Issue - meetings

Council considered the report of the Director of Environmental Services which, following approval by Cabinet on 2 December 2009, sought agreement of the draft Sport and Active Recreation Strategy themes and objectives, to increase participation for wider social and health objectives including recommendations of the Sports Facilities Improvement Project.

The draft Sport and Active Recreation Strategy set out the Council’s vision, themes and objectives for the sport and leisure it provides over the next three years. The strategy is one of a number of key strategic documents to support the delivery of the Corporate Plan and is response to the healthy communities section and will replace the previously agreed Sports Strategy for Thanet 1999 – 2002.

Moved by Councillor Mrs Tomlinson, seconded by Councillor Wise and resolved that;

Council adopts the Sport and Active Recreation Strategy as drafted, to allow the range of actions set out in the strategy to be taken forward.

And

Council agrees the principles of the format, recommendations, strategic planning methods and vision set out in the draft Sports Facilities Improvement Plan and, subject to further consultation with key stakeholders, permit delegated authority to the Portfolio Holder for Environmental Services to agree updates to the document as required in discussion with the Director of Environmental Services.

Amended recommendation moved by Councillor Mrs Tomlinson, seconded by Councillor Wise and resolved that;

Cabinet recommends to Council that the Sport and Active Recreation Strategy is adopted as drafted, to allow the range of actions set out in the strategy to be taken forward.

Cabinet recommends to Council agreement to the principles of the format, recommendations, strategic planning methods and vision set out in the draft Sports Facilities Improvement Plan and, subject to further consultation with key stakeholders, permit delegated authority to the Portfolio Holder for Environmental Services to agree updates to the document as required in discussion with the Director of Environmental Services.

Members considered the report of the Director of Environmental Services which sought Cabinet’s recommendation to Council for agreement of the draft Sport and Active Recreation Strategy themes and objectives to increase participation for wider social and health objectives including recommendations of the Sports Facilities Improvement Plan.

Amended recommendation moved by Councillor Mrs Tomlinson, seconded by Councillor Wise and resolved that;

“Cabinet recommends to Council that the Sport and Active Recreation Strategy is adopted as drafted, to allow the range of actions set out in the strategy to be taken forward.

Cabinet recommends to Council agreement to the principles of the format, recommendations, strategic planning methods and vision set out in the draft Sports Facilities Improvement Plan and, subject to further consultation with key stakeholders, permit delegated authority to the Portfolio Holder for Environmental Services to agree updates to the document as required in discussion with the Director of Environmental Services”.