Purpose

To consider changes to the existing pitch at
Thetford Leisure Centre

Decision

CABINET RECOMMENDS TO FULL
COUNCIL:
 

1.    
To agree release of funds up to £109,000 from
the Inclusive Growth reserve and the Growth and Investment Reserve
for the redevelopment of the Multi Use Games Area (MUGA) site at
Breckland Leisure Centre & Waterworld, Thetford with a third-generation (3G) Artificial Grass Pitch (AGP)
being installed as its replacement.
 

To accept all grant
funding following football foundation application
(c.£487,000) and contribution from the leisure operator
(c.£100,000) and set up necessary budgets to
spend.

 

To delegate authority
to accept the terms and conditions of the football funding grant to
the Executive Member for Leisure in consultation with the Assistant
Director Contract and Operations

 

That delegation is
given to the Assistant Director Contracts and Operations and the
Council Solicitor in consultation with the Executive Member for
Property, Project and Procurement to
carry out negotiations with Parkwood Leisure and associated
companies to obtain the best benchmarking outcome for the
Council.