O&S.21/18
The Chairman
introduced the Fusion Leisure Strategic Development Manager and the
Assets Specialist who were in attendance to provide a presentation
that focused on:
-
the Fusion Strategic Community Development Team;
and
-
the Strategic Community Development Plan that
included:
o
means to increase regular participation;
o
targeting older people, young people, disabled
people and disadvantaged and deprived communities;
o
sporting and community events;
o
healthy living; and
o
partnership working.
Upon the conclusion of
the presentation, it was agreed that a copy would be circulated to
all Members for their information and reference.
In the ensuing debate, the following points were
raised:-
(a)
With regard to the latest situation regarding the
Youth Leisure Nights, it was noted that:
o
The scheme at Quayside Leisure Centre was working
well;
o
Dartmouth Leisure Centre had established a scheme
that had commenced on 11 May 2018;
o
The team was working with a number of local agencies
in Totnes with a view to re-launching a scheme in September 2018;
and
o
There was currently no provision in Ivybridge but
this would be reviewed again in September 2018.
(b)
In terms of alternative funding streams, a Member
highlighted that both County and District Council Members had their
own Locality Funds which could be used to support some of the local
initiatives referred to in the presentation. To progress this point further, the Community
Development Team was encouraged to make contact with local Ward
Members;
(c)
Members requested receipt of additional information
in relation to participation numbers in the South Hams outside of
this meeting. The representative also
reiterated that Fusion would expect for its participation numbers
to increase further upon the completion of its current centre
development works. In reply to a
specific query, the Panel was informed that Fusion was considering
a complete renovation of the gym facilities at Totnes Pavilion as
part of its Phase 2 renovation works;
(d)
When questioned, the representative informed that,
to date, the outreach and engagement work in the smaller South Hams
parishes had been limited. Whilst
accepting the point and noting that resources were limited, Members
still requested that progress be made that could be demonstrated
when Fusion presented its next annual report.