Decision Maker: Cabinet

Outcome: Decision approved (subject to call-in)

Is Key Decision?: No

Is Callable In?: No

Date of Decision: October 23, 2025

Purpose:

Content: For the reasons set out in this report and its appendices, Cabinet RESOLVED to Agree to:   i)  Note the recommendations referred for reconsideration from Overview & Scrutiny Committee’s call-in of the Cabinet decision on 7 October 2025 relating to Manor Park Gym; ii)  Note the Executive’s response to the recommendations made by Overview & Scrutiny as set out in this report, section 4; iii)  Confirm the decision(s) of Cabinet on 16 September 2025 ·  £2.1m previously allocated within the current capital programme, agreed at Cabinet in February 202 as part of the 2025/26 budget report, to be released, enabling the fit out and associated works to be procured and delivered: and ·  Note that GLL will commission and manage the fit-out programme within the agreed budget available as provided for in the leisure management contract.   Alternatives considered   a)  Do Nothing - capital budget not agreed leaving a vacant space within the new development. Not only could this attract anti-social behaviour but there would continue to be a lack of Council run physical activity provision i.e. affordable gym provision, in the northeast of the Borough. The provision of a replacement gym was included in the resident consultation phase for the Greenhillsite. b)  Request GLL agree to vary the contract to reduce the specification of Manor Park Gym fit out to reduce fit out costs. This was rejected as it might have an impact on revenue income at Manor Park Gym. The consequence would then be the management fee would increase to reflect the loss of revenue. Furthermore, under the terms of the Agreement the Council would need to compensate GLL for the loss of predicted profit. If GLL considered the change would materially affect their ability to deliver the Manor Park services they would be entitled to refuse such a request.