This report seeks consideration of a proposed option of improvements for the Hambleton Leisure Centre and seeks approval for delivery of the proposed option; the appointment of a development partner to assist the process and the submission of a planning application at the relevant time.

The subject of the decision:

This report sought consideration of a proposed option of improvements for the Hambleton Leisure Centre and sought approval for delivery of the proposed option; the appointment of a development partner to assist the process and the submission of a planning application at the relevant time.

Alternative options considered:

Alternative options considered were set out in the report.

The reason for the decision:

Cabinet was satisfied that the proposed option would improve and extend the health and fitness facilities at the Hambleton Leisure Centre.

THE DECISION:

That Cabinet approves and recommends to Council that:-

(1)     the option to extend the centre and develop internal areas be approved and funded as described in paragraph 2 of the report;

(2)     a development partner to deliver this project be procured;

(3)     monitoring and review of project delivery be undertaken by Management Team, with regular update reports provided to Council Members; and

(4)     a planning application be submitted at the relevant time.