| Item | Description | Resolution |
|---|---|---|
| PART 1 - PUBLIC | ||
| LAA 08/034 |
Declarations of interest. |
There were no declarations of interest made. |
| LAA 08/035 |
Minutes |
RESOLVED: That the notes of the meeting of the Leisure and Arts Advisory Board held on 17 March 2008 be approved as a correct record and signed by the Chairman. |
| LAA 08/036 |
Presentation by the Chairman of Tonbridge Sports Association |
The Chairman of the Tonbridge Sports Association, Mr Alan Nicholl, gave a presentation on the history and development of the Tonbridge Sports Association and outlined the issues and challenges facing the association of fifty-two clubs and 6,500 members. He outlined the Association's aspirations for the future, making reference to the need to develop synthetic all weather pitches within the Tonbridge area. Mr Nicholl drew Members' attention to the Association's Annual Report and he thanked Members and officers for their continuing support and co-operation. |
| MATTERS FOR RECOMMENDATION TO THE CABINET | ||
| LAA 08/037 |
Leisure and Arts Strategy 2008-2013 Decision Notice D080086MEM |
The joint report of the Chief Leisure Officer and the Cabinet Member for Leisure, Youth and Arts provided an update on the review of the Leisure and Arts Strategy and brought forward a consultation draft for consideration prior to circulation to key stakeholders. RECOMMENDED: That (1) the draft Leisure and Arts Strategy 2008-2013 be circulated for consultation as outlined in the report; and (2) the amended Leisure and Arts Strategy be brought forward to the October 2008 meeting of the Advisory Board for consideration prior to submission to the Policy Overview Committee. |
| LAA 08/038 |
Leisure Services Business Unit - Business Plan 2008/09 Decision Notice D080087MEM |
Consideration was given to the Leisure Services Business Unit's Business Plan for 2008/09. RECOMMENDED: That the Leisure Services Business Unit Business Plan 2008/09 be approved. |
| LAA 08/039 |
Indoor Leisure Facilities - Energy Saving Measures Decision Notice D080088MEM |
The joint report of the Chief Leisure Officer and the Cabinet Member for Leisure, Youth and Arts outlined detailed proposals for the implementation of energy saving measures at the Council's indoor leisure facilities and sought approval for the scheme to be progressed. RECOMMENDED: That the details of the indoor leisure energy saving measures capital scheme outlined in the report be approved and progressed in accordance with the proposed timescale. |
| LAA 08/040 |
Leisure Facilities - Customer Panel Meetings Decision Notice D080089MEM |
Consideration was given to the appointment of Member representatives to attend Customer Panel Meetings at the Council's main leisure facilities until May 2009. RECOMMENDED: That the Group Leaders be invited to nominate representatives to serve on the Customer Panels at the following facilities until May 2009:- Larkfield Leisure Centre Angel Centre Tonbridge Swimming Pool Poult Wood Golf Centre Haysden Country Park Leybourne Lakes Country Park Tonbridge Racecourse Sportsground |
| LAA 08/041 |
Tonbridge to Penshurst Cycle Route - Additional Off Road Section Decision Notice D080090MEM |
The joint report of the Chief Leisure Officer and the Cabinet Member for Leisure, Youth and Arts provided an update on the outcome of investigations into the provision of an additional off-road section to the Tonbridge to Penshurst Cycle Route. RECOMMENDED: That due to no suitable option for the provision of an additional off road section of the Tonbridge to Penshurst Cycle Route existing at the present time: (1) the existing scheme be removed from the Capital Plan; (2) a proportion of the existing capital plan provision be utilised to progress works associated with the existing cycle route as outlined in the report; and (3) KCC Highway Services be requested to advise on any additional safety measures that may need to be considered along Lower Haysden Lane to reduce any risks to cyclists. |
| LAA 08/042 |
Annual Tree Inspection for Public Open Spaces Decision Notice D080091MEM |
The joint report of the Chief Leisure Officer and the Cabinet Member for Leisure, Youth and Arts outlined the results of the tree inspection report recently completed by the Council's Ground Maintenance Contractor which identified tree work required on areas of Public Open Space on a prioritised basis. RECOMMENDED: That the tree works on areas of Public Open Space identified in the 2008 tree inspection report be progressed in accordance with the Council's agreed policy. |
| MATTERS SUBMITTED FOR INFORMATION | ||
| LAA 08/043 |
Tonbridge Sports Association Annual Report |
The report of the Chief Leisure Officer provided details of the Tonbridge Sports Association's Annual Report for 2007/2008. |
| LAA 08/044 |
Tonbridge Castle Festival of Music & Fireworks |
The report updated the Board on progress made towards the Festival of Music and Fireworks to be held at Tonbridge Castle over the weekend of 11 to 13 July 2008. |
| LAA 08/045 |
Capital Plan Progress Report |
The report updated Members on progress with schemes contained within the Leisure Services section of the Capital Plan. |
| LAA 08/046 |
Leisure Facilities - Financial Performance |
Management information for Larkfield Leisure Centre, the Angel Centre, Tonbridge Swimming Pool, Poult Wood Golf Centre, Tonbridge Castle/Customer Services, Tonbridge Cemetery and the Ground Maintenance Contract at Poult Wood Golf Course was summarised in the report. |
| LAA 08/047 |
Haysden Country Park - Car Parking Charges |
The joint report of the Chief Leisure Officer and the Director of Planning, Transport and Leisure provided an update on the introduction of car parking charges at Haysden Country Park. |
| LAA 08/048 |
Update on Car Park at Tonbridge Farm Sportsground |
The Chief Leisure Officer provided an update on action taken to remove an illegal encampment from the car park at Tonbridge Farm Sportsground, to clean the area and to provide height restriction barriers to the entrance of the car park. The Board expressed its gratitude to all officers involved, the local Members and to Kent Police for the fair and effective manner in which this matter had been handled. |
| MATTERS FOR CONSIDERATION IN PRIVATE | ||
| LAA 08/049 |
Exclusion of Press and Public |
No matters were considered in private. |