Issue details

This report seeks to provide members of the Executive with details of the proposed new management arrangements for the Genesis Young People’s Centre in Locks Health.

Genesis is a Youth Centre for young people in the Western Wards.  The Centre opened in 1997.  It was developed and is owned by Fareham Borough but since opening seventeen years ago, has been operated under a joint management agreement with Hampshire County Council.  Under the terms of the agreement, Fareham Borough Council is responsible for the maintenance of the building, whilst Hampshire County Council has responsibility for managing and operating the Centre on a day-to-day basis and offering youth activities from the building for local young people.

This report provides information on how, by releasing Hampshire County Council from the existing Management Agreement, the proposed changes seek to enhance the operation of the centre, whilst creating greater opportunities for young people in the Western Wards of the Borough.