Decision Maker: Cabinet

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: Yes

Is Callable In?: Yes

Date of Decision: December 15, 2025

Purpose: For Cabinet to consider the benefits and risks of the Council changing its current contractual arrangements into an Agency Agreement with Places Leisure for the operation of EFDC leisure facilities.

Content: (1)        That the Cabinet agreed in principle to transition the Council’s existing leisure contract with Places Leisure to a Leisure Management Agency Model, subject to varying the contract in accordance with legal advice.   (2)        That the Cabinet delegated authority to the Service Director of Contracts, Partnerships and Procurement, in consultation with the Portfolio Holder for Contracts Delivery and the S151 Officer, for the final decision on entering the Leisure Management Agency Model.