Agenda and minutes

To receive Declarations of Interest from Members on items included on this agenda

There were no declarations of interest stated.

Resolved:                 That the minutes of the meeting held on 9 June 2016 be

                                    agreed as a correct record.

The Chair referred to the work plan previously agreed and apologised that a meeting had not been arranged at the Brampton museum. Continuing, the Head of Leisure and Cultural Services set out the reasons why scrutiny of the development of the Brampton Museum would not be timely.  Although a Stage 1 Heritage Lottery Bid was being developed its submission was dependent on match funding from the Borough council and this was unrealistic in the present financial climate. 

Members were supportive of the scrutiny brief submitted for consideration in respect of the SPACE scheme.  They wished to look at the objectives of the Space scheme and to compare these with specific evidence to see how well these had been met.

Continuing, members asked for KPI’s and considered that in order to demonstrate good value it would be necessary to look at trends over time.

It was agreed to include in the analysis the percentage of children who attended on a repeat basis and also postcode information.  In respect of the targeted groups any information on issues the scheme could address would be considered for example around reducing additional financial costs, health and wellbeing and educational attainment.  

Any member of the public wishing to submit a question must serve two clear days’ notice, in writing, of any such question to the Borough Council.

There were no questions from members of the public.

There was no Urgent Business.

It was agreed that the next meeting would be held on Monday 28 November 2016 commencing at 7pm.