Decision details

That the Committee recommend to Cabinet that:-

• Subject to confirmation of Families Firstfunding, the Head of Culture and Leisure write to all Town and Community Councils advising them that the number of Playschemes available to them during the summer of 2014 and beyond be limited to a maximum of two each and that summer Playscheme provision be reduced from five weeks to three weeks at locations to be agreed through local consultation.
• Town and Community Councils who are keen to increase the complement of Playscheme sites in their area above the 2 offered are given the opportunity to increase the provision through match funding.
• A pressure bid of up to £12,000 be allocated to support match funding for Town and Community Councils.
• If confirmation was received that there would be a reduction in Families First funding; the Playscheme Task & Finish Group should meet again to consider how best to provide sustainable play provision from April 2014 with reference to the summer play scheme programme.