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This item was considered in private to consider questions from councillors in relation to the confidential Appendix 5.
Council considered the recommendation of the Cabinet on a supplementary capital estimate for the replacement of Spelthorne Leisure Centre.
The current Spelthorne Leisure Centre in Staines-upon-Thames had served the borough well, but was likely to be nearing the end of its useful life by the end of 2021. In view of the importance of this Centre to the community, a feasibility exercise was undertaken to assess options for replacing the current facility. Cabinet had made a decision in January 2020 to pursue the development of a new leisure centre which met modern standards and today’s customer expectations.
Resolved to agreea supplementary capital estimate outlined in the confidential Appendix 5 to cover the projected costs of developing the new centre.
The Council considered the recommendation of the Cabinet on the replacement of Spelthorne Leisure Centre.
It was moved and seconded that Council approvesa supplementary capital estimate outlined in the confidential Appendix 5 to the report (attached as an exempt item) to cover the projected costs of developing the new centre.
Councillor Nichols indicated that he had a question in relation to the exempt information in Appendix 5 to the report to Cabinet. The Mayor advised that the question would be taken in a Part 2 session at the conclusion of this meeting.
Cabinet considered a report on the replacement of Spelthorne Leisure Centre.
The current Spelthorne Leisure Centre in Staines-upon-Thames had served the borough well, but was likely to be nearing the end of its useful life by the end of 2021. In view of the importance of this Centre to the community, a feasibility exercise was undertaken to assess options for replacing the current facility. Cabinet had made a decision in January 2020 to pursue the development of a new leisure centre which met modern standards and today’s customer expectations.
A consultation exercise on the Council’s revised proposals was undertaken from February to April 2020, building on the information gathered from the first consultation undertaken in summer 2018.
Alternative options considered and rejected by Cabinet:
· pursue development of a leisure centre which does not meet the full Passivhaus standard
· propose an alternative option for the development of a new leisure centre
· not to proceed with the development of a new leisure centre
Resolved to:
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1. Note the results of the consultation exercise on proposals for a new Spelthorne Leisure Centre (‘the new centre’) undertaken in February – April 2020, seeking the views of residents, businesses and other stakeholders on proposals for: · The revised location, · The proposed design and facilities mix for the new centre;
2. Approve the amendments to the design of the new centre as outlined in Appendix 4;
3. Approve modifications to the design of the new centre to meet the full Passivhaus standard;
4. Agree to the submission of a planning application for the development of the new centre on the proposed site outlined in Appendix 1, with the proposed facilities mix outlined in Appendix 2;
5. To delegate the decision regarding the selection of the contractor for the construction of the new centre to the Leader and Portfolio Holder for Leisure in conjunction with the Deputy Chief Executive; and
6. Recommend to Council a supplementary capital estimate outlined in the confidential Appendix 5 to cover the projected costs of developing the new centre. |
Reason for Decision
To ensure that the Council can progress with proposals to develop a new Spelthorne Leisure Centre before the current facility becomes unviable to operate.