INDEX. January - December

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1 INDEX 1987 January - December

2 MINUTE INDEX 1987 ACCESS TO INFORMATION Matters Requiring Urgent Consideration: 47 Status of Sub Committees etc.: 1.00,170 ALLOTMENTS Agricultural Tenancies Sweyne Park, Rayleigh: 60 Competition 1987: 249,429 Whitehouse Chase Allott. Headquarters, Renewal of Lease: 411 ANGLIAN WATER AUTHORITY I AUDIT Embargo on Development: 29,320 Attendance of Representative: 141,320 Capital Development Programme 1987/ : 142,321 Kingsman Farm Ditch, Rullbridge: 143 Disposal to AWA of Surplus Land at Depot: 172 Sweyne Park, Rayleigh Pond; 243 Ferry Road Pumping Station Scheme: 320 Sea Defences: 321 Privatised Water Industry: 408,432 Kenilworth Gardens Ditch Piping: 481 Audit Commission Profile of RDC; 81(1) External Auditors Overview of Rating Procedures: 81(3) Audit of Accounts : 81(4) External Auditors Review of Internal Audit: 81(5) Purchase of Computer for Internal Audit Section: 81(6) Cessation of Arrangements re: flullbridge Community Association: 263(E) Three Es Exercise Performance Review: 340(C)(4)

3 ., w r' ;p fli BRITiSH RAIL Meetings With: 73,100,166,194,476 Level of Servicet 147(4) BR (No. 2) Bill : 575 BUS SHELTERS BYE LAWS Outside 118 Eastwood Road, Rayleigh: 102,149 Opp. FitzWinzarc School, Rockley Road, Rayleigh: 150 Fouling of Pleasure Grounds By Dogs: 38,100,131,194,494

4 CAPITAL PROGRAMME Capital Programme 1987/88: 9,455 Lift Installation at Civic Suite: 9,565 Provision of Central Beating: 43 Appointment of Specialist Consultants: 271 Engineering Works 1987/88: 272 CARAVAN SITES Caravan Sites Working Group: 45 Halcyon Caravan Park: 45,46,121,194 Crouch Caravan Park: 45 Fire Precautions: 110,194,238 Enforcement re: Gypsies: 344 Caravan Sites & Control of Development Act 1960 Riverside Trailer Park Ltd., Wallases. Island: 443 Spacing of Caravans Progress Report: 449 CAR PARKING CATERING Standards: 146(1),340(B)(3) 0.P. Day Centre Site, Southend Road, Hockley: 172 Sale of Land from Websters Way Car Park: 171 Gateway Foodmarkets Ltd.: 174,270 Use of Back Lane for Auto Jumble Sale refused: 175 Back Lane Improvement Scheme: 185 Market Car Park Freehold: 340(B)(1) Hockley Public Car Park Additional Public Spaces: 345 Environmental Works: 412 Review of Charges; 567 Public Car Park Pooles Lane, Hullbridge: 568 Purchase of Catering Equipment: 247 Civic Banquet: 192 Hiring Policies Council Halls Function Suites: 451 Competition in Local Authority Services: 496,544,557 CHAIRMANT S ANNOUNCEMENTS Mr. D. Gould chauffeur: 28 Townsend Thorensen Disaster, Zeebrugge: 99 Glass Manufacturers Federation Certificate: 192 Civic Banquet: 192 Mr. P. Ingleby Donation of Pictures: 192 Pupils from St. Teresas R.C. School: 289 Eastern Electricity Civic Shield Award: 289 Domesday Anniversary Commemorative Plaque: 366 British Gas Premier Housing Award: 366 Civic Engagements: 428 Pupils from Canewdon & Ashingdon Primary Schools: 501 Aircraft Crash, Rayleigh Appeal Fund: 501 Rupert Jarvis Court Opening Ceremony: 501 Pupils from FltzWimarc School Rayleigh & Doggetts County Primary School: 584 Councillor Mrs. Jo Jones' Husband: 584 Chief Constable of Essex: 584 cont' d

5 CHARGES Scale of Charges : For Tender Documents: 10,29 561(C) (2) CHILDREN'S PLAY AREA Seaview Drive: New Play Area, Rayleigh West: Play Area rio Castle Inn, Little Wakering: Children's Playgrounds re: Equipment: , CLEMENTS HALL LEISURE CENTRE Access to Swimming Pool by the Disabled: Free Use of Swimming Pool: Purchase of Catering Equipment: Riding Route on Playing Field: Kitchen Improvements: Hiring Policies: ,245, ,502 COAST PROTECTION New Sea Wall at Fambridge: 252 AWA Programme: 321 COMMITTEES AND REPORTS OF Leisure Services Committee Visit by Mr. B. Taylor: Leisure Services Committee Condolences to Mrs. J.M. Munson: COMMITTEES PANELS OF Staffing Sub Committee: Widdicombe Report Panel: Caravan sites Working Group: Rate Consultation Panel: District Plan Working Party: Emergency Panel: Audit Panel: Economic Development Panel: To Report to Parent Committee: Sweyne Park Panel of Members: Computer Panel: Twinning Sub Committee: Chairman's Panel: 8(A),81(A),164B&F,263(B),340(A) 399A&C,490D&F,561(C) 8(b) ,322,553,560,58] 164(A),49O(B) 81(B),l64(D),263A&E,340(C),49OC&E,561(B) 16 4(E) ,367,399(B) 561(B) 263(C),49O(A) 164(C),263(D),340(B),49O(C),561(A) COMMITTEE STRUCTURE Appointment of Standing Committees 1987/88: Appointment of Chairmen and Vice Chairmen of Committees and Panels of Committees: Cycle of Meetings 1987/88: Cycle of Meetings 1988/89: cont' d

6 COMMITTEES TERMS OF REFERENCE Sweyne Park Panel of Members; 351 Dutch Cottage Management Committee Constitution: 416 COMMUNITY CENTRES Hockley Community Centre Association: 569,587 Rayleigh Grange Lease of Property: 578 COMPULSORY IMPROVEMENT See: UNFIT ROUSES COMPULSORY PURCHASE ORDERS COMPUTERS Land'at the Grange, Rayleigh: 103 In Connection with Rayleigh Weir Improvement: 177 Micro Computer for Internal Audit Section: 81(6) New Computer Centre: 86,188,263(A) Reinforcement of Electricity Supply: 265 Viewdate Consortium; 34O(C)(1) C View System Joint Venture 340(C)(2),49O(E) Replacement of Existing Computer: 34O(C)(3),490(E) CONCESSIONARY SCHEMES Transport Act 1985 Effect Upon Schemes: 421 CONFERENCES AND CONVENTIONS ABC Conference 1987: 414 ADC First Convention 12 14th October 1987: 415,495 CIPPA June 1987: 343 CONTRACTS Contract No Refuse Collection): 21,32,,19O,194,196,269,5O9 Contract No Street Cleansing ): 21,32,190,194,269,509 Contract No Replacement of Windows, Finchfield, Rayleigh: 48 Contracts Nos: 1243 and 1244 Daywork Term Contracts Plumbing and Electrical: 49 Contract Progress Reports: Contractorisation of Parks Section: 66,1l6,17g,246,299,42O,445,544 1O1,399(A)(3),432 Back Lane Improvement Scheme: 185 No External Painting and Repairs, Rayleigh Area: 186 No Reroofing at Rochford and Barling Magna: 186 No Replacement Windows: 187 No Repainting Repairs and External Decorations, Rochford; 199 No External Insulation and Ancillary Works: 200 No External Painting and Repairs, Great Wakering: 276 No Cleaning A.P. Schemes (Millview Court): 277,426 contt d

7 CONTRACTS (CONDO) No Works to Void Properties: 363 No Pembroke House, RochE ord: 364 No Kitchen Improvements to Council Dwellings: 425 No Proposed Refurbishment of 1st Floor Bar Mill Hall: 456,502 Competitive Tendering: 101,196,269,399(A) Government Proposals Leisure and Other Centres: 496,544,557,587 No Internal Decorations, Britton Court: 497 No Extension to Spa Court, Hockley: 515,582 No Rayleigh Mill Tower External Renovation: 315,581 COUNCILLORS Mrs. E.M. Hart: 13 S.H. Skinner: Silva: 30 D.C. Wood: 30 Record of Attendances: 211 Tour of the District: 263(D)(2) COUNCIL PROPERTY MID PREMISES Lift Installation at Civic Suite: 9 New Computer Centre: 86 Reinforcement of Electricity Supply: 265 Mill Building Freehold: 340(B)(l) Dutch Cottage Constitution Management Committee: 416 Freight House, Mill Hall, Castle flail and Clements Hall Hiring Policies: 457 COUNCIL RECOGNITION Recognition of BBC Essex and Essex Radio During Bad Weather: 30

8 DEEMED PLANNING CONSENTS Change of Use of Sweyne Park to Public Open Space: 58 Rochford Playing Field Pavilion Rochford Town F.C. HQ: 59,400 Change Use of Land at Main Road, Hawkwell to Leisure Purposes: 74,400 Rochford Bowls Pavilion Toilet Facilities: AT Flats and 6 louses Pembroke House, Warwick Drive, Rochford: 93,117 Grove Road Public Open Space: 133 Staff Recreation Building Nursery Area: 169,264 Spa Court Extension: 273 Park Sports Centre Storage: 273 Old People's Day Centre, Hockley: 172,491 SEETEC Centre, Main Road, Hockley: 424,527,570 DELEGATION OF AUTHORITY Director of Leisure Application for the Exclusive Use of Great Wakering Recreation Ground: 63 Authorisation of Prosecuting Officers: 167 Director of Leisure Certificates of Exemption 3.56(5) Shops Act 1950: 174 Director of Development L/V Overhead Power Lines; 225 DISABLED PERSONS Appointment of Member with Special Responsibility: 216 Home Improvement Grant: 362 DISCLOSURE OF INTERESTS BY MEMBERS Ombudsman's Advice: 352,404 DOG FOULING DRAINAGE Fouling of Footways, Grass Verges and Public Places by Dogs: 38,100,131,194,494 Kingsman Pane Ditch, Hulibridge: 143 Renilworth Gardens Ditch Piping: 481

