Decision Maker: Cabinet

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: Yes

Is Callable In?: No

Date of Decision: September 11, 2024

Purpose: Following the in-sourcing of the Be Well Leisure Service on 1st May 2024, the report identifies the capital funding required to carry out priority short-term improvements to Mile End Leisure Centre 3G outdoor sports pitches and York Hall Spa both of which provide a significant income contribution to the 10-year revenue model for the service.

Content: DECISION   1.    Note the requirement to invest in York Hall Spa and Mile End outdoor sports pitches in 2024/25.   2.    Note the budgeted income for York Hall Spa and Mile End Leisure Centre outdoor sports pitches is £0.851 million in 2024/25   3.    Approve an addition £1.166 million capital funding for 2024/25 for the refurbishment of York Hall Spa to Mile End Leisure Centre outdoor sports pitches.   4.    Note the level of approved investment of £3.665 in Leisure Assets Investment Programme as shown in paragraph 3.19 of the report.   5.    Support the development of options appraisals and feasibility studies for further investment to improve leisure facilities as shown in Table 6 at paragraph 3.22 of the report. Options appraisals and feasibility studies should be submitted to the November meeting of cabinet for consideration.   6.    Notes the progress to developing and delivering a Tower Hamlets Place Based Partnership and PlayZones as shown in paragraphs 3.24 to 3.31 of the report.   Action by CORPORATE DIRECTOR COMMUNITIES (S. BAXTER) Head of Leisure Operations (S. Jones)