Decision details

This report seeks approval for the appointment of the leisure operator for the new Western Wards Leisure Centre.

The Western Wards Leisure Centre is currently planned to come into operation on 1 May 2016.  This report recommends that the new leisure centre be managed by SLM Limited, the current operators of the Fareham Leisure Centre, and that a Deed of Variation to the existing Management Agreement be entered into to formalise this arrangement.

The Heads of Terms of the proposed agreement have been considered by the Project Member Working Group overseeing this project and are presented for consideration within the confidential appendix to this report.

As part of the agreement, it is proposed that the Council fund the purchase of fixtures and fittings, including the fitness equipment for the gym, in return for a higher annual management fee from the operator.

RESOLVED that the Executive:

(a)  approves entering into an agreement with SLM Limited to operate the Western Wards Leisure Centre based on the negotiated heads of terms as set out in the confidential appendices; and

(b)  approves a capital budget of up to £585,000 to fund the procurement of fixtures and fittings, including fitness equipment and swimming pool accessories for the new leisure centre.