Issue - meetings

Purpose of report

To seek approval for changes to the fees and charges levied for the use of Parks, Recreation and Seafront facilities for 2018-19.

RECOMMENDED

(1)  That the fees and charges be approved in accordance with the attached schedules (Appendix 1 - Schedule A).         

(2)  That the Cabinet Member agrees for an introduction of mid-season charges for the weekly beach huts to maximise income and adapt to customer demand.

(3)  That the Cabinet Member agrees for the introduction of amenities charges for tables and chairs on the promenade in accordance with the provisions of the Highways Act sections 115A-115G to be incorporated into the existing Amenities Policy or otherwise implemented in accordance with a similar scheme.

(TAKE IN REPORT)

Claire Looney, Partnership & Commissioning Manager tabled a slight change to recommendation 2.2.3.  She explained that since the report had been published officers had been in discussions with the legal and licensing teams about the ability to charge for tables and chairs on the promenade and the current Colas contract had also been extensively reviewed.  The Culture, Leisure and Sport Cabinet member does not have the power to set charges for amenities on highways as this is covered under the licensing committee powers but as the promenade falls outside of this it has been a complex issue to resolve. 

Therefore officers were proposing to amend recommendation 2.2.3 to read 'that the Cabinet member agrees for the introduction of amenities charges for tables and chairs on the promenade by negotiation with individual businesses'. 

The report was introduced by Josie Dalling, Business Support Manager and Adrian Rozier, Service Manager - Parks and Open Spaces. 

The Cabinet Member was very happy with the report and was happy to agree the amended recommendation in 2.2.3. 

DECISIONS:

(1)  The fees and charges were approved in accordance with the attached schedules (revised Appendix 1 - Schedule A).

(2)  The Cabinet Member agreed for an introduction of mid-season charges for the weekly beach huts to maximise income and adapt to customer demand.

(3)  The Cabinet Member agreed for the introduction of amenities charges for tables and chairs on the promenade by negotiation with individual businesses.