9 ECONOMIC, EFFICIENT AND EFFECTIVE USE OF RESOURCES EEC ELECTIONS The Council's Legal and Administrative Services: 16 Distribution of Surplus Butter, Cheese and Meat: 124 Review of Electoral Arrangements: 17,29 Results of District and Parish Council Elections: 210 Association of Electoral Administrators: 498 EMERGENCY PLAN Revision of: 164(A) EMPLOYMENT AND INDUSTRIAL INITIATIVES Rochford Young Entrepreneur of the Year Award: 67,274,350,367,431 ESSEX ACT ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL Essex Ambulance Service Operational Plan 88/91: 440 ESTIMATE S 1986/7 Revised Estimates Virements: 82

10 FOOTPATHS No. 10 (Hockley) Extinguishment Order 1985: 155 No. 26 (Great Wakering) Proposed Diversion: 327 No. 21 (Great Wakering) Proposed Diversion: 418 Adj. 40 The Westerings, Hawkwell Extinguishment Order: 419 No. 22 (Hockley) Proposed Diversion: 478 No. 7 (Hawkwell) Proposed Diversion: 479

11 GRAETS MiD LOANS Grant Aid to Outside Bodies: 11,83,406 Revenue Grant to Rochford Sports Council: 56 Sports Council Grant: 57 Loan to Rochford Bowls Club: 85 Grant to Southend Health Authority re: Cancer Treatment Centre: 88,405 Townsend Thorensen Disaster Fund: 99 Countryside Commission Woodland Project: 168,309,339 Palace Theatre Trust: 342,367 Rayleigh Town Sports and Social Club: 360 Marriage Guidance Council: 83,406 Southend Hospital Body Scanner kppeal: 406 Intermediate Grant 253 Eastwood Road, Rayleigh: 448 GIP StE S Provision of a Gypsy Site: 67,344,358

12 HACICNEY CARRIAGES Increase in Fees: 333 Ten Year Life Mercedes Series: 333 Progress Report: 334 Various Licence Applications; 333 HEALTH AND SAFETY HIGHWAYS Health Education AIDS; 439 Control of Pollution Act 1974 Waste Disposal Licences: 444 Control of Pollution Act 1974 Moons Farm, Canewdon Road, Ashingdon: 517 Emergency Situation During Arctic Weather Conditions: 71,471 Access from Main Road to Hockley Woods: 132 Grove Road Public Open Space Extinguishment: 133 Rayleigh Weir Underpass Scheme: 147(1),177,252,330b471 B1013 Access to Southend: 147(2),l94,253,407,587 Closure Rayleigh May Day Fair: 152 Private Street Works The Drive Area, Hulibridge: 134 Naming of New Thames Bridge Request by Thurrock B.C.: 176 Various Waiting Restrictions: 256,318 Access to Shuttlewoods Boatyard, Paglesham: 257,326 Wellington Road, Rayleigh Status: 255,324 Main Road and Rectory Road, Hawkwell 40 m.p.h. Limit: 325 Problems London Area, Rayleigh; 331 Mini Roundabouts Rochford; 472 New Road, Great Wakering Proposed Waiting Restrictions: 473 Ashingdon Road/Fambridge Road, Ashingdon Proposed One Way Traffic Order; 474 HIRING POLICIES Freight House, Mill Hall, Castle Hall and Clements Hall; 457,502 Condition of Hire Council Lane and Buildings Live Creatures as Prizes: 462 HOMES INSULATION ACT /141 and 143 High Street, Great Wakering: 123 HORSE RIDING FACILITIES Provision of; 74,245 Access to Information Act; 100,170 Proposed Diversion of Bridleway 38 (Rochford): 156 Clements Hall Playing field Riding Route: 157,245,538 Turret House Farm: 244 Wellington Road, Rayleigh: 255,324,367 Horse Riding Working Party: 483,539 Horse Riding Pleasure Grounds not Subject to Bye Laws: 539 cont' d

13 HOUS INC (See also Housing Right to Buy Rouse Purchase Loans Housing Benefits Improvement Grants Municipal Housing Unfit Houses) Lodge Close, Rayleigh: 18 Provision of Central Heating: 43 Provision of Council Housing Partnership Initiative: 90 Leasing Scheme for Elderly Applicants: 112 National Mobility Scheme: 113 Key Worker Housing for Nurses: 114 Proposed Abolition of Project Control: 115 Essex Structure Plan: 485 Housing Association: 556,587 HOUSING BENEFITS Write'-offs: 183 Implementation of New Regulations: 574 HOUSING INVESTMENT PROGRAUME (HIPS) Proposed Abolition of Project Control: 115 Strategy 1988/89 (HIPS Bid): 294,367 House Renovation Grants: 295 HOUSING RIGHT TO BUY Housing and Planning Act 1986 The Right to Buy; 39

14 IMPROVEMENT GRANTS 29 Bellingham Lane, Rayleigh: 122 Discretionary House Renovation Grants: 295 Disabled Improvement Grant: 362 Home Improvement Policy Consultation Paper: 573

15 LAND Land RIO South Street, Rochford: 19,458 Land Transactions and Related Matters Rayleigh West: 25,307,308 Land RIO Assandune Villas, Ashingdon Road, Rochford: 41 Sweyne Park, Rayleigh: 58 Land Adjacent Main Road, Hawkwell Horse Riding Route: 74 Gas Supply to Canewdon Easement Request: 75 Land at the Grange, Rayleigh C.P.O.: 103 Hockley Woods Access from Main Road: 132 King George V Playing Field and Websters Way Car Park Sale of Land for Doctors' Surgery in Eastwood Road: 171,194,305 Old People's Day Centre, Hockley: 172,491 Surplus at Depot Disposal to AWA: 182 Mlllview Meadows, Rochford: 205 Land Adjacent to 21 London Hill, Rayleigh: 259 RIO Public Convenience, High Street, Great Wakering: 361 Land RIO Castle Inn, Little Wakering: 460 Land RIO 31 and 33 Weir Gardens, Rayleigh: 576 LEISURE - GENERAL Meetings with Representatives of the Sports Council: 55,268,303 Rochford Sports Council Essex Games: 56,532 Rochford Town F.C. Proposed HQ Building: 59 Putting Green AshingdonlFairview Playing Fields: 60 Hockley Woods Management Plan : \61 Koi Carp shows St. John Fisher Playing Field; 62 Annual Village Fair Great Wakering Recreation Ground: 63 Rochford Leisure Membership Scheme Review: 64 Rochford Bowls Pavilion Toilet Facilities; 85 Arts Development in Essex: 128,194,342,453,454 Eastern Council for Sport and Recreation: 129,535 Dual Use Turning Policies into Practice: 130,535 Hockley Woods Access from Main Road: 132 Dual Use Educational Facilities: 535 Grove Road Public Open Space: 133 Capital Receipt to be Used for King George V PP.: 171,305 Public Halls Antiques and Craft Fairs: 184,194,198 Flying of Powered Model Aircraft: 248,461 Park Sports Centre Storage: 273 Sport in the Community The Next 10 Years: 304 BMX Ramps Magnolia Road: 306 Bonfire and Firework Display Romney Marsh: 310 Clements Hall Essex Youth Jazz Celebration: 311,339,367 Information Kiosk: 128,313,339,367 Rochford Water Sports Centre: 317,367,542 Sports Injury Clinic Clements Hall: 347 Leisure Facility Fees: 490(D) Sports Shop Franchise Park Sports Centre; 348 Rochford Reservoir Fishing: 459,502 Play Area RIO Castle Inn, Little Wakering: 460 Condition of Hire Council Land and Buildings Live Creatures as Prizes: 462 Sweyne School Swimming Pool for Public Use: 462 Essex Games, Ernie Adock Trophy: 532,585 cont' d

16 LEISURE GENERAL (CONT'D) Fire Over England Armada Celebrations: 533 Children's Summer Play Programme: 536 Children's Playgrounds Re equipment Programme 1988/89: 537 Competitive Tendering Leisure: 496,544,557,587 clifford Certificate KGV Playing Field, Rayleigh: 586 LICENCES AND LEASES Land RIO South Street, Rochford Access Via Depot: 19 Easement Gas Supply to Canewdon: 75 Easement Alexandra Road, Rayleigh: 95,144 For Car Park, Gateway Poodmarkets, Rayleigh: 164 LISTED BUILDINGS (HISTORIC) LITTER Restoration of Mill Tower: 315 Building Preservation Notices Red Phone Kiosks: 329,339,367 Pulpits Farm, Greensward Lane, Hockley: 553,560,587 Initiatives: 237,430,446,510

