Purpose

This is a review and update of the situation that was previously discussed at service committee in November 2022 in respect of the energy crisis and impact on the financial sustainability of the FL contract

Decision

RESOLVED:

That Committee:

1. Noted the lifting of mitigation measures that have been or are being lifted in agreement with Freedom Leisure by the end of the financial year 2023/24.
2. Noted the grant applications for additional revenue and capital financial support through the government’s Swimming Pool Support Fund (SPSF) managed by Sport England.
3. Noted the contents of this report in relation to the work delivered by both Freedom Leisure and council Sports Facilities teams over the last year in respect of the energy mitigation measures undertaken to ensure the sports facilities continued to remain open for residents.