| Item | Description | Resolution |
|---|---|---|
| PART 1 - PUBLIC | ||
| MATTERS FOR RECOMMENDATION TO THE CABINET | ||
| LAA 11/055 |
Leisure Services - Review of Charges 2012/13 |
The joint report of the Chief Leisure Officer and Director of Finance outlined the charging proposals in respect of Poult Wood Golf Centre, Tonbridge Cemetery, moorings in Tonbridge, Tonbridge Castle Council Chamber and weddings, the Summer Playscheme and pitch hire for Sportsgrounds in Tonbridge. It was noted that proposed charges for the Council's indoor leisure facilities were reported separately. Members were advised that the proposed charges took into account a range of factors including market conditions and customer feedback and had been brought forward within the context of the Council's Medium Term Financial Strategy. The views of the Poult Wood Golf Centre Customer Panel were reported including a suggestion that season tickets be investigated for the future. Reference was made to the wide range of concessions available within the charging structure and the Leisure Pass Scheme which ensured that the Council's leisure facilities and services were available to all. RECOMMENDED: That (1) the proposed charges for Poult Wood Golf Centre, as detailed at Annex 2 to the report be agreed and implemented with effect from 1 April 2012; (2) the proposed pitch hire charges for Tonbridge Sportsgrounds, as detailed at Annex 3 to the report be agreed and implemented with effect from 1 April 2012; (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 2012; (4) the charges associated with the provision of moorings in Tonbridge be reviewed and reported to a future meeting of the Advisory Board; (5) the proposed charges for Tonbridge Castle Chamber and the associated list of concessionary users, as shown at Annexes 6, 7 and 8 to the report be approved and implemented with effect from 1 April 2012; (6) the proposed charges for Weddings in 2013/14 at Tonbridge Castle be agreed as detailed at Annex 9 to the report and implemented with effect from 1 April 2012; (7) the proposed charges for the 2012 Summer Playscheme as detailed at Annex 10 to the report be approved. *Referred to Cabinet |