To consider a report of the South East Area Leader providing details of the Sport and Active Recreation Team, following recent changes, and to provide an opportunity for the Area Committee to discuss the new roles and their impact on the Outer East Area
Minutes:
The South East Area Leader submitted a report providing details of the Sport and Active Lifestyles Service Team, following recent changes, and to provide an opportunity for the Area Committee to discuss the new roles and their impact on the Outer East Area.
The following officers were in attendance and responded to Members’ comments and queries:-
- Charles Tatman, Active Sport Officer South, Central and Outer East, City Development
- Sam Coupland, Active Lifestyles Officer South, Central and Outer East, City Development
An apology for absence had been received from Andrew Wilson, Club Development Officer, South Central and Outer East, City Development.
Prior to the short presentation by the above officers of their respective roles and responsibilities, the Committee noted that they were based at the John Charles Centre for Sport.
Discussion ensued on the contents of the report and presentation.
In summary, specific reference was made to the following issues:-
(The Active Sport Officer South responded and made reference to the capital improvements and revenue funding that was available. He gave a commitment to contact the football, rugby and cricket clubs in conjunction with Mr A Wilson, Club Development Officer. On a separate issue, both officers stressed the links with Leisure Centres and the remit of increasing footfall in Leeds City Council facilities. The team were also keen to see the development of more cycling in the area and would be pursuing opportunities on an ongoing basis)
(Both officers responded and acknowledged the difficult situation with East Leeds Leisure Centre and would ensure all work contributes towards strengthening the positions of existing facilities in the area)
(The Active Sport Officer South responded and agreed to revisit this issue)
(The Active Lifestyles Officer South responded and acknowledged this view, together with addressing the important practice of linking into other Council services)
(The Active Sport Officer South responded and confirmed that the Sport and Active Lifestyles Service had a key role in this area and were focusing on school links and on the funding bids that were available to support the establishment/strengthening of club links and the provision of activity on school sites where appropriate)
RESOLVED –
a) That the contents of the report be noted.
b) That Mr C Tatman and Mr S Coupland be thanked for their presentation and attendance at today’s meeting and that they be requested to contact individual Board Members on their requirements.
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