Decision details

RESOLVED that

a)    the progress in appointing a new Leisure Operating Contractor for the period of April 2021 onwards for a duration of 10 years with a Council retained ability to extend for a further 5 years, be noted;

b)    delegated authority be granted to the Director of Place and Communities in conjunction with the Corporate Finance Manager, the Leader and the Deputy Leader (Inward focus) to enter the Council into contract with the successful tenderer for the construction of the new Kirkby Leisure Centre;

c)    delegated authority be also granted to the Director of Place and Communities in conjunction with the Corporate Finance Manager, the Leader and the Deputy Leader (Inward focus) to enter the Council into contract with the successful tender for the enabling works package of initial capital works onsite;

d)    the Council continues to work with the current leisure operator SLM and delegated authority be granted to the Director of Place and Communities, in conjunction with the Corporate Finance Manager (and Section 151 Officer), the Leader and Deputy Leader of the Council, to support ongoing operations until the new contract commences in April 2021.