17 MANPOWER SERVICES COMMISSION JTS Scheme: Freeing of Accommodation: Community Programme: 169, MARKET S Hulibridge Public Car Park: 346 MEALS ON WHEELS Report of Dill re: Standard of Service: 173,194 MILL HALL The Rayleigh Coffee Mill: Restoration of Mill Tower: Proposed Refurbishment of 1st Floor Bar: Hiring Facilities: Phase III Refurbishment of Main Hall: , MUNICIPAL HOUSING DEVELOPMENT Spa Court and Pembroke House * Extensions: 180,232,273,401 Lodge Close, Rayleigh: 18,289 Cagefield Road, Great Stambridge: 90,100,104,240,409 Land West of Doggetts Close: 233 Pembroke House: 296,364,367 Millview Court: 366 MUNICIPAL HOUSING GENERAL Leasing Scheme for Elderly Applicants: 112 National Mobility Scheme: 113 Key Worker Housing for Nurses: 114 Proposed Abolition of Project Control: 115,234 Rehousing of Tenants of Grested Court: 118 AP Schemes Door Entry System: 235 Annual Programme of Pre Painting Repairs and Decoration of Council Dwellings 1988/89: Floor Coverings to the Corridors of Sheltered Schemes: Storm Damage to Council Housing: Application for Housing Special Circumstances: Review of the Council's Housing Strategy in the Light of the Government's Proposals for the Rented Housing Sector: 519,556,587

18 OFFICE ACCOM4ODATION For JTS Scheme: 169 New Computer Centre: 86,188 OFFICE EQUIPMENT Legal Reference Books Replacement: 15 OMBUDSMAN COMPLAINT Development RIO Barling House; 403,571 OUTSIDE BODIES Grant Aid to Outside Bodies: ii Subscriptions 1987/88: 12 Southend and District Association for Mental Health: 13 Gas Consumers' Council: 165,267 JTS Consortium: 169 "Industry Matters" Association for Local Industries: 179 Appointment of Representatives: 215,266,417 Cessation of Audit Arrangements ilulibridge Community Association: 263(E) Rochford Sports Council Meeting: 303 County Tourism Liaison Committee: 314,349 Public Transport Liaison Meeting; 332 Bradwell Nuclear Power Station Local Liaison Committee 355 Rayleigh Consultative Committee: 356 Rayleigh Town Sports & Social Club: 360 Citizens Advice Bureau, Rayleigh Civic Suite: 410 Appt. of Reps. to Combined Meeting with Castle Point re: Lack of Resources for S.H.A.: 502

19 PARK SPORTS CENTRE Repairs; 364,422 PEDESTRIAN CROSSINGS Additional: 151,252 PUBLIC CONVENIENCES Renovation of Old Ship Lane Public Conveniences Supaloos: 50, ,367,450,502,518,587 PUBLIC/ENvIRONMENTa HEALTH Rochford Hospital MRS (Amendment) Act 1986: Southend Airport Public Health (Aircraft) Regulations 1979: Plough and Sail, East End, Paglesham: Public Entertainment Licences: PUBLICITY Rochford Video 340(B) (2) PUBLIC OPEN SPACES Grove Road: Provision Rayleigh West: Miliview Meadows, Rochford: Sweyne Park, Rayleigh; Turret House Farm, Rayleigh: Playing Field, Rawreth Powered Model Aircraft: Relocation of Football Pitches: BNX Ramps, Magnolia road: Bonfire and Firework Display, Romney Marsh: Keswick Avenue Development: PUBLIC TRANSPORT Effects of Public Transport Act 1986 on Bus Services and Role of County Council: British Rail Eastern Regional Operations: Transport Policies and Programme (TPP14) and Public Transport Plan (PTP1O): Contracted Bus Services, Routes 66, 9A, 10 and 12: Southend Transport Bus Service No. 8: Liaison Meeting: Local Taxi Bus Service: (2), , 243, , 36 7, 399(8 244,309,339, ,307, ,147(3) 73, , ,358, ,367,

20 RATES GENERAL District Rate and Budget : 68,98(A) External Auditors Overview of Rating Procedures: 81,164(D) Making the Rate 1987/88; 97,98A Irrecoverable Items 1986/87: 341 Making the Rate 1988/89: 564,587 RATE RELIEF Rate Relief on Empty Industrial Buildings: 67 RAYLEIGH PARISH STATUS Review of Electoral Arrangement: 17 REFUSE COLLECTION AND DISPOSAL Assumption of by Teamwaste: 32,81A,.190,194, Litter Initiatives: 237,43O,44651O Control of Pollution Act 1974 Waste Disposal South Fambridge: 507 Refuse Disposal and Bottle Banks: 508 Refuse Collection and Street Cleansing: 509 ROACH VALLEY CONSERVATION ZONE Minutes of Group of Representatives: 145,482 R.OCHFORD DISTRICT LOCAL PLAN Local Plan Inquiry: 77,146,322,484,523,553 Development Control Policy Flat Conversions: 372 ROCHFORD ENTERPRISE Young Entrepreneur of the Year Award: 67,274,350,367,431

21 S.E.E.T.E.C. SEWERS Involvement in JTS Scheme: 169 Extension of Building: 263(D)(1),424,435 Ferry Road Pumping Station: 320 Private Drain Blockage Contract; 480 Kenilworth Gardens Ditch Piping; 481 SOUTHEND AIRPORT Southend Airport Public Health (Aircraft) Regulations 1979: 37 Petition on Noise Nuisance: 111,231,290,358 SOUTHEND HEALTH AUTHORITY Southend Cancer Treatment Centre: 40,88,109,194,293,405,511,588 Aquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS): 107,439 Report of Council's Representative: 108,293 Keyworker Housing f or Nurses: 114 Membership of JTS Consortium: 169 Mental Health Services Strategy 1987 to 1997: 230 Blood Transfusion Service Donor Campaign: 357 Draft Operational Plan 1988/1991; 438,502 Essex Ambulance Service Operational Plan 1988/ Control of Residential and Nursing Homes: 505 Southend Health Authority Matters: 108,293,511 Mental Health and the Mentally Disordered: 512 SOUTHEND-ON SEA DRAFT LOCAL AND TOWN CENTRE PLANS SPORT Comments: 146 See: Leisure General STAFF A.P.T. & C. Authorisation of Prosecuting Officers: 167 Term Contracts and Appraisal Exercise: 189 Staff Appraisal and Performance Review: 340(C)(4) Management and Admin. Structure : 558,561(C)(l) STAFF GENERAL Mr. D. Gould Chairman's Chauffeur: 28,99 Council Reward Scheme Certificates: 193 Staff Recreation Building; 169,264 Mr. 0. Rayner: 278 Architectural Section Works: 354 Mrs. Rose Taylor: 529 cont' d

22 STAFF MANUAL Refuse Collection/Street Cleansing: 32 STANDING ORDERS Suspension of Standing Order 1.8: 26,33,138,195,227,287,378,394,405,520 Financial Standing Order 4.4: Provision of Central Heating: 43 Financial Standing Order 4.6: Back Lane Car Park Improvement Scheme: 185 Standing Order 18 Approvals: 8,50,90,115,127,138,144, ,230,232,256,264,265, ,294,315,362,438,440, ,507,511,512,551,577 Amendment to Financial Standing Order 4.5: Amendment to Financial Standing order 3.1: Revision of Standing Order 17: STORM DAMAGE OCTOBER 1987 STREET LIGHTING STREET NAMING AND NUMBERING 81(2) 164(D) (4) 352, ,514,540,560,566 Defects: 471 Development Development Development Development Development Development off Woodlands Road, hockley: off Castle Road, Rayleigh: at 115 Hockley Road, Rayleigh: North of High Street, Canewdon: R/0 226/228 Eastwood Road, Rayleigh: at North Street, Great Wakering: 20(a) 20(b) 20(c) 20(d) SUNDAY TRADING Public Halls Antique and Craft Fairs: 184,194 SURFACE WATER (See Also: Sewers) Kingsman Farm Ditch, Hullbridge: Drainage Easement, Alexandra Road, Rayleigh: ,144

23 TEACH INS AND SEMINARS Control of Gypsy Caravans: 344 Members Induction Seminar: 353 New Housing Benefit Scheme: 561 TEIJEPRONE KIOSKS Offer of Donation from B.T.: 312 Building Preservation Notice: 329,339,367 TELEX EQUIPMENT Replacement of existing:. 490(E)(4) THURROCK BOROUGH COUNCIL Naming of New Thames Bridge: 176 TOURISM AND TWINNING County Tourism Liaison Committee: 314,349,534 Tourism in Rochford: 534 TOWN AND COUNTRY PLANNING Planning Applications for Agricultural Development Charges by MAFF: 22,284 ECC Minerals Subject Plan Consultation Document: 76 Building Control Policy Statement: 84 Tillingham Hall Decision: 158 The Future of Development Plans DoE Paper: 159 Development Involving Agricultural Land DoE Paper: 160 Land Adjoining 63 Park Gardens, Hawkwell: 254 Barratts Site Alexandra Road, Rayleigh: 281,577 Town and Country Planning (Use Classes) Order 1987: 285 Parking Criteria for Flats: 34O(B)(3) Notice of Notion on Objections and Voting: 369,384 Proposed Development by Environmental Test Centre, Foulness: 373 Development Control Policy Flat Conversions: 372 Development at 68/74 Downhall Road, Rayleigh: /345 Eastwood Road, Rayleigh: Eastwood Road, Rayleigh: 385 Land to the East of Sutton, N. & E. of Southend Crematorium, S.o.S (Football Stadium): 395 District Plan Working Party: 77,146,322,484,489,523,553 Essex Structure Plan 1st Alteration Document: 485 Towards a Policy for Regional Shopping Centre (RSC's): 486 Land at Hambro Hill, Rayleigh -. Ombudsman's Findings: 492 Rochford District Local Plan Implementation of Policies Hi, H2, H5: 523 Glebe Farm Barling Road, Barling: 526 Erection of 3 Houses Land off Knivet Close, Rayleigh: 528 Local Authority Building Control: 572 cont' d

