RECREATION AND HERITAGE POLICY REVIEW

COMMITTEE

THURSDAY 18 NOVEMBER 2004 AT 10.00 A.M.

THE WELLINGTON ROOM, ELIZABETH II COURT,

THE CASTLE, WINCHESTER

MRS. C. BLUNT

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1 DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST

All Members who believe they have a personal or a personal prejudicial interest in any matter to be considered at the meeting must declare their personal interest and having regard to the circumstances described in paragraphs 9, 10, 11 and 12 of the County Council's Code of Conduct, consider whether to leave the meeting whilst the matter is discussed. The declaration should be made at the time of the relevant debate.

2 MINUTES (Copy herewith)

To confirm the Minutes of the meeting held on 16 September 2004.

3 CHAIRMAN'S COMMUNICATIONS

4 MEMBERS' QUESTIONS

5 DEPUTATIONS

6 RECREATION AND HERITAGE EVENTS - RESULTS OF RESEARCH
To receive a presentation on the results of research undertaken for events held by the Recreation and Heritage Department.

7 BUDGET MONITORING 2004/05 (Report herewith)

To consider the report of the County Treasurer on the financial position as regards the Recreation and Heritage Budget since September 2004.

8 PARTNERSHIP FUNDING AND SUPPORT IN RECREATION AND HERITAGE (Report herewith)

To consider the report of the Director of Recreation and Heritage on proposals to improve the overall management of the Recreation and Heritage partnership funding and support arrangements following consultation with partner organisations and other interested parties.

9 WINCHESTER CULTURAL CENTRE PROJECT APPRAISAL

(Report herewith)

To consider the report of the Director of Property, Business and Regulatory Services on an extension and alterations to Jewry Street Library, Winchester to form a new cultural centre.

10 THE MOBILE LIBRARY SERVICE - FUTURE DEVELOPMENTS (Report herewith)

To consider the report of the Director of Recreation and Heritage on the current position with the Mobile Library Service and to seek endorsement for future planned changes.

11 MUSEUMS, LIBRARIES AND ARCHIVES COUNCIL: REPORT OF ARCHIVES TASK FORCE (Report herewith)

To consider the report of the Director of Recreation and Heritage on the Archives Task Force report `Listening to the Past, Speaking to the Future', which provides a framework for the future development of archives across the United Kingdom.

12 OFSTED INSPECTORS REPORT ON OUTDOOR EDUCATION
(Report herewith)

To consider the report of the Director of Recreation and Heritage concerning the OFSTED report on Outdoor Education Centres across England and Wales which included the Calshot Activities Centre.

13 OUTCOME OF THE LIFELONG LEARNING BEST VALUE REVIEW (Report herewith)

To consider the report of the Chief Executive on the outcome of the Lifelong Learning Best Value Review.

14 THE COUNTY COUNCIL'S APPROACH TOWARDS THE MANAGEMENT OF THE NEW RIGHTS OF ACCESS TO OPEN ACCESS LAND

(Report herewith)

To consider a report of the Director of Recreation and Heritage on the new powers for Highway Authorities created under the Countryside and Rights of Way Act 2000, in respect of the management of the new rights to access on foot Access Land and registered Common Land, which come into effect in December 2004 for Hampshire.

15 EXCLUSION OF THE PRESS AND PUBLIC

RECOMMENDATION:

That by virtue of paragraph 8 of Part 1 of Schedule 12A of the Local Government Act 1972, the press and public be excluded from the meeting for consideration of the following.

16 ARGOED LWYD MOUNTAIN CENTRE - DINING ROOM EXTENSION

(Report herewith)

To consider the confidential report of the Director of Recreation and Heritage on the proposal to extend the current dining room.

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County Councillors attending as appointed Members of this Committee/Sub-Committee/Panel or by virtue of Standing Order 17.5; or with the concurrence of the Chairman in connection with their duties as members of the Council or as a local County Councillor qualify for travelling expenses.