The subject of the decision:

This report sought approval from Cabinet and Council for the adoption of a 10 year Management Agreement with the Thirsk & Sowerby Swimming Baths Charity (T&SSBC) for the operation of the Thirsk & Sowerby Leisure Centre (T&SLC) by the District Council.  

Alternative options considered:

None.

The reason for the decision:

Cabinet was satisfied that there had been a long-held intention to replace the existing arrangement, which was reviewed on an annual basis, with a longer-term agreement in order to provide surety and certainty of arrangement to both parties.  This was particularly appropriate in light of the Council’s present £4m investment scheme at the facility.

The decision:

That Cabinet agrees and recommends to Council that the District Council enters into the agreement with the Thirsk& Sowerby Swimming Baths Charity referred to in the report and included within Annex 1 of the report.