Purpose

To consider proposed actions and
recommendations following the recent public consultation exercise
and EQIA.

Content

Agreed:
 
RESOLVED that:
 

1.   
the Executive agrees to the of closure of Northbrook Swimming Pool,
based on the consideration of key income and expenditure reports,
information gathered following public consultation and the
Equalities Impact Assessment (EQIA).
 

2.   
the Executive delegates authority to the Strategic Director for
Place, in consultation with the Leader to undertake the closure of
the facility.
 

3.   
that support is provided to existing members and users, including
local schools, in transitioning to alternative Exeter Leisure
facilities.
 

4.   
any increase in costs to the Leisure Services to be reported back
to the Executive and Council for approval.
 

5.   
as recommended by Scrutiny, Executive asks officers to facilitate a
discussion with the Northbrook Trust and interested parties,
including community groups, on the possibility of community
ownership.
 
Reason for Decision: As set out in the
report and amended at the meeting.