Issue - meetings

Consideration was given to the report of the Corporate Director Education.

The Service Manager – Young People and Partnership outlined the performance of the Aneurin Leisure Trust and clarified the future performance monitoring arrangements in place between the Trust and Council. The Service Manager noted the work which had been prioritised since April and the response to Covid-19. In terms of monitoring performance, the Service Manager referred the Executive to the visual scorecard which had been developed by the Trust.  The current reporting arrangements, along with the new governance structure would ensure that the performance of the Trust was transparent and accountable. The reports would be presented to CLT, Scrutiny Committee, Executive and the new Joint Strategic Partnership Group on a six monthly basis.

The Service Manager further advised that the working relationship between the Council and Aneurin Leisure Trust had greatly improved during phase 2 of the review. This positive working relationship had continued to improve throughout lockdown into the re-opening phase. This had been enhanced through the weekly structured meetings between the link officer and senior managers in the Trust during the first six months of lockdown.

The Leader welcomed Mr. P. Skyes, Aneurin Leisure Trust to the Executive and Mr. Sykes welcomed the working arrangements between the Trust and Education.

The Executive Member for Education wished to thank the Trust for their hard work and support given to the Council during the last 18 months. The Executive Member looked forward to building on the relationship with the Trust as the Council and the Trust moved forward into more business as usual working arrangements.

The Leader concurred with the comments raised and commended the Trust on the work undertaken as the facilities within sports centres, libraries and adult education centres were excellent. The Leader welcomed the enhanced working relationship between the Council and Trust which was an example of positive partnership working.

RESOLVED that the report be accepted along with the annual performance and the proposals for future reporting arrangements (Option 1).