1.
That the staffing structure changes identified in
the Exempt Appendix to the report of the Director of Regeneration
and Communities, subject to the appropriate consultation, be agreed
and delegated authority be given to the
Chief Executive to make minor changes, in consultation with the
Leader.
2.
That the establishment of a new business team called
Maidstone Culture and Leisure(MCL) under the Head of Commercial and
Economic Development be agreed.
3.
That the principle of reducing the net cost of
cultural and leisure services to the Council be agreed and
delegated authority be given to the Director of Regeneration and
Communities to progress the projects identified in paragraphs 1.3.7
– 1.3.9 of the report of the Director of Regeneration and
Communities and, in particular, agree:-
(i)
The adaption of the current business plan for the
Council’s museums, developing new ways to generate
income.
(ii)
The establishment of a consolidated events programme
with new and varied entertainment.
(iii)
The introduction of a
leisure card to offer a range of discounts and promotions to both
residents and visitors.
(iv)
The principle of a Mote Park adventure zone, subject
to the necessary approvals and consents being achieved.
(v)
The possible provision of a new café and
retail outlet for Mote Park to be considered as part of the
Council’s capital programme.
(vi)
A review of parking demand and traffic management
inside and outside Mote Park be undertaken including consultation
with residents living adjacent to the park and park users
regarding both day to day arrangements and those put in place when
events are held in the park.
4.
That full details of the various projects, with
supporting business cases, for Maidstone Culture and Leisure be
provided in future reports to the relevant Cabinet
Member.