Agenda item

Open Spaces Department - Progress on Sports Projects and Programme Board and Partnership Agreement with the Lawn Tennis Association

Report of the Superintendent of Hampstead Heath.

Minutes:

The Committee received a report of the Superintendent of Hampstead Heath that outlined the progress made with the Sports Projects and Programmes Board; specifically with regard to the development of a strategic partnership approach with the Lawn Tennis Association (LTA). Members were advised that the LTA would assist in the provision of a new online booking system, including a mobile app to be launched in May 2016, and support for the Heath’s tennis coach. Staff would still be available on site to assist users unable to use an online system.

 

In response to a member’s (Representative of Clubs using the Heath) question, the Superintendent explained that the LTA partnership would contribute £20,000 worth of departmental savings as part of the Service Based Review. An additional report regarding the savings achieved at all sites and facilities across the North London Open Spaces would be submitted to a future Consultative Committee meeting.

 

In response to a member’s (Barnet Mencap) question, the Constabulary and Queen’s Park Manager advised that the LTA would assist the Heath’s tennis coach with the development of a training programme for disabled users.

 

The Superintendent added that figures for the use of the Heath tennis courts during the past three years could be provided after the meeting.

 

RESOLVED – That:-

a)    The progress made by the Sports Programme and Project Board be noted; and

b)    The partnership approach with the LTA be supported.

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