Agenda and minutes

An apology of absence was received from Councillor Mrs S Bayford.

To confirm as a correct record the Minutes of the Leisure and Community  Scrutiny Panel meeting held on the 28 February 2023.

RESOLVED that the Minutes of the Leisure and Community Scrutiny Panel meeting held on the 28 February 2023 be signed and confirmed as a correct record.

No announcements were made by the Chairman.

To receive and declarations of interest from Members in accordance with the 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 received at the meeting.

To receive any deputations of which notice has been lodged.

There were no deputations made at this meeting.

To receive an Executive report that reviews the current support that the Council funds for the voluntary sector and propose a new approach for the period 2023-2026.

The Panel received a report by the Director of Leisure and Community on an Executive report, Voluntary Community Support Services, that reviews the current support that the Council funds for the voluntary sector and proposes a new approach for the period 2023-2026.

Officers highlighted a minor amendment to Appendix 1, Page 17, paragraph 18, of the report. The paragraph should read - Any charitable organisation within Hampshire can become a member of Action Hampshire. Membership fees are dependent on the income of the group, with fees from £30 per year for organisations with a turnover of less than £50,000 to £250 £150.00 per year for those with a turnover between £100,000 and £250,000 per year. Organisations with the greatest turnover, in excess of £500,000, pay a membership of £350 per year. Member benefits include.

The Chairman addressed the Panel to express support for the new approach that, if approved by the Executive, will save the Council money whilst still providing a valuable service to the residents of Fareham.

The Executive Member for Leisure and Community, Councillor Mrs S Walker addressed the Panel to advise that a large number of volunteers have transferred over to Community First from the previous charity, One Community and that the staff from One Community who worked in Fareham, have been personally thanked for all their support and dedication to the residents of the Borough.

RESOLVED that the Leisure and Community Scrutiny Panel: -

a)    note the contents of the report attached at appendix 1; and

b)    considered any comments/recommendations to pass to the Executive for consideration at their meeting on the 03 April 2023.

To consider any items of business dealt with by the Executive since the last meeting of the Panel, that falls under the remit of Leisure and Community  Portfolio. This will include any decisions taken by individual Members during the same time period.

Members noted the Executive decision.

Members noted the Executive decision.

Members noted the Executive decision.

Members enquired about the amount of interest that had been received from residents purchasing a commemorative Coronation mug. Councillor Mrs S Walker advised that over 1000 mugs have been ordered to meet demand and it is likely that another order will be placed as residents continue to register interests in purchasing the mugs from the Council.

To provide an opportunity for Members to consider the Scrutiny Panel priorities for Leisure and Community.

The Chairman asked Members of the Panel to consider the Scrutiny Priorities. Members did not have any priorities to consider at this time.

RESOLVED that the Panel considered the priorities for the Leisure and Community Scrutiny Panel.