Issue - meetings

Report of Councillor K Rouse, Portfolio Holder for Health and Leisure

(Paragraph 3)

RESOLVED –

(1)          that the report and associated impacts be noted.

(2)          that authority be delegated to the Assistant Director of Leisure, in consultation with the Portfolio Holder for Health & Leisure and the Director of Finance and Resources (Section 151 Officer), to enter any agreements as was necessary to progress the Clay Cross Active development through to completion, both construction related and financial.

(3)          that authority be delegated to the Assistant Director of Leisure, in consultation with the Portfolio Holder for Health & Leisure and the Director of Finance and Resources (Section 151 Officer), to enter any agreements as was necessary to progress the 3G pitch development through to completion, both construction related and financial.

(4)          to agree to fund the £1.56m increased project cost from existing resources with the intention that additional funding from partners would reduce this figure considerably.

(5)          that authority be delegated to the Director of Finance and Resources (S151 Officer) following approval by the Town Deal Board, to submit a project access request to the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government along with any associated documentation.

REASONS FOR DECISION - To continue with the leisure facilities centre development, which contribute to the Council Plan objectives.

OTHER OPTIONS CONSIDERED AND REJECTED – Alternative options and the reasons for rejection were set out in the report.  In summary, investment had already been made in the scheme and the works needed to be completed.

This was a Key Decision.  The call-in period for this decision will run until Monday 2 December 2024.

Cabinet considered a report which provided an update on Clay Cross Active, following the main contractor going into administration. 

The report stated that the financial impact to the Council of ISG failing had been considerable, with a capital cost increase of £1.56m.  The project had been supported by funding partners (Clay Cross Town Deal and Sport England), both of which had indicated a preparedness to provide further funding to assist the Council in meeting the additional capital cost.

The report also provided an update regarding progress with the 3G pitch project and explained the next steps.  The report provided information regarding the financial offer from the Football Foundation to provide the 3G pitch at Clay Cross Active.

Representatives from Alliance Leisure and Universal Group gave a presentation to Cabinet, setting out what had happened so far and how the project could be taken forward.

RESOLVED –

(1)            that the report and associated impacts be noted.

(2)            that authority be delegated to the Assistant Director of Leisure, in consultation with the Portfolio Holder for Health & Leisure and the Director of Finance and Resources (Section 151 Officer), to enter any agreements as was necessary to progress the Clay Cross Active development through to completion, both construction related and financial.

(3)            that authority be delegated to the Assistant Director of Leisure, in consultation with the Portfolio Holder for Health & Leisure and the Director of Finance and Resources (Section 151 Officer), to enter any agreements as was necessary to progress the 3G pitch development through to completion, both construction related and financial.

(4)            to agree to fund the £1.56m increased project cost from existing resources with the intention that additional funding from partners would reduce this figure considerably.

(5)            that authority be delegated to the Director of Finance and Resources (S151 Officer) following approval by the Town Deal Board, to submit a project access request to the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government along with any associated documentation.

REASONS FOR DECISION - To continue with the leisure facilities centre development, which contribute to the Council Plan objectives.

OTHER OPTIONS CONSIDERED AND REJECTED – Alternative options and the reasons for rejection were set out in the report.  In summary, investment had already been made in the scheme and the works needed to be completed.

This was a Key Decision.  The call-in period for this decision will run until Monday 2 December 2024.