Decision Maker: Cabinet

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: Yes

Is Callable In?: Yes

Date of Decision: July 7, 2025

Purpose:

Content: Resolved –   1.         that the change to the leisure operator contract to one of an agency arrangement with SLM is approved, the Director of Environment, Communities and Sustainability to agree to a Deed of Variation to amend the 2018 Leisure Contract in consultation with the Portfolio Holder for Neighbourhood Services under existing delegations.     2.         that a voluntary ex ante transparency notice (VEAT notice) informing the market of the change is published.   3.         that the finalisation of financial arrangements that will be contained within the deed of variation is delegated to the Chief Operating Officer in consultation with the Section 151 Officer and the Portfolio Holder for Neighbourhood Services.   4.         that due to the change in the Leisure Contract, it is noted the council will enter a direct lease and concession award with Padelstars at Woodside for the operation of Padel tennis.     5.         that Cabinet notes the Deed of Variation agreed in 2022 will be amended to clarify the interpretation of the indexation clause of the revised fee agreed for 2022/23 as set out in 4.22 and 4.23 under existing delegations.