24 TOWN ANT) COUNTRY PLANNING CONTRAVENTIONS Unauthorised Manufacture of Fencing at 7 Helena Close, Hawkwell: 2 Unauthorised Use of 178 Eastwood Road for Car Sales: 3 Unauthorised Developments The Old Mill, Battlesbridge: 94 Barratts Residential Development at Alexandra/Albert Road, Rayleigh: 95,144,194 Land adj. Sc. Mary's Church, Rectory Road, Hawkwell Unauthorised Caravan: 136 Rawreth Lane Industrial Estate Non Compliance: 203,290 Non Compliance by Screenoprint (VP) Ltd., 90 Main Road, Hawkwell: 220 Site of 58 Main Road, Hockley: 221 Land Between klfreda Avenue and The Avenue, Hullbridge: 222 Unauthorised Dwelling at ttiledgest', Cranleigh Gardens, Hullbridge: 223 Site Adjacent 1Roselea', The Drive, Rayleigh: 224 Unauthorised Caravans at "Greenacres", off Park Gardens, Hawkwell: 254,391 Unauthorised Development Adj. 181 Greensward Lane: 279 Unauthorised Storage R/0 15 Bartletts, Rayleigh: 280 Unauthorised Access and Parking 157 Eastwood Road, Rayleigh: 282,290 Unauthorised Use 353 Eastwood Road, Rayleigh: 283 Unauthorised Siting Residential Caravan, Punch Bowl, Pagleshata: 374 Unauthorised Development Rayleigh Pk. Estate: 375 Unauthorised Use of Unadopted Section Stanley Road as BMX Track: 376 Unauthorised Use of Moons Farm, Ashingdon for Car Repairs: 380 Unauthorised Use 30 Belchamps Way, Hawkwell for Car Repairs: 381 Unauthorised Use Old Ferry Rouse, South Fambridge for Car Repairs: 382 Unauthorised Use Traders Garden Centre, Great Wakering: 383 Hockley Gardens Estate, Hulibridge: 389 Unauthorised Use of Premises Glenross, Goldsmith Drive, RayleIgh: 391! Unauthorised Use llighfield, off Greensward lane, Ashingdon: 392 Unauthorised Storage of Vehicles at Deodar, Lower Road, Rockley: 465 Unauthorised Siting of Caravans on 15a and Rb Southend Road, Rochford: 466 Newhall Farm, Lower Road, Hockley: 467 'Buffers' Restaurant, 200 Main Road, Hockley: 469 Mandarine Furniture, 7 14 Eldon Way Industrial Estate, Hockley: 469 Rochelles Farm Land Adj. Fambridge Road, South Fambridge: 469 Glebe Farm, Barling Road, Darling: 469 Nursery Lodge, Rullbridge Road, Rayleigh: 524 Unauthorised Use of Land at 'Roaming', Kingsway, Hullbridge: 525 TRAFFIC REGULATION ORDERS TREES Stambridge Road, Rochford Weight Restriction: 23 Hockley Woods Management Plaç : 61 Storm Damage, October 1987: 499

25 UNFIT ROUSES 23 Hawkwell Park Drive, llawkwell: Kingsmead Cottages, Barling Road, Barllng: Mount Bovers Cottages, Mount Bovers Lane, Hawkwell: 441

26 VEHICLES AND PLANT Maintenance of Refuse Freighters: 44 W.P, Typewriter and Photocopier: 580 VIREMENTS TO (AMOUNT) Old Ship Lane Public Conveniences 3,500: /7 Revised Estimates Virements; 82 Back Lane Improvement Scheme: 175

27 WORD PROCESSING EQUIPMENT Replacement; 490(E) (3)

28 ROCHFORD DISTRICT COUNCIL MINUTES 1987 November (Part 2)

29 ROCHFORD DISTRICT COUNCIL Minutes of the Leisure Services Committee At a Meeting held on 24th November1987. Present: Councillors Miss B.GI.J. Lovert (Chairman), R.S. Allen, C.t. Black, W.H. Budge, T.H. Burt, Mrs. J. Fawell, B.T. Grigg, M.J. Handford, A.J. Harvey, D.R. Helson, Mrs. S.J. Lemon, C.R. Morgan, S.A. Skinner, C. Stephenson, Mrs. L. Walker, P.F.A. Webster and D.C. Wood. Apologies: Councillors Mrs. P. Cooke, Mrs. L.A. Holdich and R.A. Pearson. Visitingby Invitation: Councillors R.H. Boyd, Mrs. R. Brown, B.A. Crick, C.J.B. Paherty, Mrs. P. Godsell, Mrs. E.11. Hart, J.A. Sheaf, S.H. Silva and J.P. Taylor MINUTES Resolved that the Minutes of the Meeting of 13th October 1987 be approved as a correct record and signed by the Chairman MONITORING OF PERFORMANCE MEETINGS OF 20TH MARCH AND 7TH JULY 1987 The Committee were satisfied that all necessary action had been taken. Minutes 125/84 (SEC), 158/86 (SEC,DL), 570/86 (SEC), 571/86 (DL), 132/37 (SEC), 133/87 (DL,DD), 307/87 (DL) and 308/87 (DL,DD) were carried forward. On Minute 440/85, the Director of Leisure replied to a question from a Member that following the reference back by Council of the recommendation to ban fishing at Rochtord Reservoir further negotiations 'were now taking place with the Rochford Angling Club regarding management of the water, enquiries were being wade of other Authorities and a report would be made to the next Meeting of the Committee. The Officers were reminded that the Ilulibridge Foreshore continued to suffer erosion and that the Compulsory Purchase action should be pursued as soon as practicable (Minute 158/86) THE ERNIE ADCOCK TROPHY (Minute 567/8 The Director of Leisure reminded Members that the Council had instituted this trophy as an annual award to the individual or team from Rochford who in the opinion of the Leisure Services Commitee had made the most outstanding contribution to the Essex Games. Following consultation with the Rochford Sports Council the Old Fitzwimarcians Basketball Team run by Mr. Richard Negus were nominated for consideration. The Committee noted that although this team had only been formed this year they had come first in their sport at the Games and considered this to be an exceptional achievement. RECOMMENDED That the Ernie Adcock Trophy be awarded to the Old Fitzwimarcians Basketball Team for (131) (DL) 533. FIRE OVER ENGLAND ARMADA CELEBRATIONS The Director of Leisure reported on arrangements being made to celebrate on a national basis 1988 as the 400th Anniversary of the Defeat of the Spanish Armada which were supported by the County Council

30 leisure Services In particular it was proposed to reintroduce as a permanent feature the great beacon system of England using wherever possible the original beacon sites, to be inaugurated on 19th July 1988 under the title "Fire over England". Members noted that there were three original beacon sites in the District of Rochford, situated at Great Wakering, Beacon Hill near Canewdon and Rayleigh Castle and agreed that a formal approach should be made to the two Parish Councils and the National Trust although difficulties could be foreseen on the National Trust site. Members expressed some concern at the cost of installing replica beacons at 750 each, and asked that endeavours be made to effect some economy in their provision or seek to share the cost at Canewdon and Great Wakerlng between all the Parishes. They also asked that contact be made with local clubs and societies to encourage support for the celebrations which could include plays, Morris dancing and barbecues. RECOMMENDED (1) That investigations continue for the siting of the beacon in Rayleigh through consultation with the National Trust. (2) That the Parish Councils of Great Wakering and Canewdon S be approached to each provide a beacon on the site within their area on the shared basis suggested above. (3) That consideration be given to Local celebrations on the day designated by the National Working Party as Fire over England Day, 19th July (4) That provision be made for sum of 2,000 to be included in the 1988/89 draft Revenue Estimates to finance the project. (131)(DL) 534. TOURISM IN ROCHFORDjMInute314/87) The Committee considered the appended report of the Director of Leisure regarding the further development of tourism in the District. Members were mindful that the District was rich in historical association the careful researching and presentation of which could attract tourists and they therefore supported the development of a package to promote the area. The Committee were of the view that references to witches in any historical background information were unwise and should not be included. RECOMMENDED (1) That the development of Tourism in Rochford as proposed P. in the report be agreed with the foregoing exception. (2) That financial provision of 5,000 be made in the 1988/89 draft estimates to meet the initial costa. (15075) (DL,DF) 535. DUAL USE OP EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES (Minute 130/87) The Committee had before them a summary prepared by the Eastern Council for Sports and Recreation on the views expressed in the sjx County Seminars that they had organised throughout the Eastern Region, one of which had been attended by the Director of Leisure and the Chairman of the Committee. In their earlier consideration of this question the Committee had S

