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Apologies for Absence Minutes: No apologies of absence were received at the meeting. |
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To confirm as a correct record the Minutes of the Leisure and Community Scrutiny Panel meeting held on the 25 June 2024. Minutes: RESOLVED that the Minutes from the Leisure and Community Scrutiny Panel meeting held on the 25 June 2024 be signed and confirmed as a correct record. |
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Chairman's Announcements Minutes: The Chairman made the following announcement: -
I would just like to say how much I enjoyed the Gala event at Fareham Live last night (01 October 2024). Fareham Live is a superb venue and team have done us proud. I am sure that the increased footfall produced by this great venue into will have a positive impact with our vision for the Town Centre. I would like to pass on my thanks to everyone involved. |
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Declarations of Interest and Disclosures of Advice or Directions 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. Minutes: No declarations of interest were received at the meeting. |
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Deputations To receive any deputations of which notice has been lodged. Minutes: No deputations were received at the meeting. |
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Fareham Park Vision Update To receive an Executive report from the Assistant Direct (Democracy) on the Council’s Fareham Park Vision which will be considered by the Executive on the 07 October 2024. Additional documents:
Minutes: The Panel received an Executive report and supporting presentation from the Leisure and Community Officer providing Members with an update on the Fareham Park Vision to create a Masterplan for new leisure, community and recreation facilities.
The presentation, which is appended to these Minutes, provided Members with a detailed overview of the developing project including, timescales, community engagement and how this has fed into the options chosen and the next steps with the Executive decision on Monday 07 October, which if approved will allow for the planning application to be submitted in the coming months.
Members of the Panel showed overall support for the exciting project, although raised concerns over the uncertainty surrounding the car parking on site, due to the current Hampshire County Council consultation with regards to the future of Henry Cort school. Members of the Panel were reassured by the Officers’ phased approach which will allow for the various possible scenarios to be fed into the project as it moves forward.
RESOLVED that the Leisure and Community Scrutiny Panel:-
a) note the contents of the Executive report at Appendix 1; and
b) ask that the Executive consider the comments above at their meeting on the 07 October 2024. |
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Leisure and Community Projects Update To receive a report and presentation from the Assistant Director (Democracy) providing the Panel with an update on the current Leisure and Community Projects. Additional documents:
Minutes: The Panel received a report with supporting presentation from the Leisure and Community Manager which updated Members on a variety of ongoing projects which are being managed within the Leisure and Community function that do not require a full report.
At the invitation of the Chairman Councillor Mrs P M Bryant contributed to discussion on this item.
Throughout the presentation Members of the Panel asked questions for clarification on the various workstreams and projects highlighted.
During discussions regarding the new Fareham Live venue, Members asked that Officers liaise with Trafalgar Theatres to investigate options for affordable ticketing, in particular the pantomime which although competitively priced, remains unaffordable for those families on lower incomes.
Members also discussed the future of the Westbury Manor Museum building in detail, with Hampshire Cultural Trust due to vacate the premises by Christmas. Members were reassured that the Asset Management Team are in regular discussions with Savills (who have been appointed to sell the property) to secure an appropriate buyer for this much-loved Fareham building.
RESOLVED that the Leisure and Community Scrutiny Panel notes the contents of the summary report and updates contained within the presentation. |
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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. Additional documents: Minutes: Members of the Panel were asked to consider the items of Executive business, including a tabled item which was circulated to Members ahead of the meeting and will be published with these Minutes. |
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Community Fund Application - 1st Locks Heath Scouts Minutes: No questions or comments of clarification were received. |
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Community Fund Application - Live Art Local Minutes: Members enquired about this decision as the pilot event for which the funds had been allocated had been postponed. Officers reassured the Panel that until Live Art Local have secured a date for their pilot event the funds would not be released.
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Fareham Park Play Area - Award of Contract Minutes: No questions or comments of clarification were received.
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Community Fund Application - Stubbington Football Club Minutes: No questions or comments of clarification were received.
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Leisure and Community Scrutiny Panel Priorities To provide an opportunity for Members to consider the Scrutiny Panel priorities for Leisure and Community.
Minutes: The Panel were invited to consider the priorities for the Leisure and Community Scrutiny Panel.
RESOLVED that Members considered the priorities for the Panel. |