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Consultation on Education, Leisure and Lifelong Learning Budget and Draft Savings 2019/20 PDF 251 KB Report
of the Corporate Director of Education, Leisure and
Lifelong Learning Minutes: Members received information
around the current Education, Leisure and Lifelong Learning draft budget
consultation exercise as contained within the circulated report. The Director of Education,
Leisure and Lifelong Learning, the Head of Transformation and the Head of Participation
presented the report explaining to Members that it had been prepared to provide
further information in relation to the budget setting process for the
directorate, with a view to aiding the scrutiny of the proposals. The Chair invited Members of
the Scrutiny Committee to ask questions or provide comments on the proposals
outlined in Appendix 1 of the report. The Chair explained to the
Scrutiny Committee that the proposals starting with the number 7 or 8 are
proposals that were agreed in last year’s budget proposals. However the Chair
went on to ask about the Pontardawe Arts Centre –
Reduce Subsidy budget proposal (ELLL707) as there was a saving of £70k for
2020/21. Officers explained that the £70k had not yet been agreed and is for
Members to scrutinise. It was noted that the £70k is through income generation,
which would be utilised for the potential development of a Cinema. Members commented on the
School Catering Budget Proposal (ELLL715) highlighting that the Committee
recognises the reason for this saving as it is due to the changes to job
evaluation. Members went on to scrutinise
the Re-negotiation of the current contract to deliver outdoor education at the
Discovery Centre, Margam Park budget proposal
(ELLL801) and asked whether the ‘sinking fund’ of £50k was realistic. Officers
clarified that the feel study recommended the amount as it is in their best interest
to be feasible. Members highlighted the importance
for the Cefn Coed Colliery Museum
Site (ELLL810), to be utilised by families over weekends and school holidays to
generate income. Members asked if this is currently happening. Officers
highlighted that there is potential of providing a service of this nature and
informed members that a bid had been submitted for this purpose. Members of Scrutiny and
Cabinet Members raised concern over the appearance of the entrance of the Cefn Coed Colliery Museum site as
it often looks closed. Officers explained that they are aware of this concern
and are using social media to raise awareness of the venue and highlighted that
most of the income that is generated comes from seasonal events. Members asked about the
School meals proposal (ELLL901) and queried whether the 5p increase was to
cover other costs. Officers confirmed that it is not to make a profit it is due
to the increase in food. Members commented on the proposed increase and shared
their concerns of this having an effect on the parents or guardians. Officers
agreed to monitor the impacts on this. Members went on to scrutinise the Budget proposal on the Music Service (ELLL902). Officers informed Member’s that there is funding of £2million due from Welsh Government. It was noted that if the funding was not to be received then there would be pressure on the service. Officers explained ... view the full minutes text for item 1. |