Issue - meetings

To consider a report of the Director of Neighbourhoods and Housing outlining the community centres function which is being delegated to the Area Committees in stages.

The Director of Neighbourhoods and Housing submitted a report outlining the community centres function which was being delegated to the Area Committees in stages.

Dayle Lynch, North West Area Management presented the report and responded to members’ queries and comments.

Detailed discussion ensued on the contents of the report and appendices with specific reference to the following key issues:-

·  the need for a proper pricing structure to be in place in view of the major importance of this issue

·  the need for a very clear policy and practice between Learning and Leisure and Neighbourhoods and Housing departments

·  reference to capital receipts arising from the future disposal of any centres and on pending new conditions relating to sale of land etc

·  clarification of the rental support for 2006/07 in respect of Beckett Park Community Centre and the need for a report back on this issue to a future meeting

RESOLVED –

(a)  That the contents of the report and appendices be noted.

(b)  That this Committee notes the arrangements for the delegation of the Community Centres to the Area Committee as outlined in the report now submitted.

(c)  That a further report be submitted to this Committee later in the year with details of the remaining centres to be delegated.