The subject of the decision:

Commitment was given by Cabinet in September 2020 to a range of improvements focussed around the gym and studio at Bedale, with an allocation of £314,000 being provided from CIL funds to deliver the works.  After consideration of a number of options, the project scope and deliverables for these works had been finalised, and included the refurbishment of the health and fitness areas including the replacement of all gym and studio equipment, providing an up to date experience in line with the other Hambleton leisure centres.  It was anticipated that the scheme would be delivered in 2021.

Alternative options considered:

None.

The reason for the decision:

Cabinet was satisfied that these projects supported the Council’s priority themes ‘Enhancing Health and Wellbeing’; ‘Providing a Special Place to Live’ and ‘Caring for the Environment’.  The Council plays a major role in improving public health and wellbeing, particularly in terms of prevention and the continued improvement of this facility would help to tackle the physical and mental activity needs of the local population.

The decision:

That Cabinet approves and recommends to Council that:-

(1)     capital provision of £250,000 is allocated to the 3g pitch project, with £10,000 of this being used to undertake a feasibility study; and

(2)     the decision to allocate the remaining £240,000 funds is based upon evaluation of the feasibility study, with this decision being delegated to the Chief Executive in consultation with the Leader of the Council.