Decision details

The report to Cabinet explained that the Council had successfully applied for grant funding from the Government’s Public Sector Decarbonisation Scheme (PSDS) for improvements at Eckington swimming pool. As part of the payment process, the Council had been asked to confirm before 20 February 2021 that it would be prepared to accept this grant funding.

Cabinet discussed the report and the role which the grant funding would play in enabling the improvements agreed for the Eckington Swimming to be implemented and the financial benefits to the Council.

Members supported the proposal and agreed that it be supported.

RESOLVED

(1)            That Cabinet approved the improvement works, as specified in the report, to be funded from the 2021/22 Capital Programme, which was endorsed by Council on 1 February 2021.

(2)            That Cabinet agreed to accept the Public Sector Decarbonisation Grant, on the terms specified in the report.

(3)            That the Joint Head of Service – Partnerships and Transformation, in consultation with Portfolio Holder for Leisure, Transformation & Climate Change, be authorised to enter into the relevant agreements/contracts associated with the effective delivery of the project.

REASONS FOR DECISION - To enable improvement works on the pool to be carried out in a cost effective way. These improvements will both extend the life of the facility and provide a better experience to new and existing customers. The improvements will also make the facility more cost effective and help to reduce significantly its carbon emissions.

OTHER OPTIONS CONSIDERED AND REJECTED - The option of not accepting the Public Sector Decarbonisation Grant was considered but rejected as not in the financial interests of the Council.

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This is a Key Decision.  The call-in period for the decision will run until Monday 1 March 2021.