The Lead Member for Leisure and Arts set out her priorities for the coming year making reference to the Museums’ five-year plan and the Leisure Centre and sport.  The Lead Member explained that she believed that leisure and the arts could improve the feel-good factor of Maidstone and help to restore pride in the Borough.  She looked forward to working in a positive and collaborative manner for the residents of Maidstone.

During the ensuing discussion, reference was made to aspirations in relation to the future of the Leisure Centre and the Carriage Museum.  The Director of Finance and Business Improvement confirmed that the opening of the Carriage Museum as a regular occurrence could be taken forward.

RESOLVED:  That the briefing from the Lead Member for Leisure and Arts be noted.