Decision details

To approve the 2014-15 price structure for Leisure & Culture Portfolio services, as per Appendix 1 to take effect from Tuesday 1^st April 2014.

Approval for these revisions is necessary in order that they can be implemented from Tuesday 1^st April 2014, and in order to meet revised budgets set for the 2014-15 financial year.

Option One - General reduction / freeze on prices

Any overall reduction or freeze on Leisure & Culture prices could have the effect of increasing the net revenue cost of the services, given price rises for supplies and services and subsequently have a negative impact onto the leisure centre contractors ability to operate as commercially sound enterprises and therefore putting the services at risk. It is not considered to be appropriate for contractors to freeze or reduce prices across the board.

Option Two - Increase all prices by inflation

It would be possible for pricing to be rounded up or down, usually to the nearest 5 or 10 pence for ease of cash handling, in line with inflation. However this would deliver a poorly targeted price review, which would not be responsive to changes in the market or new opportunities.