31 Leisure Services supported the principle of dual use as proposed in the Eastern Council for Sport and Recreation document "Dual Use Turning Policies into Pract ice". RECOMMENDED That this report from the Eastern Council for Sport and Recreation be received and that Council policy as detailed in Minute 130/87 be reaffirmed. (131) (DL) 536. CHILDREN'S SUMMER PLAY PROGRAMME The Director of Leisure reported that in connection with the development of extensive school holiday play programmes over the last two years a trial scheme had been launched during three weeks of this year's school summer holidays when a "Play Mobile" van fitted with a range of play, craft and sports equipment was taken around various sites in the District and offered fully supervised two hour play sessions for children between the ages of five and twelve years. The Committee were pleased to note that the scheme had proved very popular and considered that it should operate for the full six weeks of the summer vacation so as to establish itself as a feature of the holiday. Members noted that the arrangements had received extensive publicity and that account would be taken of transport availability in arranging next year's programme. RECOMMENDED That financial provision of 1,500 be made in the 1988/89 draft Revenue Estimates for the extension of the "Play Mobile" to the whole of the summer vacation. (131) (DF,DL) 537. CR1LDRENS' PLAYGROUNDS RE EqUIPMENT (Minute 471/86) The Committee had before them the appended report of the Director of Leisure regarding the progress of the programme together with proposals for 1988/89. RECOMMENDED (1) That play equipment be sited on the Recreation Ground at Canewdon in preference to the Primary School. (2) That the proposed programme for 1988/89 be approved and provision be made for 65,000 in the 1988/89 draft Capital Programme.(131) (DL) 538. PROVISION OF HORSERIDING FACILITIES (Minute 245/87) The Secretary to the Council reported the comments received from Hawkwell Parish Council and the British Horse Society on the proposal to establish a permitted horseriding route at Clements Hall Playing Field. The British Horse Society had also offered all possible assistance in the establishment of this route, which was seen as indicative of some measure of acceptance by the horse riders of permissive riding routes. Members were aware that this facility was intended to form part of a ride leading from Ironwell Lane to Greensward Lane, and that rights of way over part of the projected route had yet to be established, and remained under investigation. In the circumstances and having regard to the non availability of finance, it was suggested that no action could be taken for the time being to establish this route. Some Members expressed I t012hi

32 Leisure Services concern that this should not be interpreted as meaning that no further progress would be made and it was noted the matter would come before the Development Services Committee for the allocation of funding. (2365) (SEC) 539. RORSERIDING PLEASURE GROUNDS NOT SUBJECT TO BYE-LAWS Minute 483/87) As requested by the Development Services Committee the Secretary to the Council reported on the problems caused by horseriding on areas intended for pleasure grounds use but not yet covered by the Council's Pleasure Grounds Eye laws. The Committee noted that there were three large areas acquired for pleasure grounds purposes but not yet covered by the Bye laws, that they were all crossed by unadopted public streets carrying full highway rights) and that until such rights were extinguished or the highways diverted elsewhere, the public were entitled to use the highways for all purposes including horse riding. The Pleasure Grounds Bye laws, if applied to those areas, could not be made effective unless the highways and perimeters were fenced off preventing access. Certain difficulties had arisen relating to planning permission for the areas concerned and further difficulties were anticipated when application was made for extinguishment of the rights of way. (23652) (SEC) 540. COUNCIL OWNED WOODLANDS, PARKS AND OPEN SPACES REPORT ON THE EXTENT OF GALE DAMAGE AND PROPOSALS FOR FUTURE ACTION 9linute 499/87) The Committee considered the appended report of the Director of Leisure outlining proposals to alleviate the effects of the recent severe gale on the Council's woodlands, parks and open spaces and noted that the staff of the specialist team proposed would remain in the Council's employment) woodlands being excluded from the parks tendering exercise. It was suggested that schools might be involved in the tree planting proposals. RECOMMENDED (1) That the report be noted. (2) That a scheme be launched to involve the public as widely as possible in the provision of, planting and caring for new trees throughout the District. (3) That provision of 10,000 be made for replacement trees and all the necessary materials in the 1988/89 draft Revenue Estimates and of 5,000 in each of the two following years, these sums to be in addition to any funds that may be forthcoming from the public appeals. (4) That provision be made in the 1988/89 draft Revenue P. Estimates for the cost of establishing a specialist team. (5) That provision be made in the current financial year for a supplementary capital estimate of 50,000 to be made available for tree surgery and for any necessary application to be made to the Countryside Commission for grant aid towards this sum. (6) That formal notice be given to Mr. Allen terminating the agreement allowing him to coppice in Hockley Woods. (164) (DL,DF)

33 Leisure Services 541. MILL HALL, PHASE III REFURBISHMENT OF MAIN HALL (Minute 36/84) The Directors of Leisure and Development reported on the third phase of the improvement programme for Mill Hall which had not progressed beyond outline stage in January 1984 when the estimated cost had been 416,500 because of the capital constraints at that time. Consideration had more recently been given to a composite scheme for the Main Hall and would provide an improved level of facilities at a substantially reduced outlay without adversely affecting the hall's multi function role. Members noted details of the revised scheme which was designed to improve the attractiveness of the Main Hall so as to generate additional income by accommodating a greater variety of functions whilst maintaining the flexibility of the hail and allowing for further improvements as determined by demand. The total estimated cost of the work was 133,600 inclusive of a 10% contingency sum and professional fees. Subject to the Committee's approval it was anticipated that the scheme could commence early in A Member questioned whether opportunities existed to share the funding with the organisations principally involved and whether it was sensible to invest new money in a leisure facility at a time when the Government was looking for such centres to be managed privately but the Committee considered as regards the tendering proposals that the hall would still be serving the community. P. RECOMMENDED That provision be made within the draft Capital Programme for the third phase of the scheme for Mill Hall to be commenced in 1988/89. (6643) (1W) 542. ROCUFORD WATER SPORTS CENTRE (Minute 317/87) Note: Councillor D.C. Wood declared a non pecuniary interest by way of Membership of the Crouch Harbour Authority but remained in the Meeting and participated in the discussion. The CommIttee considered the appended report of the Director of Leisure setting out proposals for a Water Sports Centre as requested at the July Meeting of the Committee and received clarification regarding consultation with local yacht clubs, non interference from Baltic Wharf traffic, the basis on which the financial estimates had been drawn up and the method of staffing proposed. RECOMMENDED (1) That the scheme for the Water Sports Centre be approved in principle, subject to the appropriate financial provision being forthcoming. (2) That a formal approach be made to Essex County Council for their direct support in the planning, funding and operation of the project. P. (3) That provision be made in the 1988/89 Draft Capital Programme to fund the scheme to a maximum of 34,000. (4) That provision be made in the draft 1988/89 draft Revenue Estimates to fund the net operating expenditure of the project to a maximum of 14, i7

34 Leisure Services (5) That for the purposes of Regulation 4 of the Town and Country Planning (General) Regulations 1976, permission be sought for the development of a Water Sport Centre on the River Crouch at Creeksea. (131) (DL,DF) 543. CONTRACTS PROGRESS REPORT The Committee noted the report of the Director of Development on the progress of a number of contracts. (647) 544. COMPETiTIVE TENDERING GOVERNMENT PROPOSALS LEISURE AN!) OTHER CENTRES (Minute 4iThT) (A) The Leader of the Council and Chief Executive gave a detailed presentation of the proposals they had been developing in response to the Government's consultation papers entitled "Competitition in the Management of Local Authority Sport and Leisure Facilities" and "Competition in the Provision of Local Authority Services Implementation and Exemptions in England". The former document described the leisure functions and facilities to be subjected to competitive tendering, sought views on whether pricing) admission and opening hours policies should be at the discretion of the contractor rather than the local authority and suggested various powers to require in house tenders to be submitted on the same basis as outside contractors and separate accounts for any DLO to be prepared and published annually. The latter document set out the method and timetable by which competition was to be phased in for a whole range of services including sport and leisure management, grounds maintenance, refuse collection, Street cleansing, building cleaning, catering and vehicle maintenance. It also indicated that any such activities costing less than 100,000 a year in terms of gross expenditure would be exempt from competition. (B) The Leader began by explaining that as with the Government's White Paper on Housing, he and the Chief Executive in formulating their proposals for the Committee's consideration on the consultation papers had sought to be positive and that they had looked for the best way forward. He was not asking Members to reach any decisions this evening, rather that they should hear and digest what was suggested so that there could be a full debate at the next Policy and Resources Committee. S (C) He continued that whilst Members would know that these were consultative documents and that the detail might change, the policy they contained represented the main thrust of the Government's privatisation proposals. Legislation to require competition had already been deferred once pending the last General Election and it was most unlikely that it would be deferred again. It would become law and the Council must prepare for thet time. Like the evolution of the proposals for a new local housing association, the prudence of the possible approach to the future of Leisure Services in Rochford had been discussed with the Housing Corporation, the Minister at the Department of the Environment, the Regional Controller, Price Waterhouse as Consultants and the Council's Auditors1 the Audit Commission, C1PFA and CIFFA Services, the Chief Executives' Association, Management Team and the Leisure staff of the District Council S

35 Leisure Services (D) He then illustrated from the "Implementation and Exemptions" document the following timescale envisaged by the Government for achieving competition in the various services although he said it was not yet clear whether the dates indicated meant that the tendering process should have been started or completed by that time. Refuse Collection 1/10/90 (1990/91) Already contracted out. Street Cleansing 1/10/90 (1990/91) Already contracted out. Building Cleaning 1/4/91 (1991/92) Already contracted out. Catering 1/4/89 (1989/90) Part of the proposals for Leisure Services to be dealt with in the presentation but achievable within the timescale subject to Council approval of the suggestions. Vehicle Maintenance 1/10/89 (1989/90) The Councilts gross expenditure in this area, depending on the outcome of the grounds maintenance tendering exercise, could place it in the exempt category. Whilst therefore the Council might not be compelled to seek tenders, it might choose to do so. Leisure Management 114/1990 (1990/91) This was the other part of Leisure Services to be dealt with in the presentation. It was a large area of activity. Rochford was grouped with Brentwood and Epping Forest Districts under the phasing arrangements. These phasings over the whole County would facilitate authorities bidding for services in other Districts which would be the position at Rochford if the suggestions were acceptable to the Council. Grounds Maintenance 10% each six months from 1/4/1989 (1989/94) Tenders in the process of being invited at the present time, (B) Turning specifically to Catering and Leisure Management he indicated that whilst the term "Catering" was self explanatory, it would be necessary for Members to appreciate that "Leisure Management" as described in the Consultation Paper would extend to Clements Hail, Wakering Sports Centre, bowling greens at Rochford and Rayleigh, all football, cricket and other pitches and all tennis courts. Doubt existed over whether the management of halls was also intended to be included and if so it could also embrace Hill Hall, Freight House) Castle Hall, Rayleigh Grange Community Centre and Hockley Community Centre. It was not intended at present that competition should apply to sports facilities which formed part of educational establishments and did not therefore include Park Sports Centre, although this could be required later. It did apply, however, to water sports. All Council catering in any of those centres must be included. (F) It was also important to understand how the Consultation Paper defined management. The ownership of land and buildings would remain with the Council hut the following management functions would be subject to competition:

