Decision details

(TAKE IN REPORT)

The report was introduced by David Evans, Seafront Manager.

Councillor Hunt said he disagreed with the recommendations as the fees were too high, and felt that this would discourage fitness trainers from using the seafront.  The Cabinet Member said that the recommendations would ensure that fitness trainers are fully certified with the correct public liability insurance to ensure the safety of their clients.

DECISONS

(1)  The Cabinet Member for Culture, Leisure and Sport approved the formalisation of fitness training on PCC land held within the portfolio.

(2)  The Cabinet Member for Culture, Leisure and Sport approved the charging of fees based on the matrix (Appendix A).

(3)  The fees proposed to be paid by the Fitness Trainers will be based on a matrix covering the number of those being trained and the number of sessions the trainer carries out per week. 

(4)  In addition to any Permit fee, an application fee will be charged and a deposit payable in the event of the trainer causing physical damage to the land and this will be retained for the duration of the Permit (Appendix A).

(5)  The Cabinet Member for Culture, Leisure and Sport approved the application process to ensure that trainers are suitably qualified, insured and are issued Permits once a fee has been applied (Appendix B).