Agenda Item No
The Vale of Glamorgan Council
Scrutiny Committee (Economy and Environment): 8th March,
2011
Report of the Director of Legal, Public Protection and Housing
Services
Request for Consideration - Provision for Penarth Boxing Club
and Penarth Gymnastics Club at St. Paul's Community Centre
Purpose of the Report
1.
To apprise Members of a Request for
Consideration by Councillor Mark Wilson in respect of St.
Paul's Community Centre.
Recommendation
1. To respond to the
request for consideration from Councillor M. Wilson.
Reason for Recommendation
1. To respond to the
request.
Background
2.
Councillor Wilson has requested that the Scrutiny Committee
consider the provision for Penarth Boxing Club and Penarth
Gymnastics Club at St. Paul's Community Centre as detailed
below:
'As a Member of the Vale of Glamorgan Council I am
concerned with the issuing of a notice to quit for Penarth Boxing
Club and also the state of St. Paul's Community Centre where they
are currently based.
I would like an extensive report on the physical
condition of St. Paul's Community Centre and what the Council can
do to alleviate the situation regarding the condition of the
hall.
Also, as the boxing club has over a number of years
helped encourage people to deal with aggression in a disciplined
manner, I wondered what help if any has the Council given to the
boxing club to find an alternative suitable venue.
Moreover, I am also concerned over the future of
Penarth Gymnastics Club who were supposed to be leaving the Pier
Pavilion, ironically, it was hoped to move to the St. Paul's
Centre as its new venue for the club. This organisation also
now seems in jeopardy.
I am also concerned about the Pier Pavilion Bid, if
there is no home found for the Gymnastics Club and they have to
remain there.
Further to that its is rumoured that St. Paul's is
destined to become yet another Arts Centre on top of the Washington
Gallery, the Turner Gallery and the Pier Pavilion, when it comes to
fruition. If the rumour is founded, do we really need a
fourth Arts Centre, when these two sports organisations are to be
made homeless. Surely the priority should be to house these
sporting facilities and continue their good work.
I would like you to invite Neil Munn and Gwyneth
Lingard to give evidence to the Committee along with Councillor
Ernest.'
Members are advised that invitations have been
extended as requested.
Relevant Issues and Options
3.
The Chairman of the Scrutiny Committee requested that a site visit
be arranged for Wednesday, 2nd March, 2011 at 4.30 p.m. at
the Community Centre prior to the matter being discussed by the
Committee in order that Members can be provided with an opportunity
to view the premises. Councillor Wilson has also requested
that a copy of the surveyors report, details of costings for work
required and work that has been undertaken to date at the premises
be made available for Members at the site visit and the Scrutiny
Committee meeting. The Operational Manager for Leisure and
Tourism has confirmed that these will be available and that a
verbal report on the current position will also be provided.
4.
Councillor A.M. Ernest (Cabinet Member Tourism and Leisure) and
Mrs. G. Lingard (Gymnastics Club) have indicated that they
will be in attendance at the Scrutiny Committee on 8th March.
Mr. Munn, however, has informed the Scrutiny and Committee
Services officer that as a result of a previous commitment he is
unable to attend but has provided the officer with the names of two
other members of the Boxing Club who have been duly invited.
Resource Implications (Financial and Employment)
5.
There are no direct financial implications arising from this report
however, the Operational Manager will advise Members at the site
visit and the Scrutiny Committee of the resource implications in
respect of the Community Centre.
Legal Implications (to Include Human Rights Implications)
6.
None as a direct result of this report.
Crime and Disorder Implications
7.
None as a direct result of this report.
Equal Opportunities Implications (to include Welsh Language
issues)
8.
None as a direct result of this report.
Corporate/Service Objectives
9.
The Council's vision for the Vale is that it is a place that is
safe, clean and attractive with individuals and communities of
sustainable opportunities to improve their health, learning and
skills, prosperity and wellbeing.
Policy Framework and Budget
10. The report is in
accordance with the Council's Constitution.
Consultation (including Ward Member Consultation)
11. The Chairman of the
Scrutiny Committee.
Relevant Scrutiny Committee
12. Economy and
Environment.
Background Papers
Request for Consideration of Matter submitted
by Councillor Mark Wilson.
Council Constitution
Contact Officer
Karen Bowen, Scrutiny and Committee Services
Officer
(tel: 01446 709856)
Officers Consulted
Dave Knevett ( Operational Manager Leisure and
Tourism)
Responsible Officer:
Peter H. Evans, Director of Legal, Public
Protection and Housing Services