Purpose

To provide Cabinet with the
relevant information to enable them to make an informed decision
about the future of Dewsbury Sports Centre.
 
Background: Cabinet Report
12.12.23
https://democracy.kirklees.gov.uk/ieListDocuments.aspx?CId=139&MId=7416&Ver=4
 
 

Content

RESOLVED –
 

1)   
That approval be given to permanently close Dewsbury Sports Centre
and declare the existing buildings surplus to the Council’s
requirements.

2)   
That, subject to the approval of capital funding in the
Council’s revised Capital Plan at Council on 5th March 2025,
approval be given to demolish the wet side facility.

3)   
That authority be delegated to the Executive Director for Place to
initiate negotiations with the Landlord of the dry side building
regarding the existing lease and the potential future redevelopment
of the building and wider site.

4)   
That authority be delegated to the Service Director Legal,
Governance and Commissioning to enter
into and execute any necessary documentation or instruments
in relation to the above matters.

5)   
That authority be given to write off KAL’s outstanding
borrowing costs of £126k for 2024/25 and a total cost of
£697k until 2035 and that the adjustment be made to the
Treasury Management budget to accommodate the change.

6)   
That authority be delegated to the Executive Director for Public
Health and Corporate Resources to: -
 
(i)            
work with partners, including funders such as Sport England and
sporting governing bodies, to secure external investment enabling a
programme of physical activity opportunities to be delivered in
Dewsbury, and
(ii)           
begin a promotional campaign to highlight existing activities in
the area, with proposals aiming to deliver a new style of provision
to enhance health and wellbeing outcomes.

7)   
That authority be given to commission a strategic needs assessment
to explore approaches to effectively address the health, well-being
and social needs of the Dewsbury population.

8)   
That the Integrated Impact Assessment which was appended to the
considered report be noted.