| Item | Description | Resolution |
|---|---|---|
| PART 1 - PUBLIC | ||
| MATTERS FOR RECOMMENDATION TO THE CABINET | ||
| LAA 12/050 |
Leisure Services - Review of Charges 2013/14 |
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 policy objectives for each of the facilities, market conditions and customer feedback and had been brought forward within the context of the Council's Medium Term Financial Strategy. 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. In response to concern raised about the rate and level of concessionary use of the Council Chamber at Tonbridge Castle the Board was advised that this would be clarified prior to consideration of this item at Cabinet. 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 2013; (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 2013; (3) the proposed charges for Tonbridge Cemetery as detailed at Annex 5 to the report be agreed and implemented with effect from 1 April 2013; (4) the proposed charges for Tonbridge Castle Chamber as shown at Annex 8 to the report be approved and implemented from 1 April 2013; (5) the proposed charges for Weddings in 2014/15 at Tonbridge Castle be agreed as detailed in Annex 9 to the report; and (6) the proposed charges for the 2013 Summer Playscheme as detailed at Annex 10 to the report be approved. *Referred to Cabinet |