36 Leisure Services Bookings Collection and accounting Cleaning and maintenance Supervision, e.g. lifeguards Providing instruction Catering and refreshments Provision or hire of equipment Paying for heating and lighting Securing the premises (0) As far as Rochford was concerned then the two Community Centres would be leased to Community Associations and the bowling greens to the bowling clubs. This meant that they were outside of the Council's control and not subject to the competitive tendering requirements. The tennis courts and sports pitches were included in the current parks maintenance tender documents. This left with the Council the management functions of the Leisure Directorate in respect of Clements Hall, Great Wakering Sports Centre and possibly Hill Hall, Freight House, Castle Hall and later perhaps, Park Sports Centre. He mentioned that in the consultation paper the Government was questioning whether local authorities should even have the right to fix charges and opening hours. (H) Speaking generally of the Council's recent experience of competitive tendering on refuse collection, street cleansing and office cleaning and currently with grounds maintenance, the Leader explained that it was very apparent that the Council was disadvantaged with its in house bid position because of local government conditions of service where average wage levels applied but with high personal on costs. This was caused by the heavy burden of central administration charges. These were the apportioned organisational core functions of administration, legal, finance, audit, computing and accommodation. In addition there was the cost of local democracy in having an administration structured around committee services. There was uncertainty over contract terms and continuity of employment which attracted staff to the private sector. The Leader of the Council suggested that if the Council were to go through the tender process on leisure management and catering in the same way as for previous activities there might well be a run down in the quality of services and in the care of the buildings with a demoralised staff to whom the Council could offer no future. He felt it was essential that the Council should reconsider its policy in the light of the consultation papers and he asked the Chief Executive to outline to Members an alternative approach which the Council might now adopt. (I) The Chief Executive explained that he would be putting forward a plan f or a management buy out of the management functions. It was a buy out in which the Council could be involved and it would produce a leisure company in Rochford with which the Council could work. It was important too in another respect because the formation of the company would give the Council's Leisure staff a future. The company would have a name which could be Rochford Leisure or South East Essex Leisure and care would need to be taken in describing its purpose so that it was able to take full advantage of tendering for any similar activities in other authorities. It would be a management company, not owning facilities but managing them. The Council could appoint seven Members and two Officers to act as Directors and authorise them to form a company with share capital of 90,000 1 shares, all of which would be purchased by the Council. Some or all of the Members who were not acting as Directors of the company and the

37 Leisure Services Chief Executive could be appointed shareholder nominees to look after the Council's interests as the shareholder. The arrangements could be put into effect by February (J) Following the setting up of the new Company, the Council effective from 1st April 1988 would offer contracts to the company and professional support services for the management of each of the following buildings and activities: Buildings Ciements Hall Mill flail Freight House Wakering Sports Centre Park Sports Centre Castle Hail Other Activities Action Sport Playspace Management Rochford Show Promotions The term of the contracts would be related to the Government's programme for the invitation of competitive tenders so for example the contract for catering services would be limited to one year. The initial management contracts would be let for a fixed annual fee for the management of each building and activity prepared in a way that would resemble the Council's Budget Book and on the basis of the Council's existing policies and charges. During 1988/89 a specification and tender documents for the Council's catering operations would be drawn up to meet the April 1989 deadline for competitive tendering. If possible the catering contract would be for a period of five years. At the same time the Council would develop with the Company the policies to be included in the tender documents for Leisure Management with regard to charges and opening times in accordance with any Government requirements. Towards the end of 1988/89 the Council would sell to the staff of the Company one third of the share capital in a way that would protect the Council's position. It was envisaged that by 1st April 1989 the Company would be free to decide the charges and opening times within guidelines set by the Council e.g., the contractor must provide swimming facilities for children. (K) The Company's role in 1988/89 would be to operate the management contracts. It would have acquired its staff from Rochford Leisure as they had the necessary experience to provide the various services. The transfer of staff would depend on their individual circumstances and counselling would be available to advise them as to their best course. The terms and conditions of employment of the Company's staff would need to be different from those in the National Agreements which did not reflect the requirements and hours of operation of the Leisure industry. The Company would be testing the Council's professional support services on a value for money basis against those available from the private sector and would where appropriate place its custom elsewhere or appoint 1H31221

38 Leisure Services staff with that expertise. Staff would have purchased one third of the share capital and one third of the Council's membership of the board would be replaced to reflect the reduction in its shareholding and to bring in any new skills that were required. Finally the Company would be preparing tenders for the services to be subjected to competition in other authorities. (L) Looking ahead to 1989/90 the Chief Executive continued that by 1st April 1989 the Council would have awarded a long term catering contract to the best tenderer but hopefully to the new Cempany. During the year it would sell a second instalment of one third of the shareholding to the staff of the Company to advance the transfer of ownership. It would have prepared the documentation and invited tenders for all the remaining leisure services in accordance with any requirements advised by the Government. The Company for its part would have replaced a further one third of the Council Members of the Board and would be involved in the tendering processes not only for Rochford Services but those of other local authorities. He emphasised the importance to the Company's future of not being too parochial in defining the geographical area in which it could operate. (M) By 1st April 1990 the Council would have let a five year contract for leisure management and in 1990/91 would sell the remaining one third shareholding. It would have met all its obligations under the proposed legislation and would have achieved a controlled transfer of the Leisure Services With the purchase of the remaining shares and the replacement of the Council's Directors still on the Board the management buy out would have been completed and the new Company freed from the Council's central administration costs which would have improved its financial position. (N) In concluding his presentation the Chief Executive highlighted the advantages of the suggested approach which would bring into being a local leisure company. By the means proposad the Council would retain ownership and influence in the Company's formative stages. It was more likely that the Company would be sympathetic to the needs of the District and that meaningful liaison would be a continuing factor. The gradual transfer of ownership would give the Council a share in any profit the Company might achieve in the initial years and given that it should operate at significantly lower costs there should be a saving in rate borne expenditure. There would be the opportunity to adjust staffing levels in the central departments over a three year period which would produce further economies. It gave the Council's Leisure staff a future. It could not be said that the Company would be successful in its bids for the Council's catering and leisure management but it would have been given the best opportunity of doing so, both in Rochford and for other local authorities. Rochford Leisure enjoyed an excellent reputation and it was important that this was retained. The formation of the company would provide continuity of employment and avoid the deterioration in morale and services that would be bound to occur if there were to be eighteen months of uncertainty. (0) The Leader of the Council was well aware that Members would wish to have time to give careful thought to the proposed formation of the leisure management Company but intimated that at the next meeting of the Policy and Resources Committee he would be asking that the Council be recommended to- S 00122?

39 Leisure Services (a) Authorise seven Members and two Officers to form a leisure management company. (b) Buy the share capital of 90,000. (c) Draw up management contracts. (d) Engage CIPFA Services as consultants. In response to questions from Members the Leader and Chief Executive advised that terms and conditions of employment of staff and any redundancy costs would be a matter for consideration by the Staffing Sub- Committee and that there were complex issues of policy to be resolved and that it was impractical to consider a consortium with neighbouring authorities. It would be a private limited company. There would be a separate management fee and an itemised specification for each leisure building and activity which would make up the total tender. Tin this way the Council could be satisfied that every aspect had been tested. The Company would have to keep costs within its total fee. There would be a report to the next Policy and Resources Committee on the leasing of the Rayleigh Crange Community Centre. It was confirmed that ownership of the land and buildings and responsibility for debt charges would remain with the Council. Further information was requested on the likely effect on the tendering process of predatory pricing, the liabilities of directors and their interests, the position if the company was to make a loss or fail to meet its contractual obligations, the means of protecting share ownership and the controls which could be exerted by the Council. The Committee were advised that it was hoped that maintenance of the premises could be retained by the Council because the buildings were such an important asset to the District. The model described could be adapted to suit the wishes of the Council. It was suggested that the Council's time might be better spent in setting the future of Leisure services in Rochford rather than in commenting on the detail in the consultation paper when Government policy had already been established. There was some doubt expressed that the timescale of tendering in the neighbouring districts would allow bids to be made by the new Company although it was accepted that it would have been established by then. RECOMMENDED That the Policy and Resources Committee be asked to consider the recommendations of the Leader of the Council and Chief Executive as set out in Paragraph (0) above. (131) (MT) AOU A1Ak

