80 Future Operation of Leisure Centre Facilities in Dorset PDF 156 KB
To consider a report by the Lead Member for Leisure Services.
Minutes:
The Committee
considered a report about management arrangements for the various Council owned
Sports and Leisure Centres in Dorset and future programme of work with
opportunities for efficiencies and savings in the future.
It was noted that further
discussions would take place outside of the meeting in respect of the detail
related to the Verwood Hub to reflect the full level of provision.
Decisions
1. That a specialist company be appointed to begin work on developing a
business case, including options for future delivery of services, which will
also include a building condition survey of all the assets.
2. That the outcomes of the business case be presented to Dorset
Council for decision in summer 2019.
3. That officers from the Dorset Council Partnership and Dorset County
Council extend the current contractual arrangements that are due to expire for
Blandford and Ferndown leisure centres until 2022 with sufficient break clauses
to mitigate against risks for unexpected delays.
Reason for Decisions
Beginning work on a business case and a building condition survey of the assets would enable Dorset Council to have a good understanding of the sports and leisure facilities in Dorset and make decisions on the future options for operation of these services that would align to the corporate vision, operating model and priorities.