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Consideration was given to the recommendations
of the Overview and Scrutiny Committee of 11 September in respect
of the Angel Leisure Centre replacement project.
 
Due regard was given to the views of the
Committee and Cabinet noted that there had been detailed and robust
discussion on financial and value for money considerations, the
potential risks in respect of local government reorganisation,
asset disposal, borrowing of funds, potential loss of investment
and repayment of loans.
 
After careful consideration of the
recommendations of the Overview and Scrutiny Committee and on the
grounds that the replacement of the Angel Centre would help to
facilitate the wider development plans for Tonbridge Town Centre
and supported the aspiration to be carbon neutral by
2030, Cllr  Mehmet proposed, Cllr Boughton seconded and
Cabinet
 
RESOLVED: 
That
 

(1)           
the Tonbridge Town Centre Programme Board
give consideration to potential options
around how any proceeds arising from the redevelopment of the
current Angel Centre site could be used to offset any debt incurred
in relation to the provision of the new leisure centre;
 

(2)           
the intention to present a fully costed business
case to Members in advance of seeking approval for the final
construction of the Angel Leisure Centre replacement be noted;
and
 

(3)            
the progress being made on the replacement of the
Angel Leisure Centre, Tonbridge be noted.