Issue - meetings

To note the outcome of the Council’s first phase consultation on its plans for a new Spelthorne Leisure Centre.

The Deputy Chief Executive, Lee O’Neil, presented an update on progress with the first phase of consultation on the Council’s proposals for a new Spelthorne Leisure Centre. The report outlined the process undertaken, a summary of the results received and some issues to be addressed prior to moving forward with any future phases of consultation on this project.

The Leader, Councillor I.T.E. Harvey, commented that the Council had consulted, listened to residents’ concerns and responded by agreeing it would not build on Staines Park and confirmed its intention by designating it with Fields in Trust (FIT) status.

The Chairman invited Cath Moore to make a statement on behalf of Staines Park Residents (SPR) Group. She referred to the collaborative engagement between the SPR Group and the Council and was pleased the Council had recognised the strength of feeling of residents and designated Staines Park with FIT status.

She detailed the issues which had raised concerns for residents about the way the consultation was undertaken. She expressed her gratitude to councillors for the cross-party support of residents.

Mr O’Neil thanked Ms Moore for her feedback and noted the issues she raised. He advised that the Council was using lessons learned from the first phase consultation in considering how to resource the future consultation process and take forward proposals for a new Spelthorne Leisure Centre.

Resolved to note the outcome of the Council’s first phase consultation on its plans for a new Spelthorne Leisure Centre.