Decision details

Reason for urgency: Parkwood submitted these proposals on 16 October, and need to procure the works by 24 November to meet the funding condition of spend before 31 December. Within this timeframe is a normal Council requirement for a customer consultation period. A 28 day notice of intended decision would not meet the funding condition and the external funding opportunity would be lost. Due to the significant impact on communities across the district the decision is key. The Chairman of the Overview and Scrutiny Committee has been notified.

Resolved

(1)          That the facility improvements proposed for Kidlington and Gosford Leisure Centre subject to an acceptable outcome of further contractual negotiations be supported in principle.

(2)          That the operational improvements put in place at Bicester and Kidlington and Gosford Leisure Centres be noted and welcomed.

(3)          That a further report on the scope for facility and customer improvements at Bicester Leisure Centre be received.