Decision details

RESOLVED:

That Cabinet agrees the recommendations as set out in the report and as subsequently amended on the addendum sheet.

Reasons for decision

Cabinet were informed of progress made in the tendering of the management of Botwell Leisure Centre, Highgrove Pool, Queensmead Sports Centre and William Byrd Pool. Cabinet also made a decision to secure a 10-year contractual relationship in terms of a management agreement and a lease with an experienced leisure operator and in order to maximise the management fee paid to the Council whilst continuing to improve and enhance the sports & leisure activities and facilities provided by the Council.

Alternative options considered and rejected

Alternative options available to the Council were considered by the Cabinet, such as to continue to operate and manage the facilities in house. However, Cabinet agreed that this was not a viable option as there were many disadvantages and also considering that the Leisure Industry is an area of high interest where there are clear opportunities for risk sharing and improved income generation.

Officers to action:

Andrew Malin & Mohammed Bhimani, Planning & Community Services.

Exempt Information

This report was included in Part II as it contained information relating to the financial or business affairs of any particular person (including the Authority holding that information) and the public interest in withholding the information outweighed the public interest in disclosing it (exempt information under paragraph 3 of Part 1 of Schedule 12A to the Local Government (Access to Information) Act 1985 as amended.