Agenda item

A report from the Director of Regeneration, Leisure and Culture is attached. This reviews how the Council has done in delivering the objectives set out in the Enfield’s Legacy Strategy for the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games. (Non key)

(Report No.180)

(8.50 – 8.55 pm)

Councillor Bambos Charalambous (Cabinet Member for Culture, Leisure, Youth and Localism) introduced the report of the Director of Regeneration, Leisure and Culture (No.180) reviewing how the Council had done in delivering the objectives set out in the Enfield’s Legacy Strategy for the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games.

NOTED

1.         that the Council’s Strategy, approved in 2009, set out how Enfield planned to maximise the opportunities presented by the Olympic and Paralympic Games in 2012. Members’ attention was drawn to the aims of the Strategy set out in paragraph 3.4 of the report;

2.         that Appendix 1 to the report, Enfield Council’s Olympic and Paralympic Legacy Strategy Review, reviewed how the Council had done in delivering the objectives set out in the Strategy and stated some of the activity that had gone on beyond the aims set out originally. The Council’s achievements against set performance indicators were outlined in full;

3.         that Enfield had been the first Borough to have 100% of the schools through the Get Set application process. The Get Set programme had created opportunities for children and young people to get involved in the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games. The Council’s Sports Development and PE Team had committed to a number of activities to increase the number of young people with disabilities taking part in sport;

4.         the next steps set out in the report on how Enfield intended to continue the legacy in relation to physical activity, sport and health activities and, parks. Councillor Charalambous highlighted the main activities set out in the report and was proud of the efforts which Enfield had made which could continue to be built on in the future;

5.         Councillor Orhan praised the excellent report and valuable work to take forward. Councillor Orhan took this opportunity to inform Members of an event taking place at Lea Valley High School the following evening in celebration of its achievement of the Government’s Gold Kite Mark Award for its high quality of physical education. Significant work had been undertaken and Members extended their thanks and congratulations to all involved. It was proposed that the Award be highlighted at the forthcoming full Council meeting;

6.         Councillor Charalambous, on behalf of the Cabinet, extended his thanks and appreciation to the Members of the Olympic Working Group and all of the officers who had been involved. The report was welcomed by Members and would be a valuable legacy to build on in the years to come;

7.         Councillor Taylor recognised the challenges faced by local government in providing funding for continued and valued sports facilities and activities in the Borough in the light of continuing funding reductions. 

Alternative Options Considered: No alternative options had been considered in delivering the review however options for developing the legacy had been considered carefully.

DECISION: The Cabinet

1.         agreed to align resources where relevant to deliver the further legacy opportunities identified in the report;

2.         noted the report.

Reason: The opportunities mentioned in the review document and above in paragraph 3.7 of the report build on work that had already been started and in some cases develops further opportunities such as health improvements, festival improvement, parks opportunities, and sport and physical active opportunities.

(Non key)