whilst Hampshire County Council has responsibility for managing and operating the Centre on a day-to-day basis and offering youth activities from the building for local young people.

This report provides information on how, by releasing Hampshire County Council from the existing Management Agreement, the proposed changes seek to enhance the operation of the centre, whilst creating greater opportunities for young people in the Western Wards of the Borough.

RESOLVED that the Executive:

(a)          notes that Hampshire County Council has agreed to terminate the Management Agreement in relation to Genesis and return the building to Fareham Borough Council, with effect from 31 May 2014;

(b)          agrees to grant Y-Services a tenancy at will (for up to two years) in return for developing and promoting a programme of youth activities from the centre;

(c)          requests the Leisure and Community Panel to review the proposed arrangements after 12 months of operation; and

(d)          agrees that Fareham Borough Council holds the funds for the Genesis Management Committee, pending a review of their constitution, enabling them to hold funds in their own right.