Decision Maker:

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: No

Is Callable In?: No

Date of Decision: January 15, 2025

Purpose:

Content: The Chair advised that the referral 5A from Cabinet would be taken with the respective item on the agenda and referral 5B from Cabinet would be taken at the end of the agenda.   8A) Decarbonisation of Leisure Centres Update   RESOLVED: That Council proceed with Option 4a and approve the additional forecast capital and ongoing revenue costs (including revenue costs of capital) and note the ongoing project risks.   REASONS FOR DECISIONS:   (1)   To identify the most appropriate way forward for the leisure centre decarbonisation project, taking into account both the environmental benefits of the project and the impact on the Council’s wider financial position.   (2)   Council has the responsibility to make decisions about any matter in the discharge of an executive function where the decision maker is minded to make it in a manner which would be contrary to the policy framework or contrary to/or not wholly in accordance with the budget.   (3)   To enable the Council and contractors to continue to meet the delivery time table for the project.