Issue - meetings

That Cabinet:

a)        agree to utilise the capital grant of £61,356 awarded to progress the implementation of LED lighting upgrades and new pool covers at Newark Sports & Fitness Centre, and

b)        add a budget of up to £71,356 to the Council’s Capital programme, financed by the SPSF grant of £61,356 and up to £10,000 from Repairs & Renewals in order that the works can proceed.

The Business Manager – Regeneration & Housing Strategy presented a report which sought Cabinet approval to utilise the capital grant awarded to the District Council through the Sport England Swimming Pool Support Fund (SPSF) Phase 2 Programme to enable the energy efficiency improvements works planned for Newark Sports & Fitness Centre to be implemented.

AGREED (unanimously) that Cabinet:

a)        agree to utilise the capital grant of £61,356 awarded to progress the implementation of LED lighting upgrades and new pool covers at Newark Sports & Fitness Centre; and

b)        add a budget of up to £71,356 to the Council’s Capital programme, financed by the SPSF grant of £61,356 and up to £10,000 from Repairs & Renewals in order that the works can proceed.

Reasons for Decision:

To proposal will make a positive contribution to the Council’s Community Plan 2023 – 2027 - Object 6 – ‘Reduce the Impact of Climate Change’.

Options considered:

The grant secured will enable the proposed works to be delivered in a timely manner, will reduce the leisure centres operating costs and reduce its carbon emissions accordingly.