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 06 September 2017.

It was AGREED that the Minutes of the Leisure and Community Policy Development and Review Panel held on the 06 September 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.

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

The Deputies were thanked accordingly for their deputation.

A position statement will be given by the Head of Leisure and Environmental Services.

Members of the Panel discussed the Locks Heath Pumas Rugby Clubs comments in their deputation and determined three possible options available to the club at this time.

The Chairman explained that the Panel is very sympathetic to the club with what they want to achieve and hoped that one of the options identified would lead to a successful outcome.

The Locks Heath Pumas Rugby Club thanked the Panel for taking the time to listen to their comments.

To receive a presentation from Relate Solent on the services they provide within the Fareham Borough.

The Panel received a presentation from Tina Croucher, Centre Manager from Relate Solent on the counselling services they provide in the Fareham Borough.

The presentation highlighted the range of counselling services they provide, including; couples counselling, family counselling and young people’s counselling and the large number of venues across the south including Fareham that are available to clients.

Members commented on the fantastic work undertaken by the skilled professionals at Relate Solent and enquired about how they engage with other local organisations doing similar work in the Borough. Tina Croucher confirmed that the team do work closely with other local agencies including healthcare professionals to ensure a successful outcome for their clients wherever possible.

It was AGREED that Tina Croucher from Relate Solent be thanked for her informative presentation.

To receive a presentation from the Head of Leisure and Environmental Services providing an update on the Leisure Events Programme.

The Panel received a presentation from the Leisure and Community Manager on the Councils Leisure Events over the past year and a look forward to upcoming events across the Borough.

Councillors Mrs L E Clubley and Mrs K K Trott left the meeting during delivery of this presentation.

The presentation detailed the highlights from the Events Programme which attracted over 7000 people across 29 events, which included: -

·         Daedalus 100;

·         National Play Day;

·         Thumbs Up Thursday;

·         SNAP;

·         Mini Play Morning;

·         Access All Areas; and

·         Bygone Fareham.

The Panel were also given details of this year’s Christmas light switch on and were shown a short video as part of the presentation featuring the Winter Giant who will be the main attraction.

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

To consider a report by the Director of Operations which reviews the Panel’s proposed Work Programme for 2017/18.

The Panel considered a report by the Director of Operations which reviews the Panels work Programme for 2017/18.

The Head of Leisure and Corporate Services addressed the Panel to request that the following items be added to the Work Programme under unallocated items: -

(a)  Update on Ferneham Hall; and

(b)  Holly Hill Catering Facilities.

It was AGREED that: -

(a)   Items - Update on Ferneham Hall and Holly Hill Catering Facilities being added to the unallocated items on Appendix A of the report; and

(b)  the Panel note the Work Programme.