Agenda and minutes
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Minutes of the Leisure and Culture Scrutiny Sub Committee held on 11th July 2017. PDF 68 KB Minutes: The
Scrutiny Committee noted the minutes. |
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Scrutiny Forward Work Programme 2017/18. PDF 70 KB Minutes: The
Scrutiny Committee noted the Scrutiny Forward Work Programme with the following
amendment. It
was noted that there was an error with the officer name that was allocated to
reports on the Forward Work Programme and that the name Chris Millis be amended
to Andrew Thomas. |
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Education, Skills and Culture Cabinet Board Forward Work Programme 2017/18. PDF 283 KB Minutes: The
Scrutiny Committee noted the Education, Skills and Culture Cabinet Board
Forward Work Programme. |
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Margam Country Park Business Plan PDF 145 KB Additional documents: Minutes: Members
received information on the implementation of a new Business Plan for Margam Country Park. It
was noted that the implementation of the business plan may have workforce
impacts, it was noted that when this is the case they would be reported in
subsequent reports to Members. Members
asked that when the costs are set for weddings in the orangery are they
commercial prices and whether they could be increased by 10% as example to have
a better income. Officers confirmed that they are set at a commercial price as
they have to be comparable with other venues. It was noted that Margam Orangery is having a better income from Christmas
parties and conferences. Members
noted that a grant application for wet weather parking had been approved at Margam Country Park. Members
queried that there isn’t enough advertisement on Margam
Country Park. Officers highlighted that in the Business Plan it had been
proposed, that in order to exploit the income generating opportunities,
increased capacity is required, as all staff currently employed are focussed on
service delivery. Additional human resources are required, specifically a
professional marketing officer. This officer will operate 50% of the time
developing the artistic offer and marketing at the Princess Royal Theatre and
50% promoting the programme and facilities at Margam
Country Park/ Orangery. Members
highlighted that marketing is fundamental however, wanted assurance that it
would not take over the importance of Education. Officers confirmed that they
have the same priorities and advised members that a report was coming to a
future Leisure and Culture Sub Committee which will include all the information
on the educational element of Margam Country Park. Members
asked if the unions had site of the report. Officers confirmed that they had
not seen the report, but they would be consulted once the business plan had
been approved for implementation. Following
scrutiny, the Committee was supportive of the proposal to be considered by the
Cabinet Board. |
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Local Authority Partnership Agreement Performance Review 2016-2017 PDF 157 KB Minutes: Members
received an update on the outcomes from the Local Authority Partnership
Agreement 2016 -17 (LAPA). Members
commended and noted that in 2015 Sport Wales carried out the second all Wales
school sport survey and Neath Port Talbot retained its position of number 1 out
of 22 Local Authorities for children’s participation in physical activity. Members
commended the work that the PASS team have delivered on the National Exercise
Referral Scheme. Following
scrutiny, it was agreed that the report be noted. |
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First Quarter Performance Review 2017 -18 Celtic Leisure (Exempt under Paragraph 14) Minutes: Members
received an update on the performance of Celtic Leisure during the first
quarter, in comparison to the submitted ten year business plan. Members
queried how the Annual Sickness level was 2.4% and not 1.2%. Officers informed Members
that they would get clarification with the relevant officer and get back to
Members. Following scrutiny, it was agreed that the report be
noted. |