Issue - meetings

To seek approval for £8000 plus VAT of funds to ensure that the shower area at Bramcote Leisure Centre can continue to operate safely for Customers.

Cabinet was informed that Liberty Leisure Ltd had carried out ongoing maintenance to the shower area at Bramcote Leisure Centre by replacing broken, loose and fallen tiles. The walls that the tiles were attached to were no longer suitable for attaching new tiles as the wall was too wet and damaged in places. It was stated that the area was unsafe with tiles occasionally starting to fall off the wall with other tiles being broken. Plastic sheeting was being used as a temporary solution to make the area safe while customers showered.  Following inspection, the Interim Head of Asset Management had identified the area was unsafe and required remedial work urgently.

RESOLVED that the funds requested for the installation of failed tiling within the swimming facilities to replace the existing wall tiles be approved.

Reason

The Council, as a provider of Leisure Services has a legal duty to ensure the safety of its buildings and the Health and Safety of its staff and visitors. This duty is stated in the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 and associated legislation. 

(Councillor J W McGrath, having declared a non-registerable interest in the item left the room prior to discussion or voting thereon.)