| Item | Description | Resolution |
|---|---|---|
| PART 1 - PUBLIC | ||
| LAA 08/065 |
Declarations of interest. |
There were no declarations of interest made. |
| LAA 08/066 |
Minutes |
RESOLVED: That the notes of the meeting of the Leisure and Arts Advisory Board held on 15 July 2008 be approved as a correct record and signed by the Chairman. |
| MATTERS FOR RECOMMENDATION TO THE CABINET | ||
| LAA 08/067 |
Leisure and Arts Strategy 2008-2013 Decision Notice D080173MEM |
The joint report of the Chief Leisure Officer and the Cabinet Member for Leisure, Youth and Arts set out details of the responses received from members of the public and key stakeholders to the consultation exercise on the draft Leisure and Arts Strategy 2008-2013. A summary of the comments received and proposed amendments to the draft Strategy were set out in Annex 1 to the report. RECOMMENDED: That the proposed amendments highlighted in Annex 1 to the report be confirmed and the amended Leisure and Arts Strategy 2008-2013 be referred to the Policy Overview Committee for consideration. |
| LAA 08/068 |
Open Space Strategy Decision Notice D080174MEM |
The joint report of the Chief Leisure Officer and the Cabinet Member for Leisure, Youth and Arts set out details of comments received in response to the consultation exercise on the draft Open Space Strategy. It was noted that this item would be reported to the Planning and Transportation Advisory Board on 20 October 2008. A summary of the comments received and proposed amendments to the draft Strategy were set out in Annex 1 to the report. RECOMMENDED: That, subject to consideration of the draft Strategy at the meeting of the Planning and Transportation Advisory Board on 20 October 2008, the proposed amendments highlighted in Annex 1 to the report be commended for confirmation and the amended Open Space Strategy be referred to the Policy Overview Committee for consideration. |
| LAA 08/069 |
Tonbridge Racecourse Sportsground Management Plan Decision Notice D080175MEM |
The joint report of the Chief Leisure Officer and the Cabinet Member for Leisure, Youth and Arts set out details of comments received in response to the consultation exercise on the draft Tonbridge Racecourse Sportsground Management Plan. RECOMMENDED: That the proposed amendments set out in Annex 2 to the report be confirmed and the amended Tonbridge Racecourse Sportsground Management Plan be formally adopted. |
| LAA 08/070 |
Leybourne Lakes Country Park - Provision of Children's Play Facilities Decision Notice D080176MEM |
The joint report of the Chief Leisure Officer and the Cabinet Member for Leisure, Youth and Arts set out details of the Capital Plan project for the provision of children's play facilities at Leybourne Lakes Country Park. RECOMMENDED: That (1) the design proposals for the new play area at Leybourne Lakes Country Park, as outlined in the report, be approved; and (2) a planning application for the provision of CCTV on the site be submitted. |
| LAA 08/071 |
Haysden Country Park - Local Nature Reserve Designation Decision Notice D080177MEM |
The joint report of the Chief Leisure Officer and the Cabinet Member for Leisure, Youth and Arts provided an update on the designation of Haysden Country Park as a Local Nature Reserve and set out details of further action required to complete the declaration process. RECOMMENDED: That (1) the Chief Leisure Officer be authorised to publish a Public Notice declaring a Local Nature Reserve at Haysden Country Park; and (2) following the above, the formal Declaration as a Local Nature Reserve be made. |
| LAA 08/072 |
Looked After Children - Access to Leisure Facilities Decision Notice D080178MEM |
The joint report of the Chief Leisure Officer and the Cabinet Member for Leisure, Youth and Arts set out details of a proposal brought forward in liaison with Kent County Council to offer free use of the Borough Council's indoor leisure facilities to Looked After Children resident within the borough. RECOMMENDED: That the initiative to provide free access to the Council's indoor leisure facilities for Looked After Children in the borough be implemented in liaison with Kent County Council as outlined in the report. |
| LAA 08/073 |
Leisure Facilities - Christmas Closure Arrangements Decision Notice D080179MEM |
Proposed Christmas closure arrangements for the Council's leisure facilities were brought forward following consultation with the Buildings and Facilities Manager and taking into account essential maintenance works at individual sites. RECOMMENDED: That (1) the Christmas closure arrangements for the Council's leisure and customer service facilities, as detailed in the report, be agreed and publicised in the December edition of Here and Now and other appropriate outlets; and (2) the need to drain down the fitness pool at Tonbridge Swimming Pool be determined following an underwater survey and in liaison with the Director of Finance, Cabinet Member for Leisure, Youth and Arts and the Chairman and Vice-Chairman of the Leisure and Arts Advisory Board. |
| LAA 08/074 |
Capital Projects - Post Implementation Review Decision Notice D080180MEM |
Consideration was given to the joint report of the Chief Leisure Officer and the Cabinet Member for Leisure, Youth and Arts which brought forward a Capital Plan Post Implementation Review in respect of the Poult Wood Golf Centre - Upgrade of Showers. RECOMMENDED: That the Post Implementation Review for the Poult Wood Golf Course - Upgrade of Showers be endorsed. |
| MATTERS SUBMITTED FOR INFORMATION | ||
| LAA 08/075 |
2008 Summer Activity Programmes for Young People |
The report of the Chief Leisure Officer provided an update on activities and initiatives for young people and children which had taken place over the summer holidays. |
| LAA 08/076 |
Capital Plan Progress Report |
The report updated the Board on progress with schemes contained within the Leisure Services section of the Capital Plan. |
| LAA 08/077 |
Leisure Facilities - Financial Performance |
Management Information for Larkfield Leisure Centre, Angel Centre, Tonbridge Swimming Pool, Poult Wood Golf Centre, Tonbridge Castle/Customer Services, Tonbridge Cemetery and the Ground Maintenance Contract at Poult Wood was summarised in the report. The Chief Leisure Officer drew attention to the introduction of his report which provided details of the Leisure Services Business Unit's overall financial position. |
| MATTERS FOR CONSIDERATION IN PRIVATE | ||
| LAA 08/078 |
Exclusion of Press and Public |
The Chairman moved, it was seconded and RESOLVED: That as public discussion would disclose exempt information the following matters be considered in private. |
| PART 2 - PRIVATE | ||
| MATTERS FOR RECOMMENDATION TO THE CABINET | ||
| LAA 08/079 |
Procurement of Cardiovascular fitness equipment at Larkfield Leisure Centre and Angel Centre (Reason: LGA 1972 Sch 12A Para 3 - Financial or business affairs of any particular person) Decision Notice D080181MEM |
The joint report of the Chief Leisure Officer and the Cabinet Members for Leisure, Youth and Arts and Finance set out details of the outcome of the procurement exercise undertaken in accordance with European Union Regulations and the Council's Contracts Procedure Rules for the supply and maintenance of cardiovascular fitness equipment at Larkfield Leisure Centre and Angel Centre. RECOMMENDED: That (1) the contract for the supply and maintenance of cardiovascular fitness equipment at Larkfield Leisure Centre and Angel Centre (2008-2013) be awarded to Technogym (UK) Ltd in the sum of £246,216; and (2) the resale of the existing cardiovascular fitness equipment be progressed with Technogym (UK) Ltd and the resultant capital receipt of a minimum of £57,000 be credited to 'Useable Capital Receipts' within the Council's accounts. |