Decision details

To receive a report of the Leisure Manager with regard to a proposed extension to Exe Valley Leisure Centre.

Arising from a * report from the Leisure Services Manager, the Community Policy Development Group had recommended that that the fitness facility development project at Exe Valley Leisure Centre be identified as a leisure priority, and that option 2 be approved as the preferred option.

The Cabinet Member for Community Well-Being outlined the contents of the report identifying the link to the Corporate Plan and explaining that the leisure centre was at full capacity and had the capability to expand; a feasibility study had been completed and 3 options had come forward.  The Policy Development Group had recommended Option 2 which would supply 2 multipurpose rooms which would be opened to create 1 large multipurpose room but created a fitness suite split across 2 areas  rather than a single space, he therefore requested that the spend to save project be approved.

Consideration was given to:

·         The impact the development would have on performance figures

·         Completion and operational dates and the impact on users

·         Any loss of income whilst the internal works were taking place.

RESOLVED that the recommendation be approved.

(Proposed by Cllr C R Slade and seconded by Cllr Mrs M E Squires)

Note:  * Report previously circulated, copy attached to minutes