Issue - meetings

Ms Hudd, the Head of Regeneration and Economic Development presented a report which set out the process for the booking of council sports pitches.

The Committee was informed by Ms Hudd that she was hopeful that a new electronic booking system would be put in within two weeks and would be in place for the new season.

In response to a question from a Member Ms Hudd undertook to speak to the Leisure Centre about extending the Wednesday cancellation rule to a later day in the week.

Ms Hudd informed the Committee that Maidstone Leisure Centre (MLC) would receive a management charge but the income from the booking of the pitches would still come to the Council and that a separate signed agreement would be used and would not form part of the main Maidstone Leisure Centre Contract.  It was also noted that the agreement with the Leisure Centre would be reviewed annually and did not commit the Council to anything long term should it decide to either reduce or increase the number of pitches provided.

Members requested that the data on the usage of sports pitches by type and park be sent to Members of the Committee by email.

RESOLVED:  That the report be noted and that a separate signed agreement would be made with Maidstone Leisure Centre and would not form part of the Leisure Centre Contract.

Voting:  Unanimous