Archived decisions

Decision Maker:

Executive Member for Culture, Communities and Recreation

Date of Decision:

10 September 2009

Decision Title:

Concessionary offer to the armed forces and new British Citizens for admission to the specified museum, heritage sites and country parks in Hampshire

Decision Reference:

891

Report From:

Director of Culture, Communities and Rural Affairs

Contact name:

Helen Wheeler

Tel:

Ext 5444

Email:

[email protected]

1) The Decision:

1.1. That the introduction of a concessionary entry discount card (50% discount on the normal entry fee for a period of 12 months) be approved for two groups of residents;

a) Serving armed services personnel based in Hampshire along with their family ( to be launched in the South East (Aldershot) Super Garrison area)

b) Residents in Hampshire becoming a British Citizen through the citizenship ceremony

1.2 That the 50% discount scheme run for a period of 12 months during which the impact will be monitored and a review carried out in late 2010.

2) Reasons for the decision

2.1. The proposed armed forces discount card is one element of the department's response to the County Council's package of measures in its role as a key member of the South East (Aldershot) Super Garrison Partnership. The Partnership aims to improve access to services and integration with the local community for the armed forces communities working and living in the Super Garrison area, the majority of which is within Hampshire.

2.2. The proposed discount card would form part of the County Council's support for the armed forces and recognition of their service overseas.

2.3. The inclusion of a 50% discount card (for a 12 month period) in the citizenship pack for Hampshire residents becoming a British Citizen is proposed as a gesture to welcome new citizens, to encourage visits to our sites and access by some groups of the community who may not be traditional users of museums, the countryside and leisure facilities.

3) Other options considered and rejected:

3.1. Offering the Culture-all Passport at a discounted price. This was rejected as more difficult and costly to administer.

3.2. Not offering discounted admission to the two groups of residents

4) Conflicts of Interest:

4.1. Conflicts of interest declared by the decision-maker:

None

4.2. Conflicts of interest declared by other Executive Members consulted:

None

5) Dispensation granted by the Standards Committee:

None

6) Any reasons for the matter being dealt with if urgent :

None

7) Statement from the Decision Maker:

Approved by:

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Date:

10 September 2009

Executive Member for Culture, Communities and Recreation

Councillor Mrs. M. Snaith