Hampshire County Council

Executive Member - Recreation and Heritage Item 15

18 November 2004

Establishment of Free Access for County Sportspeople (F.A.C.S) in Hampshire

Report of the Director of Recreation and Heritage

Contact: Tim Dancer Ext:6283 [email protected]

1. Summary

The following decision is sought:

That subject to the results of the consultation process, the Free Access for County Sportspeople scheme (F.A.C.S) be established at a cost of approximately £2,500 which will be met from the Sports Development budget.

2. Reason

The scheme aims to provide County level sportspeople limited free access to a number of the County's sport and leisure facilities at designated off-peak times for personal training and development in order that they can maximise life opportunities.

3. Other options considered and rejected

· Not establishing the scheme.

· Finding other sources of funding.

4. Conflicts of interest declared by the decision maker or other Executive Member consulted

None.

5. Dispensation granted by the Standards Committee - Not applicable.

6. Reason(s) for the matter being dealt with if urgent - Not applicable.

Approved by: (signature) Date: (date of decision)

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Councillor J. Waddington