Decision Maker: Cabinet

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: No

Is Callable In?: No

Date of Decision: May 20, 2025

Purpose:

Content: RESOLVED: That Cabinet:   (1)   Agreed to increase the project capital budget to £16.271 million.   (2)   Approved the extension of the lido seasons at both Hitchin and Letchworth as per paragraphs 8.13-8.14.   (3)   Approved the changes to the 2025/26 General Fund budget, resulting from the planned closures and extended opening of the lidos, a £937k increase in net expenditure.   (4)   Awarded the leisure decarbonisation construction contract to Willmott Dixon Construction at a value of £15.890 million.   REASON FOR DECISIONS: To enable Cabinet to review the progress of the leisure decarbonisation project, including spend to date and anticipated increases in capital budget expenditure, as well as revenue implications (loss of income during closures and net costs of extending outdoor pool opening), and approve the award of the construction contract to Willmott Dixon Construction.