Decision details

RESOLVED that:

1. The Council engages with its identified partners to commission the construction and delivery of the new replacement Bramcote Leisure Centre (RIBA Stages 5 and 6); and

2. A capital budget of £20.3 million to fund the construction stage of the project, as set out, be approved and added to the Capital Programme in 2025/26, 2026/27 and 2027/28 (budget profile to be determined). The scheme is to be funded by a mix of General Fund capital receipts, any available capital grants and/or other external funding contributions and prudential borrowing, with delegated authority being given to the Interim Deput Chief Executive and Section 151 Officer to determine the most appropriate method of capital financing for the scheme.

Reason

This is in accordance with the Council's vision for a greener, safer, healthier Broxtowe, where everyone prospers and its key priority for Health with ‘healthy and supported communities’ and a commitment to promote active and healthy lifestyles in every area of Broxtowe; and to develop plans to renew our leisure facilities in Broxtowe.

(Councillors J W McGrath, having declared other-registerable interest, left the meeting without voting or discussion thereon.)