Issue - meetings

(a)       That the report be noted; and

(b)       That the Committee receives further updates on the Facilities Review on a quarterly basis.

The Interim Facilities Manager introduced a report to provide a comprehensive update on the implementation of various service improvement initiatives designed to ensure the Facilities Services Unit complements 21^st Century Schools and meets the legislative requirements of the Welsh Governments Appetite for Life health and wellbeing programme.  He also provided a presentation on Flintshire School Meals. The main points of the presentation were:

·        Aims

·        Brand development

·        Communication

·        Service initiatives

·        Before and After

                           Councillor Nancy Matthews asked if school restaurant facilities could be open for longer periods during the school day.  The Interim Facilities Manager reported that discussions were taking place at one high school concerning the provision of an all day facility.  Councillor Matthews also expressed concern that there could be too much choice on the menu. 

                           During discussion the Interim Facilities Manager responded to Members concerns around the cost of school meals, the time of the school lunch period, and the issue of fast food retail outlets located in close proximity to school premises.  

                           The Chairman thanked the Interim Facilities Manager for his presentation and responses to Members’ questions.

RESOLVED:

(a)       That the report be noted; and

(b)       That the Committee receives further updates on the Facilities Review on a quarterly basis.