Part IX Ancillary functions
Chapter II Ancillary functions of F2local authorities
Provision of services
508F1F2Local authorities in Wales: functions in respect of facilities for recreation and social and physical training.
(1)
F6(1A)
(2)
(a)
may establish, maintain and manage, or assist the establishment, maintenance and management of,—
(i)
camps, holiday classes, playing fields, play centres, and
(ii)
other places, including playgrounds, gymnasiums and swimming baths not appropriated to any school or other educational institution,
at which facilities for recreation and social and physical training are available for persons receiving primary, secondary or further education;
(b)
may organise games, expeditions and other activities for such persons; and
(c)
may defray, or contribute towards, the expenses of such games, expeditions and other activities.
(3)
When making arrangements for the provision of facilities or the organisation of activities in the exercise of their powers under subsection (2), a F3local authority shall, in particular, have regard to the expediency of co-operating with any voluntary societies or bodies whose objects include the provision of facilities or the organisation of activities of a similar character.
F9(4)
In exercising its functions under this section a local authority must have regard to the Commission for Tertiary Education and Research’s strategic plan approved under section 15 of the Tertiary Education and Research (Wales) Act 2022.