Decision details

To consider a report proposing further steps in the implementation of the Leisure Strategy as set out in the Cabinet report of 14^th July 2014.

(a)  That the strategy for leisure contained in section 6 and Appendix A to the report be approved.

(b)  That the Assistant Director for Community and Skills be authorised to implement the next steps as set out in section 7 of the report, following consultation with the Commissioner for Community and Leisure, including:

  i.  specify, plan and implement refurbishment and extension of the Ice Arena to maximise its community use potential, reporting on progress to Cabinet;

  ii.  specify requirements for a new pool, identify a site and initiate feasibility, to report to Cabinet in October 2014.  The preferred option is the Centre site in Farnham Road, subject to feasibility testing.