Agenda and minutes

An apology of absence was received from Councillor Mrs P M Bryant.

To confirm as a correct record the minutes of the meeting of the Leisure and Community Policy Development and Review Panel held on 20 January 2016.

The Chairman asked the Panel to note that, the date of the Executive meeting discussed in item 7 of the previous minutes was incorrect and should in fact read 11 March 2016 and not 11 April 2016.

It was AGREED that, subject to the amendment above being made, the Leisure and Community Policy Development and Review Panel on 20 January 2016 be confirmed and signed as a correct record.

There were no Chairman’s announcements received 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.

In accordance with the Standing Orders and the Council’s Code of Conduct, Councillor Mrs S Pankhurst declared a non-pecuniary interest for item 5 – Deputations and item 6 – Cams Alders Vision, as she is on the Committee for Locks Heath Football Club and is a member of the club.

To receive any deputations of which notice has been lodged.

The Panel received a deputation from members of Locks Heath Football Club, asking the Panel for assistance with securing them permanent training facilities. (See item 6 below)

Councillor Mrs S Pankhurst declared Non-Pecuniary interest as she is on the Committee and a member of Locks Heath Football Club.

The Deputies were thanked accordingly for their deputation.

After item 5 at the request of the Chairman, item 7 was brought forward in the agenda.

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

The Panel received a presentation by the Head of Leisure and Environmental Services on the Cams Alders Vision.

Councillor Mrs S Pankhurst declared a Non-Pecuniary interest on this item as she is on the committee and a member of Locks Heath Football Club.

The presentation outlined the progress that had been made following the residents consultation and showed a map of the proposed site with development proposals. Members were asked to note, that the next stage will be to consider the issues regarding vehicle access to the site and obtain firm capital costs for the proposal.

The Panel confirmed to the deputee Mr Cooper that the Cams Alders Vision would meet the needs of the wider community and will be suitable to assist the Locks Heath Football Club with their training needs.

It was AGREED that, the Panel note the content of the presentation.

To receive a presentation by One Community on the services they provide in the Borough.

At the request of the Chairman, this item was brought forward on the agenda and heard after item 5.

The Panel received a presentation by One Community on the services that they provide within the Borough. They gave an overview of the work they currently do with other organisations and community groups including:-

·         Various Community Associations across the Borough

·         Bursledon Brick Works

·         Fareham North West Community Association

The Panel were also given details of the help and support One Community gives to their volunteers, which is believed to be why they have a large amount of dedicated staff that is growing in numbers all the time.

The presentation also advised of future projects including; a Community Showcase in July at Ferneham Hall, in addition to volunteer drop in sessions and various forums across the borough which One Community are helping to arrange.

It was AGREED that, One Community be thanked for their excellent presentation.

To receive a presentation by the Head of Leisure and Environmental Services on a review of Fareham Leisure Centre Performance.

The Panel received a presentation from SLM (Sport and Leisure Management) Ltd who manages the Fareham Leisure Centre. The presentation reviewed the Fareham Leisure Centre performance and the work being undertaken at the new Holly Hill Leisure Centre in readiness for the opening in summer 2016.

At the invitation of the Chairman, Councillor Mrs K Trott addressed the Panel on this item.

The Panel were given a detailed presentation emphasising numerous aspects of the work that SLM Ltd has done over the last twelve months for the local community including:-

·         Their very successful GP referral scheme

·         NHS Health Checks

·         Various charity events which have been very prosperous

·         Teaching 1800 Fareham children to swim

·         Their apprentice scheme

They also asked the Panel to note the attendance figures over the past five years to highlight the continued consistent high levels. Members agreed that this was a great achievement and that they hope to see similar levels recorded at the new Holly Hill Leisure Centre once it opens in the summer.

It was AGREED that, SLM Ltd be thanked for their informative presentation.

To consider a report by the Director of Operations which gives a final review to the work programme 2015/16 and the draft work programme 2016/17.

The Panel considered a report by the Director of Operations which gave a final review of the Panels’ work programme for 2015/16 and a draft work programme for 2016/17.

Councillor Price asked the Panel to note that the dates in Appendix D were incorrect; instead of 18 January 2016 and 01 March 2016, this in fact should read 18 January 2017 and 01 March 2017.

The Head of Leisure and Environmental Services addressed the Panel to propose that the unallocated items in Appendix D be allocated as follows; Members Tour – Community and Youth Centres – 07 September 2016, Leisure Centre Events – 09 November 2016, Play Area Improvement – January 2017 and Citizens Advice Bureau Presentation – 27 July 2016.

It was AGREED that the Panel:-

(a)  reviewed the outcomes of the Panel’s work programme for 2015/16; and

(b)  subject to the dates being amended in Appendix D and the unallocated items being added into the work programme as suggested by the Head of Leisure and Environmental Services, submits the proposed work programme for 2016/17 to the Council for endorsement.