Decision details

1.            That the Strategic Director – Place be authorised to enter into the procurement process and to seek and evaluate tenders for the Council to enter into a contract for the operation of Meadowside Leisure Centre and to report the results of the evaluation back to a future Cabinet.

2.            That the Strategic Director – Place be authorised to appoint The Sports Consultancy to support the procurement process and to utilise the remaining budget allocation approved in 2018 for this purpose.

3.            That discussions with Whiteley Town Council continue and that their occupation of the office space on the first floor of Meadowside Leisure Centre be considered and factored into the tendering specification.

4.            That expenditure under the Asset Management Plan to maintain Meadowside Leisure Centre in line with the condition survey recommendations be approved.

5.            That a supplementary capital estimate and expenditure of £40,000, financed by the Property Reserve be approved, to strengthen the upper floor of Meadowside Leisure Centre to provide greater flexibility in its use and its commercial value to a potential operator. 

6.            That no further work is undertaken with respect to the provision of a four court hall in the southern parishes of the District.