BRIGHTON & HOVE CITY COUNCIL
Tourism, Equalities, Communities & Culture Committee
4.00pm 3 November 2022
Hove Town Hall - Council Chamber
decision list
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Anti Racism Pledge Update
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RESOLVED: The Committee noted the report. |
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Volks Railway Accessible Carriage
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RESOLVED: That Committee:
1. Noted the cost of a new all-weather carriage was £442,700 as of March 2022.
2. Noted that there is a funding gap of £312,700 and as external funding has not been found, the carriage cannot be procured at this time.
3. Requested that officers continue to monitor external sources of finance for a new all-weather accessible carriage in the future.
4. Noted, that should funds become available in the future, a new all-weather carriage is the recommended option to further explore. |
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Beach Access Update 2022
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RESOLVED: That the Committee:
1. Noted the progress made towards improving beach access in Brighton & Hove.
2. Supported the continuation of improvements to beach and seafront access in Brighton & Hove.
3. Acknowledged the particular constraints in providing safe and independent access for wheelchair users and people with |
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New Beach Chalets
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RESOLVED: That Committee:
1. Approved the proposed beach hut design and costs to build 14 new beach chalets at Saltdean.
2. Agreed the funding of £243,610.60 of capital funding (which has already been approved at the Council Budget in February 2021) to build 14 Beach Chalets at Saltdean. |
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Annual Infrastructure Funding Statement - 2021/22
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RESOLVED: That Committee:
1. Noted the annual Brighton & Hove City Council 2021/22 Infrastructure Funding Statement (IFS), attached in Appendix 1.
2. Agreed for the Head of Planning to publish the updated 2021/22 annual IFS statement on the BHCC website, subject to any minor alterations (numerical, grammatical and spelling) to be agreed by the Head of Planning in consultation of the Joint Chairs of TECC Committee. |
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Freedom Leisure Contract - Response to Increased Energy Costs
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RESOLVED: That Committee:
1. Noted the contents of this report in relation to the increased costs faced by leisure operators across the UK linked to the energy supply crisis.
2. Agreed that it is necessary to support Freedom Leisure to ensure their continued viability and the delivery of the Sports Facilities Contracts.
3. Recommended to the Policy & Resources Committee that it authorises the Executive Director of Economy, Environment and Culture to implement the mitigation measures outlined in this report at paragraphs 3.18 and 3.23, with the exception of the caveat regarding parking charges outlined in 2.4.
4. Recommended to the Policy & Resources Committee that it notes that the various measures will be reviewed by officers over six months and a report will be brought to TECC by June 2023 on whether it is possible to revert back to standard contract arrangements. Committee authorises the Executive Director of Economy, Environment and Culture to make revisions and changes to the arrangements based on the ongoing impact, cost and potential changes to utility prices, but agrees that committee approval will be sought if car park charging is required at Withdean Sports Complex.
That the Policy & Resources Committee:
5. Noted the contents of this report in relation to the increased costs faced by leisure operators across the UK linked to the energy supply crisis.
6. Agreed that it is necessary to support Freedom Leisure to ensure their continued viability and the delivery of the Sports Facilities Contracts.
7. Authorised the Executive Director of Economy, Environment and Culture to implement the range of mitigation measures outlined in this report at paragraphs 3.18 and 3.23, with the exception of the caveat regarding parking charges outlined in 2.8.
8. Noted that the various measures will be reviewed by officers over six months and a report will be brought to TECC by June 2023 on whether it is possible to revert back to standard contract arrangements. Committee authorises the Executive Director of Economy, Environment and Culture to make revisions and changes to the arrangements based on the ongoing impact, cost and potential changes to utility prices, but agrees that committee approval will be sought if car park charging is required at Withdean Sports Complex. |
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Outdoor Events - Parks and Open Spaces 2023
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RESOLVED: That Committee:
1. Granted landlord’s consent (subject to the execution of a formal agreement) for each of the proposed events listed in Appendix 1.
2. Authorised officers to enter into formal agreements with event organisers to determine conditions, fees and levels of support as appropriate.
3. Agreed to move the approval process for the programme to a 6-monthly process allowing additional time for due diligence in event planning.
4. Authorised the Executive Director, Economy, Environment & Culture, after consultation with the Chair of the committee and opposition spokespersons, to make any significant alterations to the events programme as necessary including approving new applications in accordance with the Outdoor Events Strategy 2019-2024 and cancelling events if required. |
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Outdoor Events - Madeira Drive Closures 2023
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East Brighton; Queen's Park
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RESOLVED: That Committee:
1. Granted landlord’s consent (subject to the execution of a formal agreement) for each of the proposed events on Madeira Drive and the associated road closures as listed in Appendix 1.
2. Authorised officers to enter into formal agreements with event organisers to determine conditions, fees and levels of support as appropriate.
3. Agreed to move the approval process for the programme to a 6-monthly process for 2023/24 allowing additional time for due diligence in event planning.
4. Authorised the Executive Director, Economy, Environment & Culture, after consultation with the Chair of the committee and opposition spokespersons, to make any alterations to the events programme as necessary including approving new applications in accordance with the Outdoor Events Strategy 2019-2024 and cancelling events if required. |
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NB The above decisions will be implemented after close of business on 3.11.22 unless they are called in.
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