Issue - meetings

The Head of Service, Leisure and Cultural Services presented the report together with the Portfolio Holder.  The report highlighted the proposed changes to the delivery model for a number of services currently forming part of the Leisure and Cultural Services Shared Service with Redditch Borough Council (RBC).  Background information was provided in respect of the service and the proposed changes which were being considered by RBC at its Executive and Council meetings on 11^th and 17^th September respectively.  As this impacted on Bromsgrove, the opportunity had been taken to review the service, details of which were included within the report.  Details of the areas to be included in the review, together with the creation of a local trading company at RBC were also highlighted, together with the areas which would be covered by that company.  This included the Palace Theatre, the Abbey Stadium, Pitcheroak Golf Course and four community centres, which were all currently funded by RBC. 

RESOLVED that the information contained within the report and proposed structure that will be consulted upon with staff be noted.