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