Decision details

Councillor Mrs Nockolds presented a report which explained that the Council and Alive Leisure Trust (ALT) had negotiated a provisional agreement with regard to the transfer of the Leisure Services operation from ALT to the Council.  The basis of this agreement was that both organisations would work together to achieve a smooth and seamless transfer of the current service operation aiming for an early transfer of the service from 30 June 2019. 

The Executive Director explained that the Environment and Community Panel had received a presentation on the proposal now put forward and had supported it unanimously.

The Cabinet expressed its satisfaction that the negotiations were progressing well and that the two organisations would work together to deliver the transfer smoothly.

RECOMMENDED:   That the arrangements for transfer of Leisure as detailed in the report be approved.

Reason for Decision

To facilitate an early and cost effective transfer of the Leisure Service from Alive Leisure Trust to a Council Not for Profit Company.