| Item | Description | Resolution |
|---|---|---|
| PART 1 - PUBLIC | ||
| MATTERS FOR RECOMMENDATION TO THE CABINET | ||
| LAA 10/056 |
Leisure Services - Review of Charges 2011/12 |
The joint report of the Chief Leisure Officer and the Director of Finance outlined charging proposals in respect of Poult Wood Golf Centre, Tonbridge Cemetery, Tonbridge Castle Council Chamber and weddings, the Summer Playscheme, pitch hire for Sportsgrounds in Tonbridge and car parking at the Council's two Country Parks. It was noted that proposed charges for the Council's indoor leisure facilities were reported separately. Members were advised that consideration had been given to a range of factors in bringing forward the proposed charges and were reminded that significant concessions were given to specific groups including senior citizens, young people and people with disabilities, ensuring that the Council's leisure facilities were accessible to all. Attention was drawn to the significant challenge facing Poult Wood Golf Centre in a highly competitive and declining market. The Advisory Board recognised the current difficult economic position and supported the wide range of concessions available within the charging structure, which were essential to ensure the Council's leisure facilities and services remained available and attractive to all. RECOMMENDED: That (1) the proposed charges for Poult Wood Golf Centre, as detailed at Annex 2 of the report, be agreed and implemented with effect from 1 April 2011; (2) the proposed pitch hire charges for Tonbridge Sportsgrounds, as detailed at Annex 3 of the report, be agreed and implemented with effect from 1 April 2011; (3) the proposed charges for Tonbridge Cemetery, as detailed at Annexes 4 and 5 to the report, be agreed and implemented with effect from 1 April 2011; (4) the proposed charges for Tonbridge Castle Chamber and the associated list of concessionary users, as shown at Annexes 6, 7 and 8 of the report, be approved and implemented from 1 April 2011; (5) the proposed charges for Weddings in 2012/13 at Tonbridge Castle be agreed, as detailed in Annex 9 of the report; (6) the proposed charges for the 2011 Summer Playscheme, as detailed at Annex 10 of the report, be approved; and (7) the charges for car parking at Leybourne Lakes and Haysden Country Parks be reviewed at a future meeting of the Car Parking Charges Advisory Board. *Referred to Cabinet |