Agenda item

The Committee received the report card for the Physical Activity and Sport Service (PASS) Team, as detailed within the circulated report.

The PASS Team supports projects and initiatives to provide opportunities to enable the Community to become more active and enjoy healthier lifestyles. It is a non- statutory service with the majority of the revenue budget grant funded and has on average 20 full time equivalent employees.

Members were pleased to note the performance in the Service Performance Quadrant on the percentage of children hooked on sport which is measured by Sport Wales every two years. In 2015 Neath Port Talbot was number one in Wales for participation with 55% against a Welsh average of 48%.

Members noted that all revenue expenditure is within budget and no FFP savings are at risk.

Members appreciated that the team had previously had an excellent sickness record but that during this period there were two cases of long term sickness absence which had affected the teams’ performance in this area. Members went on to note that in addition to holding Performance Development Reviews the service area annually holds a planning day to agree targets for the year which offers staff the opportunity to engage further with the process.

Members questioned how the Walking Groups were advertised and even though there is information available online this information is limited.

 Following scrutiny, it was agreed that the report be noted.