Agenda and minutes

There were no apologies of absence.

To confirm as a correct record the minutes of the meeting of the Leisure and Community Policy Development and Review Panel held on 14 January 2015.

Subject to the inclusion of a note in Item 5 of the minutes that Mrs Christina Inman made a deputation regarding play areas in the Boat estate, it was agreed that the minutes of the Leisure and Community Policy Development and Review Panel held on 14 January be confirmed and signed as a correct record.

The Chairman referred to the tour of leisure facilities across the borough undertaken by the committee today.  Thanks were given to officers, Mr Rawles on behalf of Fareham Football Club and  Fareham Leisure Centre for providing an interesting day and the opportunity to see a variety of projects.

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 Director of Community on Fareham Leisure Centre Performance Review.

The Panel received a presentation from Ian Cook and Ryan Grant from SLM at Fareham Leisure Centre which works in conjunction with Fareham Borough Council, on a performance review of the Leisure Centre management contract.

The presentation provided information on the performance of Fareham Leisure Centre over the last year and looked forward at some of the up and coming events and initiatives including the management of the new Western Wards Leisure Centre.

It was AGREED that:-

(a)  Ian Cook and Ryan Grant from SLM Ltd be thanked for their presentation; and

(b)  the Panel noted the content of the report.

To receive a presentation by the Director of Community on the Cams Alders Recreation Ground Vision.

The Panel received a presentation by the Robin Thompson from RPT Consulting on the vision for  Cams Alders Recreation Ground.

The presentation outlined the Council’s vision and project outcomes, the facility needs, development options, the financial implications and the key recommendations and the next steps that need to be taken.

It was AGREED that:-

(a)  Robin Thompson be thanked for his presentation; and

(b)  the Panel note the content of the presentation.

To receive a presentation by the Director of Community on Progress regarding Hampshire Cultural Trust.

The Panel received a presentation by Janet Owens, Chief Executive of the Hampshire Solent Cultural Trust on the progress of newly formed Cultural Trust that has been taken on the management of the arts and museum service in Hampshire.

The presentation provided information on the Trust since it began on 1 November 2014. It provided key facts and figures, details of the founding agreement, provided information on the first 3 months of operation, looked at the Trusts’ strategic ambitions and future development opportunities.

It was AGREED that:-

(a)  Janet Owen be thanked for her presentation; and

(b)  the Panel note the content of the report.

To consider a report by the Director of Community and Streetscene which gives a final review to the panel’s work programme for 2014/15 and draft work programme for 2015/16..

The Panel considered a report by the Director of Community which gave a final review of the Panels’ work programme for 2014/15 and the draft work programme for 2015/16.

It was AGREED that the Panel:-

(a)  reviewed the outcomes of the Panel’s work programme for 2014/15;

(b)  agreed a proposed work programme for 2015/16; and

(c)  submits the proposed work programme for 2015/16 to the Council for endorsement.