Decision Maker: Cabinet

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: No

Is Callable In?: Yes

Date of Decision: October 21, 2025

Purpose:

Content: RESOLVED -   1)    That, in noting the report, approval be given to take the next steps towards developing a new sport and leisure facility. 2)    That approval be given to commission an external options appraisal and feasibility study to determine: (i)             what should be prioritised as part of any new sport and leisure facility, including facilities, co-location of services; (ii)            potential site options, including the availability of sites; the capacity and suitability of sites to accommodate new provision; and the accessibility of sites mindful of proposed future housing growth; and (iii)          the viability of options to be delivered within new capital budgets additional to the existing capital plan. 3)    That the proposed immediate work, using insight from the Brightsparks report to develop targeted opportunities to complement existing provision and support people across North Kirklees to be physically active, be noted. 4)    That it be noted that many factors affect physical activity and agree to keep working with partners to tackle the broader issues that make it harder for people to be active. 5)    That scrutiny be engaged ahead of, and throughout the next steps of the process. 6)    That authority be given to the Service Director Legal, Governance and Commissioning to execute any documents or instruments in relation to these resolutions.