Decision details

Matter for Decision: The report sets out how work had progressed since the Scrutiny Committee meeting in October 2012 when it was decided not to take forward work with the YMCA to create a City Centre Youth Venue. At that meeting it was agreed that officers should carry out further consultation with the young people attending the Urban Sports Festival and bring projects ideas back to this committee for consideration.

Decision of Executive Councillors (Community Development and Health/Arts, Sport and Recreation).

The Executive Councillors resolved that:

The Youth Officer and staff from Arts and Recreation:

       i.          Jointly deliver an Urban Sports Festival in the city during the summer of 2013.

     ii.          Ask the young people involved in the delivery of the first Urban Sports Festival (and other interested young people) to work with the informal member panel on a feasibility study into the provision of an indoor skate facility in the city.

   iii.          Explore options in the city to support and promote young people’s music including the identification of non licensed venues where they can perform.

   iv.          Pilot a web based brochure for young people.  The brochure will promote the range of sports and arts opportunities available for young people in the city. 

Reasons for the Decision: As set out in the officer’s report

Any alternative options considered and rejected: As set out in the officer’s report

Scrutiny Considerations:

The committee received a report from the Head of Community Development.

The committee made the following comments regarding the report:

       i.          Noted the success of the Urban Sports Festival held in 2012 and welcomed the recommendations in the officer’s report.

     ii.          Noted that the ‘Youth Summit’ held at Meadows Community Centre had also highlighted the need for flexible spaces for young people to access.

   iii.          Highlighted the need to continue wider engagement with young people to highlight their wants and needs.

The Scrutiny Committee considered and endorsed the recommendations unanimously.

The Executive Councillor approved the recommendations.

Conflicts of Interest Declared by the Executive Councillor (and any Dispensations Granted):

Not applicable.