Decision details

To consider the report of the Leader of the Council in association with the Cabinet Members for Resources and Economic Development and Leisure Services  on the future management arrangements for  the pool.

1. Approve, in accordance with Financial Procedure Rules, capital expenditure of £18,000 in 2013/14 from the Economic Development and Leisure Capital programme for refurbishment works at Oaklands swimming pool to undertake a detailed feasibility study, subject to approval by Council of the addition of the scheme to the Capital Programme on 17 July 2013.
2. That work to progress the feasibility and business plan development is progressed.
3. Delegate authority to the Head of Legal, HR and Democratic Services, after consultation with the Head of Leisure and Culture, to formalise the arrangement to reopen and operate Oaklands Pool by the preferred community group using whichever form of agreement deemed most appropriate in the circumstances.

To enable the refurbishment of Oaklands pool in order for it to provide a reliable service to residents,

1.  Not to refurbish the pool – this would not meet community aspirations.

2.  Open at minimal cost – there would be no guarantee that repairs will last, with the consequent high risk of ongoing business interruption, and subsequent loss of trade and viability for any new service provider.