40 AGENDA ITEM 7 ROCHFORD DISTRICT COUNCIL LEISURE SERVICES COMMITTEE 24T1-I NOVEMBER 1987 REPORT OF THE DIRECTOR OF LEISURE TOURISM IN ROCUFORD In 1983 following a report to Council, the Tourism Promotion Panel was formed under the Chairmanship of Councillor B. Taylor. The term of reference was to consider how the District might be represented in a publicity portfolio on tourism which the County Council were preparing for all of the County. The objectives of a Rochford Tourism Service were considered to be: (a) (h) (c) (d) To increase the numbers of persons visiting the Rochford District. To increase the income which accrues to the District from visitors. To have a beneficial effect on local industry and commerce through an increase in tourism. To present Rochford as an area worth visiting and one with certain specific characteristics. Ce) To improve facilities and services in Rochford for the local residents through the initiative to increase tourism. It is true to say that the objectives for a tourism policy within Rochford remain the same in 1987 and, to date, various methods have been undertaken to publicise the District and its attractions. Roehford now appears in various County publications, highlighting buildings of historical Interest, together with areas of natural beauty, i.e. Hockley Woods. Publicity for Clements Hall and the major leisure events, i.e. Cycle Race, Oyster Festival, Rochford Show, etc., continued at a regional level and in some instances at a national level. Projects such as Play Space 2000 have received widespread national coverage and must have been of benefit to the District. Leaflets on woodland walks have been produced, together with some interesting brochures on the Old House and the Dutch Cottage. Having made the first step forward this report is aimed at suggesting ways in which the increase in tourism may be encouraged and extended. 1. Research Is essential if we are to know our District and what we have to offer. This research can be extended to include background information and the history of people or places connected with the District, i.e

41 (a) John Winthrop and the Pilgrim Fathers Stainbridge (b) Battle of Assundune (c) Anne )3oleyn and Rochford ilall (d) Rayleigh Castle (e) Ghosts in the Old House (f) Rayleigh Windmill (g) Stocks and Witches of Canewdon 2. Accommodation A comprehensive accommodation register is required for a complete range of accommodation types both in the Rochford District and across the border. There may be many householders prepared to supply bed and breakfast and contact needs to be made with them. 3. Transport The availability of transport into and out of the area is essential information to any tourist. Contact needs to be made with air, road and rail links and ultimately with coach tour operators. Once Heritage trails and places of interest are identified, tour operators will be encouraged to come to the area. 4. Visitors There is a need to establish at which market segment we are aiming and to conduct visitor profiles on visitors to the District. We need to know how and when we can reach this audience and by what means. 5. Local Busine8s and Industry When the potential market is identified, local businesses and industries may be approached to investigate sponsorship opportunities, advertising opportunities. 6. Information/Publicity (a) Information kiosk in Rayleigh High Street agreed on six months trial basis commencing April (b) Leaflets/Posters to be produced once research is complete. A series of leaflets under separate headings will give the visitor a wide range of information and activity ideas to pursue. (c) Exhibitions a visual display of the District (can be taken as a static display to enhance the promotional video of the District). Both static and audio visual displays can be linked with the County Council's tourism stand which exhibits at the London Travel Fair, Moot Exhibition, Blackpool, Ostend Travel Fair, etc. A high profile is required as an attractive reflection of the District. S OO125

42 7. Museum Mrs. Squier of Doggetts Farm has an enormous collection of agricultural exhibits. Subject to her agreement, these items should be collated and an inventory made. Research will be required for each item and investigations can be undertaken with the East Anglian Tourist Board regarding the display and setting of the exhibit with a view to their being on show to the public at specific times. Further research in the District may reveal other exhibition sources. 8. Eating Places There are many excellent places to eat throughout the District and details are required to guide the visitor. 9. Events Annual events already well publicised in the region may he of interest to operators. Combine the Rochford Show with Strawberry Tea at Clements Ball Leisure Centre. Visit the Oyster Festival and sample Oysters and Wine 10. Trails Investigations should take place into forming tourism trails, appropriately signposted, i.e. beacon trail, church trail (for brass rubbing and history, etc.). 11. Leisure Provision Full details of all leisure provisions throughout the District, publicly or privately owned, including water/golf/leisure centres/horse riding/shooting, etc. 12. Activity Weekend Can be linked to the above; Cycle tours starting and finishing at Clements Hall Leisure Centre taking in some of the churches and places of interest plus a good eating stop off on the way. Walking/Rambling there is an extensive network of footpaths well worth discovering again combining good food with good ale and places of interest. Clay Pigeon Shoot 13. Ctafts/Antigues Both crafts and antiques are extremely popular and areas of interest need to be identified, i.e. Mrs. Roberts at Paglesham and across our border to the Antique Centre at Battlesbridge

43 III! III' 14. finance An MSC Project Team has undertaken a tourism assignment and wages for the team are, therefore, funded by the MSC. However, finance will be required to produce the literature and to ensure the quality by which we wish to reflect the District and attract the visitor. Initially an estimated budget of 5,000 is envisaged which includes the coat of establishing the Armada Beacon and Heritage Trail, but does not include any finance for the Information Kiosk, for which provision for the six month 4periment is being included in the draft 1988/89 estimates. With a thorough investigation of all of the above and the production of leaflets and posters) it will be possible to sell Rochford to Tour Operators and at exhibitions. We aim to encourage many additional visitors to our District with the consequent benefit to everyone. RECOMMENDED (1) That the development of tourism in Rochford as proposed in the report be agreed. (2) That financial provision of 5,000 be made in the 1988/89 draft estimates to meet the initial costs

44 AGENDA ITEM 10 ROCHFORD DISTRICT COUNCIL LEISURE SERVICES COMMITTEE 24TH NOVEMBER 1987 REPORT OF THE DIRECTOR OF LEISURE CHILDREN'S PLAYGROUND RE EQUIPMENT (Minute 471/86) Members nay recall that we are presently in the second year of a five year playground re equipment programme. The purpose of this report is to appraise Members of the current position in this respect and subject to the necessary provision being made in next year's capital programme, request Members' agreement to the list of proposed sites for 1988/ /87 SCHEDULE Grove Playing Field Installation completed further land drainage work to be undertaken this winter. Fairview Playing Field Completed King George V Playing Field, Raylegi Completed Hawkwell Common Completed, with exception of fencing which is being provided through sponsorship by Bysouth Limited. Great Wakering Playing Field Completed, with exception of entrance gate which is on order and will be fitted following receipt. Can ewdo n Discussions have been held with Officers of the County Council Education Department in respect of siting the play area within the grounds of the primary school. The Director does, however, feel that restrictive access by mothers and young children during school time contrary to the aim of providing play equipment and is now re considering suitable equipment to be sited on the recreation ground. It is planned to complete this site before the end of March I4ullbridge Playing Field Completed; Members will recall their wish to have the new play area situated closer to the car park, this has been achieved through repositioning of the football pitch.

45 Hockley Woods Members may recall that new play equipment was placed on this site but the Countryside Commission objected to the type of equipment selected as it was considered to be unsympathetic with the environment and the designation of the site as a S.S.S.l. Currently two items of equipment are in position and a revised schedule of equipment has been agreed with the Countryside Commission. It is planned to complete this site in March 1988 always provided the woods have been re opened to the public following the extensive damage caused during the recent high winds. Ashingdon Playing Field Completed with the excepion of fencing and the provision of a bark safety zone below the large Kompan unit and a sand filled safety zone below the tractor tyre swing. The latter is underway now with fencing together with the bark safety zone scheduled for completion prior to March /88 SCHEDULE Seaview Drive Play Space Substantially complete, toddlers spring animals and swings to be installed shortly together with bark safety area, fencing and entrance gate, all of which are on order and will be installed prior to end of March Sweyne Park Deferred, to be done in conjunction with the development of the park, within the general landscape/design works currently under consideration. Rochford Playing Field Completed, except for reinstatement of areas where old equipment has been removed. Clements Hall Playing Field Completed, except for fencing which is planned to be completed prior to end of March yney Avenue Completed, except for reinstatement of ground works where old equipment has been removed. Fyfield Path As soon as this area of land is formally within the ownership of the Council a small amount of toddler equipment will be placed on this site. The following programme is proposed for 1988/89 subject to the necessary funding being provided within the capital programme. 1.. Plumberow Mount 2. Rawreth Playing Field 3. St. John Fisher Playing Field Site to be relocated behind Community Centre

46 4. Hartford Close Fearsons Farm Estate, Rayleigh 5. Elizabeth Close, Uawlcwell 6. Little Wakering Recreation Ground RECOMMENDED (1) That play equipment be sited on the recreation ground at Canewdon in preference to pursuing the primary school option. (2) That the proposed programme for 1988/89 be approved and provision be made for 65,000 in the 1988/89 draft Capital Programme. S ThL1230

47 AGENDA ITEM 13 ROCIIFORD DISTRICT COUNCIL LEISURE SERVICES COMMITTEE 24TH NOVEMBER 1987 REPORT OF TUE DIRECTOR OF LEiSURE COUNCIL OWNED WOODLANDS, PARKS AND OPEN SPACES REPORT ON TIlE EXTENT OF GALE DAMAGE AND PROPOSALS FOR FUTURE ACTION (Minute 499/87) The Directors of Leisure and Development report that following the severe gale on the night of the l5th/l6th October, only minimal damaged occurred to buildings under the control of this Committee, but that substantial damage occurred to trees in the woodlands, parks and on the open spaces under our control. The extent of the damage and the continuing risk that exists has been such that it has been necessary to close Hockley and Betts Wood to the public and for parts of other areas of parks to be cordoned off. To date, very little work has been carried out on clearing any of the land under the Council's control, as the first priority has been to ensure that all dangerous structures were removed or made safe and that roads, footways and footpaths were cleared. Once this work was completed, the Council staff have been directed to clearing trees that fell onto private land from land under the Council's control. When this is completed the resources will then be directed into the parks and open spaces and subsequently into woodland. It should be noted that significant costs are being incurred in carrying out this work. The Community Programme Team have undertaken a survey of Hockley Woods * which is attached as Appendix A for Memberst information. From this, it will be apparent to everyone that very severe damage has been inflicted on the woodland and it could be a number of years before all the "Urgent" work in the wood has been completed. This will mean that access to the woods by the public will only be allowed as specific areas are cleared. A considerable amount of the work will need to be done by experienced tree surgeons and it is suggested that a sum of 50,000 be made available this year. (It is expected that some grant aid will be available from the Countryside Commission, but probably limited to work done during the current financial year). The ancient woodlands were intentionally excluded from the contract document for the Parks as the work is so specialised and needs to be carried out under proper supervision. As a consequence of the gale the Management Team feel that it is necessary to establish a team of four staff responsible to the Woodlands Officer to spectalise in the woodlands restoration work required. They will be able to give directions to contractors and undertake such work themselves. This team would probably be drawn from the staff of the Council's existing parks workforce as there is a core of trained and knowledgeable people there who could involve themselves immediately. There would be a cost to the Council in establishing this team and provision would need to be made in next year's estimates. The Council has a long established Agreement with a Mr. Allen which allows him to coppice up to 2 hectares of designated areas within Hockley Woods 0b1231

