Purpose

Decision on the future use of the building following the
identification of RAAC in the structure (Reinforced Autoclaved
Aerated Concrete), and presentation of options / plans for city
leisure provision

Decision

The Cabinet:
 
1. Authorised the council to decommission the Regional Fitness
and Swimming Centre, following consideration of the financial and
commercial findings contained in this report.
 
2. Delegated authority to the Executive Director of Corporate
Services, in consultation with the Executive Director of Place and
Economy, and the Cabinet member for Corporate Governance and
Finance, to award the contract for the demolition works, up to a
value of £2.5 million, in compliance with procurement
regulations and subject to approval by legal services, procurement
and finance regulations.
 
3. Approved in principle to the development of a new leisure
facility, and to the development of the outline business case /
next steps timeline as summarised in paragraphs 4.5.3 and 4.5.4
which will be approved by Cabinet at a later date.
 
4. Noted the interim arrangements as set out in this report at
paragraph 4.6.1.
 
The report presented to Cabinet can be found at the bottom of
this page.