Decision details

(a)  That the five year community leisure plan (Appendix A to the report) be adopted and implemented.

(b)  That the recommended facility mix be approved as set out in section 6.3 of the report.

(c)  That the Centre site be approved as the preferred site for the new leisure centre.

(d)  That a comprehensive masterplan for the Centre site be undertaken that identifies opportunities for a mix of leisure, community and residential use.

(e)  That the work identified at (d) be funded from the Leisure Strategy budget.

(f)  That a report be brought back to Cabinet in June 2015 to finalise and agree the masterplan for the Centre site.

(g)  That the Strategic Director Customer & Community Services be authorised to implement the next steps as set out in the report, following consultation with the relevant Commissioners for Community & Leisure; Neighbourhoods & Renewal; Social & Economic Inclusion; Health & Wellbeing and Parks & Open Spaces, including:

  i.  Implement the five year community leisure plan, subject to detailed development of options and public consultation.

  ii.  Agree the best procurement route for the ice arena refurbishment to secure best value and proceed to procurement and detailed designs.