48 each year. With the scale of the damage that has now occurred it is proposed that formal notice be given under the Agreement in order that cohesive thought and planning for the future care of the woods can be effected. In the meantime it is suggested that Mr. Allen be given the opportunity to remove some of the fallen Chestnut as directed by the Council's Woodlands Officer. In the meantime, a number of sites throughout the District have been identified where the public can deposit tree debris. These have been publicised and disregarding the inevitable abuse of this facility (when washing machines, mattresses, etc. have also been dumped) have, from the debris collected been useful to the public. Following the initial urgent works that were necessary to make sites safe and ensure communication, every reasonable attempt has been made to salvage useable timber for resale. Obviously there is a surfeit of timber on the market at this time but the best arrangement for the Council are being sought and any receipts will be utilised for the purchase of replacement stock. The loss and damage to trees has been such that the environment has been severely scarred and a major replancing scheme is going to be essential if we are to attempt to make good the damage for future generations. Some help may be forthcoming from a fund that is currently being set up by the Evening Echo under the banner 'Give a Tree for all to See" which is seeking to raise funds that will be shared between Southend, Basildon, Castle Point and Rochford Council. However, additional resources will need to be made available by the Council if a comprehensive replantirig scheme is to be undertaken. The scale of the task though is beyond the Park Section by itself and to provide adequate care of the new stock it would be sensible to seek to enlist the support of the community in the initial planting and subsequent care of the trees. To this end it is suggested that a District wide tree planting scheme be prepared to complement that being promoted by the Evening Echo. RECOMMENDED (1) That the report be noted. (2) That a scheme be launched to involve the public as widely as possible in the provision of, planting and caring for new trees throughout the District. (3) That provision of 10,000 be made for replacement trees and all the necessary materials in the 1988/89 draft Revenue Estimates and of 5,000 each in the two following years, these sums to be in addition to any funds that may be forthcoming from the public appeals. (4) That provision be made in the 1988/89 draft Revenue Estimates for the cost of establishing a specialist team- (5) That provision be made in the current financial year for a supplementary capital estimate of 50,000 to be made available for tree surgery and for any necessary applications to be made to the Countryside Commission for grant aid towards this sum. (6) That formal notice be given to Mr. Allen terminating the Agreement allowing him to coppice in Hockley Woods. (164) (DL,DF')

49 APPENDIX A STORM DAMAGE TO ROCKLEY WOODS Flockley Woods suffered extensive damage during the storm of 16th October. Approximately 60 acres of this ancient wood has been seriously damaged; this represents 20% of the woods. Most of the damage has been concentrated in patches, shown on the map, although storm damage is evident throughout the woods. Oak and sweet chestnut have been most seriously affected. Large oak trees have been either uprooted or had their crowns blown out leaving dangerous branches hanging down. This has been greatest in Bull Wood around the car park; approximately 350 trees will require surgery to save these trees and make the above area safe. There has also been extensive damage to oaks in ParsonTs Snipe along the southern boundary of the woods. Extensive areas of sweet chestnut coppice have been uprooted in Beaches Wood in the west of the wood. Recently coppiced areas and mature hornheam coppice have suffered little damage. At present broken branches and hung up trees are a considerable danger and the woods are closed to the public. Many of the paths and horse trails are blocked. It is estimated that approximately 500 trees may require surgery to make the woods safe. A detailed plan is being prepared for the restoration of the wood and this will take into consideration public safety, conservation areas, phased public access and sources of grant aid. Flockley Woods appear to be the most seriously damaged woods in the District. There has however been localised damage in Betts Wood, Kingley Wood and Grove Woods. Many of the privately owned woods, especially where there are large sweet chestnuts, oaks and ash on exposed slopes, have suffered serious damage

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51 AGENDA ITEM 15 ROCHFORD DISTRICT COUNCIL LEISURE SERVICES COMMITTEE 24TH NOVEMBER 1987 REPORT OF THE DIRECTOR OF LEISURE ROCHFORD WATER SPORTS CENTRE (Minute 317/87) The Director of Leisure presented a report on the above subject to the July Meeting of the Committee anti was requested to undertake a full feasibility study and to report back. Proposal To establish in the District a Centre whose prime purpose is to offer expert instruction at all levels of ability in open water activities and related matters. Location The Centre would need to be located on either the River Crouch or Roach (or in one of the creeks leading off these rivers). The location needs to be accessible by road, relatively secure, have good access into permanent water, provide a site for lecture/meeting/changing accommodation, have access to or allow for connection to services to enable the provision of toilets, showers, etc. In addition, the water itself must be suitable for use by inexperienced participants and have the capacity to take additional usage. The Director of Leisure has consulted with representatives of the Eastern Region Sports Council and the Outdoor Activities Inspector at County Hall and is of the opinion that the only suitable site is the one at Creeksea. The Site at Creeksea This is accessible by a private single track road of concrete construction. The proposed site for the "land based" facility would be within a recently erected security fence with direct access to the slip way which would be used for launching and retrieving the boats. A pontoon would need to be provided for use as a "docking" area and to allow the mooring of boats during the day. Initially, use can be made of shower and toilet accommodation provided on the adjacent caravan site until such time as the level of demand and finance, etc. make the provision of permanent facilities within the sailing base a practical necessity. The flow of tide varies but from recording logs appears to be of the order of knots at this point (these readings are generally agreed by yachtsmen who know this water)

52 The water itself is considered by local yachtsmen to be the one ideal site in the District for this proposed use. * The proposed layout of the site is shown in sketch form as an attachment. Planning Considerations The proposed site has to be considered against the background of the Council's District Plan and the County Council's Structure Plan and coastal protection policy and it is hoped that informal comment will be available in time for the Meeting. The proposal has been discussed in general terms with the Harbour Master of the Crouch Harbour Authority and the scheme as outlined is one which he as an individual would not see as a problem, though the proposal when ready would need to be considered formally by the Harbour Authority. Other Providers The informal views of the Eastern Region Sports Council, other local authorities in the southern part of Essex and both the Education and Youth and Community Services of Essex County Council have been sought to establish whether or not any other proposals exist which would reduce or negate the need for the proposed facility. At the same time the various Authorities were asked whether or not they felt such a need existed and whether they would assist us in promoting the use of the Centre if and when it was established. The scheme as outlined was fully supported by all the various agencies (at Officer level) and there are no other schemes currently under consideration with which it would have to compete. Joint Provision lndications have been received from the County Council that they would be extremely interested in joining with us on a joint provision scheme whereby the relevant costs would be shared on a basis yct to be agreed. Grant Aid It is unlikely that grant aid from the Eastern Region Sports Council will be available as their present policy priority is "dual use" facilities. However any application will be carefully considered. Financial The Water Sports Centre is designed as a low cost utilitarian facility and the costs of provision and operation reflect this: Initial Capital/Special Item Funding Water sports equipment 33,500 Administration 2,500 Provision of portakabins 23,000 Repairs to slip way 2,000 Provision of jetty and mooring lines 7,000 Cost to be shared between RDC and ECC 68, =

53 Operating Expenditure Employees Full time warden/instructor (including on costs, etc.) 15,000 Premises and Fixed Plant Fuel, light, etc. 1,000 Ground Rent (rough estimate figure would need to be determined by District Valuer) 2,000 Rates 500 Supplies and Services Equipment, tools, materials, etc. 1,000 Clothing and Uniform 500 Establishment Expenses Printing, stationery and advertising 1,500 Insurance 1,500 Debt Charges (over 10 years) 11,400 34,400 Income (net of coaching fees) 5,500 Net cost to be shared between RDC and ECC 28,900 ====n= Market The Centre would cater for three prime user groups: (1) The schools during term time more particularly the secondary schools as part of their P.E. programme. (ii) The Youth Service throughout the year as an extension to the programming that is already available at the Marine Centre in Southend. (iii) The public courses would be offered primarily in sailing, wind surfing and canoeing from an introduction for the absolute beginner through to extended skills work and proficiency for the experienced sailor/canoeist. Hours of Operation The water based activities would be limited to daylight hours between 1st March and 31st October each year) with lectures on the theoretical aspects being fitted into the programme

54 During the four months when water based activities would not be undertaken the warden would maintain and overhaul all equipment and boats operated by the Centre In addition to his lecturing activities. RECOMMENDED (1) That the scheme for a Water Sports Centre be approved in principle, subject to the appropriate financial provision being forthcoming. (2) That a formal approach be made to Essex County Council for their direct support in the planning, funding and operation of the project. (3) That provision be made in the draft 1938/89 Capital Programme to fund the capital scheme to a maximum of 34,000. (4) That provision be made in the draft 1988/89 Revenue Budget to fund the net operating expenditure of the project to a maximum of 14,450. (5) That for the purposes of Regulation 4 of the Town and Country Planning (General) Regulations 1976, permission be sought for the development of a Water Sports Centre on the River Crouch at Crecksea. (131) (DL,DF) S S

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