Purpose

To update Members on the performance and outcomes of Cheltenham Ice Rink for the Christmas 2024-25 season.

Decision

RESOLVED THAT:

1. the information about the outputs of the 2024/25 ice rink is noted;
2. the decision by Councillor Martin Horwood, Cabinet Member for Economic Development, Culture and Wellbeing, for Cheltenham Borough Council to apply for planning permission to run a Christmas Ice Rink for the 2025, 2026 and 2027 Christmas periods is noted;
3. the decision by Councillor Martin Horwood, Cabinet Member for Economic Development, Culture and Wellbeing, to approve an extension to the contract with S3K Limited for 12 months (to 02 July 2026), if planning permission is awarded, to enable delivery and management of the 2025-26 Christmas Ice Rink, is noted;
4. a total potential financial commitment for 2025/26 as set out in section 4 of this report is approved;
5. officers are progressing new procurement activities and, subject to planning permission, authority is delegated for appointments of contractors to the Director of Communities and Economic Development, as per section 5 of this report.