Agenda and minutes

No apologies for absence were received.

Members and Officers are requested to give notice of any personal or prejudicial interest and the nature of that interest, relating to any item on the agenda in accordance with the relevant Code of Conduct.

No declarations of interest were received.

Minutes of the meeting held on 9 February, 2011

RESOLVED:

That the Minutes of the held on 9 February 2011 be confirmed as a correct record.

Report of the Leisure and Tourism Director

The Cabinet Member considered the report of the Leisure and Tourism Director that provided an update and sought approval to progress the Ainsdale Link Path of the Sefton Coast Landscape Partnership Scheme project.

RESOLVED:

That, subject to planning permission being granted, the Leisure and Tourism Director be authorised to progress the project for completion.

Report of the Leisure and Tourism Director

The Cabinet Member considered the report of the Leisure and Tourism Director that advised of the likely impact on the operation of the borough’s sport and leisure centres following the Council’s decision on budget savings for 2011/12.

The report also sought Cabinet Member’s approval for the introduction of a ‘Be Active’ programme to replace the current ‘Free and Active’ programme.

RESOLVED: That

(1)   the impact the service reductions will have on the operation of sports and leisure centres be noted;

(2)   the introduction of the ‘Active Leisure Card’ be noted;

(3)   the Leisure and Tourism Director be authorised to replace the ‘Free & Active’ programme with the ‘Be Active’ programme, as detailed within the report; and

(4)   the Leisure and Tourism Director be requested to draft a report on the impact on the ‘Be Active’ programme on low income families.