Issue - meetings

(a)       That the progress of Aura Leisure and Libraries Limited and NEWydd Catering and Cleaning Limited during the year 2017/18 be noted: and

(b)       That the progress of Aura Leisure and Libraries Limited and NEWydd Catering and Cleaning Limited during their first year of operation be welcomed.

                        The Chief Officer (Strategic Programmes) introduced the report to formally receive the draft end of year reports (31 March 2018) that were provided by Aura Leisure and Libraries Limited (ALL) and NEWydd Catering and Cleaning Limited (NEWydd), to their respective Partnership Boards with the Council in May 2018.  He advised that both reports showed good progress.

                        The Chief Officer (Strategic Programmes) provided background information and reported on the main considerations as detailed in the report. 

                        During discussion Members raised questions concerning the ongoing provision and maintenance of all weather sports pitches, the consistency of provision of youth services across the County, and Connah’s Quay Sports Centre.

            Members congratulated the Chief Officer (Strategic Programmes) on his new position with Wrexham Borough Council and thanked him for his hard work and achievements during his time with the Authority. 

RESOLVED:

(a)       That the progress of Aura Leisure and Libraries Limited and NEWydd Catering and Cleaning Limited during the year 2017/18 be noted: and

(b)       That the progress of Aura Leisure and Libraries Limited and NEWydd Catering and Cleaning Limited during their first year of operation be welcomed.